Scheduled for September 7, 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks will clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The game is set to commence at 4:10 PM under a clear sky. Eduardo Rodriguez will take the pitcher’s mound for the Diamondbacks, entering the game with a 5.329 ERA. His counterpart from the Astros will be Yusei Kikuchi, who holds a 4.241 ERA.

In the NL West Division, the Diamondbacks are currently ranked 5th, with a win-loss record of 79-63, showing a 0.56 winning percentage. They have notably triumphed in 25 games within their division versus 18 losses, standing 3rd. With a recent track of 4 wins out of the last 10 games and a current losing streak of two, their performance on the road (40-32) has been comparable to their home stats (39-31). They demonstrate a substantial win count in night games at 51, versus 28 day game wins, having scored a total of 765 runs while conceding 679.

The Astros are also 5th in the AL West Division, with a win-loss tally of 76-65 and a 0.54 winning percentage. They lead their division with a 21-18 record, have won 6 of their last 10 games, and are coming off a victory. At Minute Maid Park, their record is strong at 40-29, and they’re balanced on the road with a 36-36 record. The team has excelled in night games with 51 wins compared to 25 during the day, scoring 644 runs and allowing 557 in total.

Turning to the odds, the Diamondbacks are faced with a challenging scenario as underdogs with a +142 money line, compared to the Astros at -167. The point spread sits at -1.5, favoring the Astros, and the over/under for the game is set at 8.0. These odds reflect expectations for a tightly contested game, possibly leaning towards a lower-scoring affair given the defensive statistics of both teams.