Padres Game Preview: Astros vs San Diego - September 16, 2024 - Odds, Insights and More

As the San Diego Padres prepare to host the Houston Astros on Monday night, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With playoff hopes on the line for both teams, this matchup has all the makings of a nail-biter.

The Astros are fighting to lock down the AL West title, while the Padres are still clawing for a Wild Card spot. And let's not forget—it’s happening under the bright lights of Petco Park.

The starting pitchers? Yu Darvish for San Diego and Spencer Arrighetti for Houston. If you're a fan of pitching duels, you're in for a treat—or possibly a stressful evening, depending on how you feel about close games.

But Darvish, with his experience and the comfort he's found in his recent starts, might just have the edge over the inconsistent rookie Arrighetti.

How to Watch

• Date : September 16, 2024
• Time : 6:40 pm PT
• Location : Petco Park (San Diego, CA)
• T.V. : MLB Extra Innings, AT&T SportsNet Southwest
• Streaming : Fubo, MLB.TV
• Radio : KWFN 97.3, XEMO 860

Odds

• Moneyline : Padres -120 | Astros -100
• Spread : Padres -1.5 (+175) | Astros +1.5 (-210)
• Total : Over/Under (7.5)
  • Padres: Over (+105)
  • Astros: Under (-115)
• Odds found at Ceasars Sportsbook

San Diego is favored at home with a slight edge, but if you've ever bet on baseball, you know nothing's guaranteed. The Astros have been covering the spread with ninja-like precision on the road, especially on Mondays, but Darvish’s form and the Padres’ home dominance against AL West opponents might just disrupt that trend.

Predictions

The Padres enter this game riding a wave of confidence after sweeping the Giants. Darvish, back from a minor setback earlier in the season, has posted a solid 3.52 ERA on the year and has a history of keeping the Astros’ offense in check (well, most of the time). However, Houston isn’t going down without a fight—Spencer Arrighetti, while inconsistent, has shown flashes of potential.

Still, Darvish’s experience should give the Padres the upper hand. Expect the game to be tight in the early innings, but don’t be surprised if San Diego pulls ahead late. After all, Petco Park has been a fortress for the Padres, especially against teams from the AL West.

Score Prediction : Padres 5, Astros 3

More Insights

• Yu Darvish has a 3.52 ERA this season and is 1-2 with a 4.18 ERA in his last five starts against Houston.
• Spencer Arrighetti has struggled with consistency, carrying a 5.13 ERA, and this will be his first start against the Padres.
• The Padres have won six straight home games against AL West opponents.
• Houston is 9-0 in covering the run line on Mondays as road underdogs.

Insights found at PickDawgz .