Astros vs. Guardians: Betting Preview for Sept. 27

Published 4:32 am Friday, September 27, 2024

When the Cleveland Guardians (92-67) and Houston Astros (86-73) meet at Progressive Field on Friday, Sept. 27, Joey Cantillo will get the nod for the Guardians, while the Astros will send Ronel Blanco to the hill. The game will begin at 7:10 p.m. ET.

Oddsmakers have listed the Guardians (-125) as moneyline favorites against the Astros (+105). This game carries an over/under of 8 runs (over -105; under -115).

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Astros vs. Guardians Game Info

  • Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Venue: Progressive Field
  • TV Channel: MLB Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Guardians -125
  • Moneyline Underdog: Astros +105
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Astros’ Blanco (12-6) will make his 29th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed seven hits in six innings pitched against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
  • He’s going for his third quality start in a row.
  • Blanco has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has finished eight appearances without allowing an earned run in 29 chances this season.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Astros have hit 188 homers this season, which ranks 10th in the majors.
  • Fueled by 461 extra-base hits, Houston ranks eighth in MLB with a .418 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Astros rank third in MLB with a .261 team batting average.
  • Houston has scored 731 runs (4.6 per game) this season, which ranks 12th in MLB.
  • The Astros have an on-base percentage of .321 this season, which ranks seventh in the league.
  • The Astros rank third in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.3 whiffs per contest.
  • Houston has pitched to a 3.76 ERA this season, which ranks seventh in baseball.
  • Houston has a 9.3 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, third-best in baseball.
  • Astros pitchers have a 1.249 WHIP this season, 14th in the majors.

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