The Houston Astros (81-69) are facing the San Diego Padres (86-65) for the 2nd game of their 3-game series on Tuesday. First pitch from Petco Park is at 9:40 p.m. ET (TruTV). Let’s check out BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Astros vs Padres Opportunities and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.

Season series: Padres lead 1-0

The Astros lost Monday’s opener 3-1, ending their 4-game winning streak. The Padres are also on a 4-game winning streak. They are 3 1/2 games behind the leading LA Dodgers in the NL West and lead the Wild Card division.

Expected Astros starters at the Padres

RHP Hunter brown against RHP Michael King

Brown (11-8, 3.59 ERA) is making his 29th start and 30th appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 158 IP.

• Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 7 K in the 5-4 home loss to Oakland A’s on Wednesday
• In 6 previous starts 2 or less ER were allowed
• Is 0-1 with 12.46 ERA in 1 career start against the Padres

King (12-9, 3.06 ERA) makes his 29th start and 30th appearance. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 161 2/3 IP.

• Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 6 K in the 5-2 road loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday
• Padres 1-3 in his last 4 starts
• Is 3-1 with a 2.61 ERA in 6 career appearances (1 start) against the Astros

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Astros vs Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; visit the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds Hub for a complete list of MLB odds. Odds last updated at 10:41 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Astros +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Padres -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+170) | Padres +1.5 (-210)
• Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

Tips and predictions for the Astros at the Padres

forecast

Padres 4, Astros 2

Money line

The Padres have been very good during their winning streak. They have allowed a total of 4 runs in 4 games. Their opponents have scored 3 or fewer runs in their last 6 wins. King is 3-1 with a 1.57 ERA in his last 4 starts at Petco.

Keep in mind, however, that the Astros have scored 5 or more runs in 7 of their last 10 games.

BET ON PADRES (-120).

Running Line/Against the Spread

With the Padres covering +1.5 at -210 odds, there’s no reason to put them on the spread. Plus, San Diego’s last 39 covers have been clear wins.

HAPPEN.

Over/Under

In four of the Padres’ last five games, the team has not scored 8 runs, and in King’s last three starts, the team has scored less than 8 runs.

The Astros have failed to score 8 runs in seven of their last 12 losses, but have scored 8 or more runs in eight of their last 10 games.

BET UNDER 7.5 (-125).

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