| MATCHUP | Arizona Diamondbacks | Houston Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 74-68 | 73-69 |
| Spread | -1.5 153 | +1.5 -186 |
| Moneyline | -108 | -112 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-110) | Under 8.5 (-110) |
| Where | Daikin Park, Houston, Texas | |
| When | Saturday, September 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:15 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 74-68 on the year and play the Royals and Rangers next. The Arizona Diamondbacks are batting .242 on the season, have a .314 OBP, and have a .394 slugging percentage. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ pitching staff has a 4.15 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP. Geraldo Perdomo leads the Arizona Diamondbacks with 124 hits and 47 RBI, while Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte have combined for 243 hits and 128 RBI.
Brandon Pfaadt gets the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he is 7-2 with a 3.49 ERA and 73 strikeouts this season. Pfaadt is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA and 10 strikeouts in his career against the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros are 73-69 on the year and play the Phillies and Rays next. The Houston Astros are batting .240 on the season, have a .315 OBP, and have a .408 slugging percentage. The Houston Astros’ pitching staff has a 4.53 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. Yordan Alvarez leads the Houston Astros with 159 hits and 94 RBI, while Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker have combined for 241 hits and 153 RBI.
Ethan Pecko gets the ball for the Houston Astros, and he is 1-0 with a 6.23 ERA and 9 strikeouts this season. This will be Pecko’s first career game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Why the Houston Astros will win
- The Astros have won 10 of their last 11 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have lost seven of their last eight games against the Astros following a loss.
- The Astros have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games at Daikin Park against teams that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against AL West opponents.
- The Astros have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Astros have led after 3 innings in each of their last six night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Astros have lost five of their last seven games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Diamondbacks have won eight of their last 12 games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in six of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six night games following a home win.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Astros’ last four games has gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Diamondbacks’ last six night games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Astros’ last six night games at Daikin Park.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Diamondbacks’ last four games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
Houston Astros Player Prop Facts
- Isaac Paredes has recorded at least one hit in each of the Astros’ last 17 games at Daikin Park against opponents that held a winning record.
- Jeremy Pena has hit a home run in three of the Astros’ last four games as home favorites against NL opponents.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Moreno has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances against AL West opponents.
- Brandon Pfaadt has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Gabriel Moreno has hit a home run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last two games against AL West opponents.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Houston Astros Prediction
We’re getting a low price with Pfaadt on the mound, and he has a 3.49 ERA and 1.14 WHIP through 111 innings. Pecko is a rookie with just 13 innings under his belt, and those who have followed along over the years know I like my pitchers with a sample size. Two teams fighting for a playoff spot, I’ll gladly grab the pick ’em price with the far and away more trustworthy arm. Give me the Diamondbacks.