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The Baltimore Orioles (37-28) welcome the Houston Astros (33-29) to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the opener of a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch is set for 7:08 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Astros vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Astros lead 3-0
The Astros lost to the Boston Red Sox 4-1 Wednesday, closing as a -130 favorite. They are riding a 2-game losing streak yet are still 3-2 over their last 5 games. Houston has been on fire over the last few weeks, going 11-3 over its last 14. It is a solid 33-29 on the road. The Astros are 64-62 against the spread (ATS). They swept the Orioles at home from June 21-23.
The Orioles, who are 37-28 straight up at home, lost to the New York Mets 4-3 on the road Wednesday. They closed as an underdog in all 3 games of that series, winning just once. Baltimore sits 2nd in the AL East, but has struggled as of late, going just 6-6 over its last 12. The Orioles are 71-57 ATS.