Padres vs. Astros Prediction for MLB Saturday [9/9/2023]

The Houston Astros will take on the San Diego Padres in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, starting at 7:10PM ET.

The Astros will start Cristian Javier (9-3, 4.65 ERA), while the Padres are going with Seth Lugo (6-6, 3.49 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Padres vs. Astros, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Padres vs. Astros

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Padres-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 52% chance of beating the Padres.

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Padres vs. Astros Odds [9/9]

• Run Line: Astros +1.5 (-205), Padres -1.5 (+168)
• Moneyline: Astros -120, Padres +105
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-115/-102)

The Astros are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Padres, with -205 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Padres (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at +168.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -120, which means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Padres at +105, where you can put down $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -102.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Padres vs. Astros

• Run Line: Padres -1.5 @ +168 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Padres @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 9 @ -115 via PointsBet (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

Although the Astros are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Padres -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Padres moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Padres vs. Astros Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to beat the Padres at Minute Maid Park on Saturday.

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Astros boasting a 52% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Padres-Astros game, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Padres vs. Astros on Saturday September 9, 2023.

Padres vs. Astros 2023

Saturday's MLB action between the Astros and Padres at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 7:10PM ET.

• Who: San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Saturday September 9, 2023
• Time: 7:10PM ET / 4:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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