Astros vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 1

Kyle Tucker and the Houston Astros will look to get to Kyle Nelson when he takes the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday at 3:10 PM ET. The Astros are listed as -223 moneyline favorites for this matchup against the Diamondbacks (+185). Houston is a 1.5-run favorite (at -136 odds). The matchup's total has been set at 9 runs.

The Astros will give the ball to Cristian Javier (9-5) against the Diamondbacks and Nelson (7-3).

Here is everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Astros-Diamondbacks game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks.

Astros vs. Diamondbacks Game Information & Odds

• When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 3:10 PM ET
• Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
• How to Watch on TV: ARID

Astros vs. Diamondbacks Prediction

• Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 6, Astros 5
• Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
• Win Probabilities: Astros 50%, Diamondbacks 50%

Astros vs. Diamondbacks Betting Insights

• The Astros have won 60, or 51.3%, of the 117 games they've played as favorites this season.
• Houston has a record of 13-7, a 65% win rate, when favored by -223 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 69% chance of a victory for the Astros.
• The Diamondbacks have won in 41, or 47.7%, of the 86 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
• Arizona has a mark of 2-2 in contests where bookmakers favor it by +185 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Diamondbacks have an implied victory probability of 35.1% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Astros Recent Betting Performance

• The Astros played as the moneyline favorite for six of their last 10 games, and they went 2-4 in those matchups.
• In their last 10 matchups (all 10 of them had set totals), the Astros and their opponents combined to hit the over four times.
• The Astros' record against the spread is 4-6-0 over their past 10 games.

Astros Recent Stats

Astros Player Insights

• Tucker is the Astros best hitter, putting together an average of .282 while also being the team's top run producer, delivering 111 RBI and launching 29 homers.
• Among all hitters in baseball, Tucker's home run total places him 29th, and his RBI tally puts him third.
• Tucker has collected a hit in five games in a row. In his last five games he is hitting .333 with two doubles, a home run, three walks and two RBI.
• Alex Bregman is hitting .261 with 28 doubles, three triples, 24 home runs and 92 walks.
• Including all MLB hitters, Bregman is 52nd in home runs and 25th in RBI.
• Bregman carries a four-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .238 with a double and two walks.
• Yordan Alvarez has launched a team-high 31 homers.
• Alvarez is on a three-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .250 with a double, two home runs, two walks and two RBI.
• Jose Altuve is hitting .312 with 21 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs and 44 walks.

Astros Team Props

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Diamondbacks Recent Betting Performance

• Over the past 10 games, the Diamondbacks have been underdogs twice and split those games 1-1.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Diamondbacks and their opponents are 5-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
• Over their last 10 games, the Diamondbacks are 6-4-0 against the spread.

Diamondbacks Recent Stats

Diamondbacks Player Insights

• Corbin Carroll leads the Diamondbacks with a .287 batting average.
• Among all hitters in the big leagues, Carroll's home run total is 45th and his RBI tally ranks 70th.
• Christian Walker been a consistent power bat this season, as he paces his team with 33 home runs and 103 RBI.
• Walker is currently 16th in homers and 12th in RBI in the big leagues.
• Ketel Marte has 26 doubles, nine triples, 25 home runs and 71 walks while hitting .276.
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has 34 doubles, two triples, 24 home runs and 33 walks while hitting .261.

Diamondbacks Team Props