MLB Odds: Orioles vs. Astros prediction, odds and pick

Baltimore has won three games in a row. The team is 67-59, one and a half games out of the final AL Wild Card spot. Houston is securely in first place in the AL West with an 11.5-game lead over the second-place Seattle Mariners.

The Orioles are getting a lot done with less this season. Austin Voth was acquired off the waiver wire from Washington. The team's bullpen is outstanding. Baltimore's offense is quietly enjoying a good season, tied for seventh with 225 doubles and 10th with 76 stolen bases. The Orioles play the Houston Astros on Sunday. They are a slight favorite. It's a game between two teams with good records.

Justin Verlander is having one of his best seasons ever. Houston's bullpen has the lowest ERA in baseball. The team's offense is led by Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Jose Altuve and Yuli Gurriel. Houston is fourth in the league with 170 home runs and third in strikeout rate. It has struck out 947 times this season. They have a team average of 170 runs.

Orioles are the favorite to beat the Astros.

Orioles are +1.5 (-118) and the under 6. 5 (-102) at the final MLB prediction and pick.