Padres vs. Astros Odds and Predictions
The Houston Astros are set to face the San Diego Padres in a crucial matchup for the series sweep on Sunday Night Baseball. The Astros kicked off the series with a 6-4 victory on Friday and followed up with a tight 3-2 win on Saturday.
Game Details
- Date: April 20, 2025
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Daikin Park, Houston
Current Form
The Padres (15-6), who currently lead the NL West, are struggling slightly on the road with a record of 3-5 this season. In contrast, the Astros (10-10), sitting fourth in the AL West, are 6-5 at their home ground.
Betting Odds:
- Astros are favored at -118 by DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Total runs: 7.5.
Expert Predictions
- Astros to Win (-118)
- Houston is on a two-game winning streak at home, and history favors them against the Padres in Houston, having won their last four home meetings.
- Under 7.5 Total Runs (-105)
- An expected clash of the aces: Framber Valdez and Dylan Cease will be pitching. Historical performance shows seven or fewer runs in four of their last five games.
- Total Hits Over 15.5 (+105)
- An anticipated high-hit game with Valdez allowing ten hits last outing and Cease allowing seven.
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