The Arizona Diamondbacks (79-64) end their 3-game away series against the Houston Astros (77-65) Sunday night. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is at 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s check out BetMGM Sportsbook’s odds around the Diamondbacks vs Astros Opportunities and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.

Season series: Astros lead 2-0.

The Diamondbacks have lost three games in a row and seven of their last 10 games overall. After being knocked out 8-0 in the series opener on Friday, they lost 11-6 on Saturday. That’s the sixth time in the last nine games they’ve allowed seven or more runs.

The Astros have won 2 games in a row and 7 of 10 and are now on a 6-game winning streak at home.

Expected starters for the Diamondbacks and the Astros

RHP Ryne Nelson against RHP Justin Verlander

Nelson (10-6, 4.15 ERA) is making his 25th start and 27th appearance. He has a WHIP of 1.26, 2.0 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 143 innings.

• Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 9 K in the 8-7 win at the San Francisco Giants on Monday
• 5 consecutive starts that allow 2 or less ER
• Has played 1 inning as a scoreless relief pitcher against Houston in his career (2023)

Verlander (3-5, 4.52 ERA) is making his 14th start. He has a WHIP of 1.31, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 71 2/3 innings.

• Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 5-3 loss to Cincinnati Reds on Monday
• 0-3 with 6.75 ERA in 3 starts since returning from the injured list
• 5-1 with 1.77 ERA in 7 career starts against Arizona

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Diamondbacks at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; for a complete list visit the USA TODAY sports scores and betting odds hub. Odds last updated at 7:16 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Astros -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165) | Astros -1.5 (+140)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Tips and predictions for the Diamondbacks at the Astros

forecast

Diamondbacks 6, Astros 3

Money line

Verlander has struggled since returning from the injured list, and the Diamondbacks are trying to avoid a season-ending collapse.

They are 9-2 in Nelson’s last 11 starts. He has a 2.48 ERA in his last 5 starts.

The Diamondbacks take advantage of the opportunity and save a game in the series.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (+125).

Running Line/Against the Spread

The Diamondbacks are 33-15 ATS as road underdogs and 10 of their last 12 wins have been clear victories.

The Astros are the favorites on home soil at 29-33 ATS.

But the moneyline is more valuable, so go for that one for Arizona.

HAPPEN.

Over/Under

In both games of this series there were at least 8 runs in total.

In eight of the Diamondbacks’ last nine games there have been a total of eight or more runs.

Five of the Astros’ last six games have had a total of eight or more runs.

Bet over 8 (-115).

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