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The MLB schedule on Saturday includes the Houston Astros facing the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Astros vs Brewers Game Info

• Houston Astros (20-25) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (26-18)
• Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
• Time: 7:10 PM ET
• Venue: Minute Maid Park -- Houston, Texas
• Coverage: BSWI

Astros vs Brewers Odds & Moneyline

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• Moneyline: HOU: (-174) | MIL: (+146)
• Spread: HOU: -1.5 (+126) | MIL: +1.5 (-152)
• Total: 8.5 -- Over: (-106) | Under: (-114)

Astros vs Brewers Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Justin Verlander (Astros) - 2-1, 3.38 ERA vs Bryse Wilson (Brewers) - 2-1, 2.65 ERA

The Astros will give the nod to Justin Verlander (2-1) versus the Brewers and Bryse Wilson (2-1). When Verlander starts, his team is 2-3-0 against the spread this season. Verlander's team has a record of 1-2 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline. The Brewers are 3-2-0 against the spread when Wilson starts. The Brewers were the underdog on the moneyline for one Wilson start this season -- they lost.

Astros vs Brewers Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Astros win (50.6%)

Astros vs Brewers Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Astros-Brewers, Houston is the favorite at -174, and Milwaukee is +146 playing on the road.

Astros vs Brewers Spread

• The Brewers are +1.5 on the run line against the Astros. The Brewers are -152 to cover, and the Astros are +126.

Astros vs Brewers Over/Under

• The over/under for the Astros versus Brewers contest on May 18 has been set at 8.5, with -106 odds on the over and -114 odds on the under.

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Astros vs Brewers Betting Trends

• The Astros have been favorites in 33 games this season and have come away with the win 15 times (45.5%) in those contests.
• This season Houston has come away with a win six times in eight chances when named as a favorite of at least -174 on the moneyline.
• The Astros and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 17 of their 45 opportunities.
• The Astros are 20-25-0 against the spread in their 45 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Brewers are 13-10 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 56.5% of those games).
• Milwaukee has played as a moneyline underdog of +146 or longer in only one game this season, which it lost.
• In the 44 games oddsmakers have set an over/under for the Brewers, they have combined with opponents to go over the total 27 times (27-17-0).
• The Brewers have a 25-19-0 record ATS this season.

Astros Player Leaders

• Kyle Tucker has 46 hits and an OBP of .415, both of which lead Houston hitters this season. He has a .288 batting average and a slugging percentage of .600.
• He ranks 25th in batting average, fourth in on-base percentage, and third in slugging among all qualified hitters in baseball.
• Tucker will look for his eighth straight game with a hit in this matchup. In his last 10 games he is hitting .333 with four doubles, four home runs, 11 walks and six RBI.
• Jose Altuve leads Houston in slugging percentage (.483) thanks to 17 extra-base hits. He's batting .311 with an on-base percentage of .374.
• He ranks 14th in batting average, 22nd in on-base percentage and 32nd in slugging among qualifying hitters.
• Altuve heads into this game looking to extend his five-game hit streak. During his last five outings he is hitting .263 with a double, a walk and an RBI.
• Jeremy Pena has an OPS of .823, fueled by an OBP of .364 and a team-best slugging percentage of .459 this season.
• Yordan Alvarez has eight home runs, 20 RBI and a batting average of .253 this season.

Brewers Player Leaders

• William Contreras has an on-base percentage of .430, a slugging percentage of .543, and has 61 hits, all club-bests for the Brewers (while batting .353).
• Including all the qualifying players in the big leagues, his batting average is second, his on-base percentage ranks second, and he is 10th in slugging.
• Willy Adames is batting .250 with 11 doubles, seven home runs and 20 walks. He's slugging .436 with an on-base percentage of .330.
• Including all qualified hitters, he is 83rd in batting average, 65th in on-base percentage and 59th in slugging percentage.
• Brice Turang has 10 doubles, two home runs and 13 walks while batting .306.
• Joey Ortiz is batting .296 with seven doubles, two triples, five home runs and 16 walks.

Astros vs Brewers Head to Head

• 5/17/2024: 5-4 HOU (Favorite: Brewers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -112, Underdog Moneyline: -104)
• 5/24/2023: 4-0 MIL (Favorite: Brewers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -112, Underdog Moneyline: -104)
• 5/23/2023: 6-0 MIL (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9.5, Favorite Moneyline: -130, Underdog Moneyline: +110)
• 5/22/2023: 12-2 HOU (Favorite: Brewers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -108, Underdog Moneyline: -108)

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