Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/29

MLB game preview

The Houston Astros will play against the Baltimore Orioles in an MLB regular season game. The game will take place at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD. The Astros come into this game with a record of 11-19, sitting at the bottom of the AL West division. They have struggled recently, winning only three of their last ten games.

Meanwhile, the Orioles hold a record of 14-15, placing them third in the AL East division. They have performed evenly over their last ten games with a 5-5 record. The game will be played on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:35 PM under overcast skies. Fans can catch the action on MASN.

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros have had mixed results in their recent games. They scored a win against the New York Yankees on April 26th, securing a 7-4 victory. However, they faced a setback against the Baltimore Orioles on April 28th, losing 5-3 despite getting 11 hits in the game.

Christian Walker is a key player for the Astros, with a .299 batting average and 7 home runs. Yordan Alvarez leads the team in home runs with 11 and has an impressive .355 batting average. Their lineup also features Carlos Correa, who holds a .277 batting average and has contributed 14 RBIs this season.

On the pitching side, Peter Lambert is expected to start the next game. Lambert has a 3.27 ERA with 16 strikeouts this season. The Astros’ pitching staff has faced challenges, reflected in their 5.96 team ERA, which ranks 29th in the league.

Astros vs Orioles Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles
  • Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
  • Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Astros Moneyline +101, Orioles Moneyline -121

Baltimore Orioles Team Preview

The Baltimore Orioles have shown mixed results in their recent games. They scored a victory over the Houston Astros with a 5-3 win on April 28th. Shane Baz pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up only 1 earned run, while Pete Alonso hit a home run contributing to the win.

In the game on April 24th against the Boston Red Sox, the Orioles secured a 10-3 win. They had an impressive 20 hits, including 6 home runs. Adley Rutschman was a standout, hitting 2 home runs and driving in 6 runs.

The Orioles have some challenges in their lineup, especially with batting averages. Gunnar Henderson leads with 9 home runs but has a .213 average. Pete Alonso, with 4 home runs, has a batting average of .198, indicating areas for improvement.

BTB Betting Pick

The Astros have a moneyline of +101, while the Orioles are at -121. Given the Astros’ higher batting averages and on-base percentages, they have a slight edge. My pick is the Astros to win, with a projected score of Astros 6, Orioles 5.

The total for this game is set at 9.0 runs. Both teams have strong hitting stats, and the Astros have a high earned run average of 5.96. This suggests a high-scoring game. I recommend taking the over, with a projected total of 11 runs.