The Houston Astros (81-68) and San Diego Padres (85-65) meet Monday as they swing into a 3-game set. First pitch from Petco Park is slated for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Astros vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Houston won 2-1 in 2023
Houston is continuing a road swing that opened with the club sweeping a 3-game series from the Los Angeles Angels Friday-Sunday. Overall, the Astros have won 4 straight games and 11 of their last 17.
The Padres are back at home after a 4-1 road trip. That short spell away from home concluded with the Friars taking 3 of 3 from the San Francisco Giants over the weekend.