Astros vs Giants Prediction 8/10/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate an Astros vs Giants prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 10th at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Houston Astros Betting Preview

The Houston Astros are 60-59 this season after they lost two out of three against the Padres by scores of 6-3, 2-3, and 2-7. In game three, Houston led 2-0 in the second inning, but went scoreless over the last seven innings for the loss. The Astros recorded two hits in the game and they were led by Varsho, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Javier allowed eight hits and four earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while King allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Houston lost two out of three against the Blue Jays, but did sweep the Rangers in three games before that. 

This season, Houston has a 4.59 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 550 runs with a .245 batting average and a .321 on base percentage. Yordan Alvarez has led the Astros with 35 home runs and 86 RBIs, while Christian Walker has added 22 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Houston is Hayden Wesneski, who is 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 11.2 innings pitched this season. 

San Francisco Giants Betting Preview

The San Francisco Giants are 49-69 this year after they lost two out of three against the Tigers by scores of 5-2, 0-8, and 1-3. In game three, San Francisco tied the game at one in the seventh inning, but they allowed two runs in the 10th for the loss. The Giants recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Gilbert, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Webb allowed four hits and one earned run over 8.0 innings, while Hentges picked up the loss. Prior to that series, San Francisco lost two out of three against the Rangers and three out of four against the Padres. 

This season, San Francisco has a 4.37 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .249 opponent batting average, while they have scored 485 runs with a .249 batting average and a .307 on base percentage. Rafael Devers has led the Giants with 24 home runs and 64 RBIs, while Willy Adames has added 19 home runs and 48 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for San Francisco is Blade Tidwell, who is 0-0 with a 3.18 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP over 17.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

• The Giants have won each of their last six home games against AL West opponents following a loss.
• The Astros have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Giants have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs against AL West opponents.
• The Astros have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against NL West opponents following a road loss.
• The Giants have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Giants have led after 3 innings in five of their last six home night games.

Why the Houston Astros will win

• The Giants have lost seven of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
• The Astros have won each of their last five road games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Giants have failed to cover the run line each of their last five home games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Astros have covered the run line in five of their last six games against National League opponents.
• The Giants have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games at Oracle Park against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Astros have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games against opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Astros’ last 10 games as favorites against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Ten of the last 13 games between the Astros and Giants at Oracle Park have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in eight of the Astros’ last nine games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the last four night games between the Astros and Giants.

San Francisco Giants Player Prop Facts

• Willy Adames has recorded a hit in each of the Giants’ last eight games at Oracle Park.
• Rafael Devers has hit a home run in two of the Giants’ last three home games against AL West opponents.

Houston Astros Player Prop Facts

• Hayden Wesneski has recorded four or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite.
• Yordan Alvarez has hit at least one home run in six of the Astros’ last eight games as favorites against NL opponents.
• Christian Walker has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 road appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Giants rank 28th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.307).
• The Giants rank 27th in the league for steals this season (53).
• The Astros rank 3rd in the league for home runs this season (161).
• The Astros rank T27th in the league for triples this season (10).

Astros vs Giants Prediction 

Houston comes into this matchup after a series loss against the Padres, but they still lead the AL West by a half game over the Rangers. The Astros are 30-30 on the road this year, while the Giants are 27-29 at home. San Francisco has lost four of their last five games and they have scored one run or fewer in three of their last four. The Giants are starting Tidwell, who has allowed four earned runs in his last 11.0 innings, while Wesneski has allowed five earned runs over 11.2 innings. I don’t love the pitching matchup here, but I am going to take the under in a pitcher’s friendly park.

David Racey's Pick: Under 8