Astros vs Orioles Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 16, 2025, 11:10PM | Published: Aug 15, 2025, 10:34PM
The Houston Astros will take on the Baltimore Orioles in MLB action at Daikin Park on Sunday, starting at 9:10am AEST.
Jason Alexander (3-1, 5.02 ERA) will start for the Astros, pitting him against Rico Garcia (0-0, 3.71 ERA) for the Orioles.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Astros vs Orioles game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Houston vs Baltimore MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 56% chance of defeating the Orioles at Daikin Park.
Astros vs Orioles: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Daikin Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.74, Orioles $2.15
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.50), Orioles +1.5 ($1.56)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Astros at $1.74 and the Orioles at $2.15.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Orioles, with odds of $2.50 available at TAB.
For the underdog Orioles (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.56.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Orioles (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Astros vs Orioles: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.74 with TAB
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.50 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Astros vs Orioles betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Orioles are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Astros vs Orioles: Prediction
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Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Baltimore match-up.
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Astros vs Orioles: Essential Details
The game between the Astros and Orioles at Daikin Park is scheduled to start at 9:10am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles
- Date: Sunday 17 August 2025
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Daikin Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Baltimore predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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