Brewers vs. Astros Best Run Line 5/17/24
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Houston Astros Game Pick
The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Friday, May 17th, at 8:10 PM EDT
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Houston Astros Odds
Moneyline: Brewers -110 (FanDuel), Astros +100 (BetMGM)
Run Line: Brewers -1.5 (+143 BetRivers), Astros +1.5 (-165 Caesars Casino)
Total: Over 8.5 (-106 FanDuel), Under 8.5 (-106 BetRivers)
Starting Pitchers
Brewers: Freddy Peralta (3.63 ERA; 1.05 WHIP)
Astros: Hunter Brown (7.79 ERA; 2.01 WHIP)
Betting Trends
Record: Milwaukee Brewers: 26-17 Houston Astros: 18-25
ATS: Milwaukee Brewers: 23-20 Houston Astros: 20-23
Over/Under: Milwaukee Brewers: 18-23-2 Houston Astros: 23-20
Matchup Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers will face off against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Friday, May 17th, at 8:10 PM EDT. In their previous matchups, the Brewers emerged victorious in both games, while the Astros managed to secure a win in one game. The Brewers have been led by strong performances from William Contreras, who boasts a .359 batting average, .434 on-base percentage, and .553 slugging percentage, with 6 home runs and 34 RBI. Brice Turang has also been a consistent contributor with a .300 batting average, .361 on-base percentage, and .414 slugging percentage, along with 2 home runs and 15 RBI. Sal Frelick has added to the Brewers' offensive firepower with a .257 batting average, .331 on-base percentage, and .354 slugging percentage, including 2 home runs and 10 RBI.
On the other side, the Astros have key players to watch out for as well. Jeremy Peña has been a standout performer with a .333 batting average, .375 on-base percentage, and .455 slugging percentage, along with 4 home runs and 16 RBI. Jose Altuve has been consistent at the plate with a .312 batting average, .374 on-base percentage, and .491 slugging percentage, along with 7 home runs and 14 RBI. Kyle Tucker has been a force to be reckoned with, boasting a .279 batting average, .403 on-base percentage, and .597 slugging percentage, including 13 home runs and 29 RBI.
Considering the matchup history and the performances of key players, it is clear that the Brewers have the edge in this matchup. With their recent victories against the Astros and the strong offensive performances from Contreras, Turang, and Frelick, the Brewers are the best bet for this game.
Runline pick: Brewers
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