Houston Astros MLB Prop Bets - Monday 9/2/24

The Houston Astros were written off by many experts early this season, but have managed to silence their doubters. The Astros (75-62) have reeled off five straight victories and are six games ahead of Seattle for first place. Houston features one of the most potent lineups in baseball and offers plenty of prop cashing value. For other MLB news see our MLB Picks. 

Houston Astros Over 4.5 Runs 

Jose Altuve Over 1.5 Hits, Runs, and RBIs 

Yordan Alvarez Over 0.5 Home Runs 

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros currently rank 11th in OPS and are clearly the best hitting team in the division. The Astros own the second best record in the majors since June 1st and are averaging 4.76 runs during that period. Houston scored seven runs during yesterday’s home victory and will take advantage of the hitter friendly dimensions at the Great American Ball Park.

Pick: Houston Astros Over 4.5 Runs 

Jose Altuve

Jose Altuve has been one of the best leadoff hitters in baseball over the last decade. The thirty-four year old Altuve owns a healthy .296 batting average and leads the Astros with 78 runs scored. Jose had a hit and scored a run during yesterday’s 7-2 victory. The veteran cashes this prop on almost a nightly basis and you should too.

Pick: Jose Altuve Over 1.5 Hits, Runs, and RBIs

Yordan Alvarez

Houston OF Yordan Alvarez has cemented himself as one of the top power hitters in the majors and has clubbed 101 home runs over the last three full seasons. Alvarez has been hot over the last few weeks and holds the club lead with 30 home runs. Yordan clobbered two long balls on Sunday and will stay hot in Cincinnati.

Pick: Yordan Alvarez 0.5 Home Runs