On the evening of September 6, 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks will go head-to-head with the Houston Astros at Houston’s Minute Maid Park, starting at 8:10 PM under expected light rain conditions. Pitching for the Diamondbacks will be Brandon Pfaadt, who carries a 4.322 ERA, while the Astros will counter with Framber Valdez and his 3.113 ERA.
As of now, the Diamondbacks find themselves in 5th place within the NL West Division with a record of 79-62, securing a .560 winning percentage. Their performance in divisional games stands solid with 25 wins against 18 losses. Recently, they have won 4 of their last 10 games but are currently recovering from a loss. Their home and away records are nearly equivalent with slight edges, showing resilience regardless of venue. The team’s run differential is positive, with 765 runs scored against 671 conceded.
On the flip side, the Astros are ranked 6th in the AL West Division, holding onto a 75-65 record for a .540 winning percentage. They lead their division with a 21-18 record in divisional matchups. The Astros have claimed 5 victories in their recent 10 game span, despite a current slump of three consecutive losses. Their home record is slightly better than their road performance, with a 39-29 versus 36-36 differential. They have scored 636 runs and allowed 557, indicating a strong defensive lineup.
In terms of game odds, the point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of Houston, and the over/under for total runs scored is pegged at 7.5. Bettors looking at moneyline options will find the Astros favored with odds of -159, while the Diamondbacks stand as underdogs with +134. These odds reflect Houston’s slight advantage, particularly being at home and possessing a strong pitching matchup in Valdez.