The Orioles head to Dalkin Park on Saturday to open a three-game set against the Astros. Read our preview of the Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros game.
Baltimore comes in as +186 road underdogs despite back-to-back wins over Seattle, while Houston looks to keep pace with the Mariners in the AL West title race.
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Betting Preview for Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros
- Venue: Dalkin Park
- Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025
- Teams: Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros
- Odds are provided by 1xbet
Betting on Baltimore Orioles
- 1XBet Moneyline: +230
- 1XBet Spread:
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
The Orioles sit bottom of the AL East at 55-66 but are fresh off two confidence-boosting wins over Seattle. Baltimore’s pitching has been their saving grace, posting a 3.60 ERA across the last five games. However, the offense remains a major concern, producing only 2.9 runs per game on a .176 batting average during that span.
On the mound, Brandon Young (1-4, 7.25 ERA in last five starts) is a liability. He gave up six earned runs over just 3.0 innings against Oakland in his last outing. With the lineup struggling to generate runs, Young cannot afford to fall behind early against Houston.
Betting on Houston Astros
- 1XBet Moneyline: +230
- 1XBet Spread:
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
The Astros (68-53) are locked in a battle with the Mariners for the AL West crown. They just took two of three from Boston and will try to extend that momentum. Houston’s pitching has wobbled lately with a 5.32 ERA and 1.4 HRs allowed per game over their last five, but the offense is in rhythm, averaging 4.8 runs per game over that stretch.
Framber Valdez gets the start, and he has been dominant against Baltimore with only 3.3 runs allowed per game in three career starts versus the Orioles. He’ll look to exploit Baltimore’s weak lineup and steady a bullpen that has posted a concerning 10.34 ERA across the last five contests.
MatchPlug Prediction for Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros
The Astros have won six of the last eight meetings with the Orioles, covering the -1.5 run line in five of those games. With Valdez on the mound and Houston’s offense producing, this looks like another spot where the Astros can win comfortably.
Final Prediction: Astros
