Houston Astros MLB Prop Bets - Sunday 9/1/24

The Houston Astros were written off by many experts early this season, but have managed to silence their doubters. The Astros (74-62) have reeled off four straight victories and are 4.5 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 4.73 runs during that period. Houston has scored 24 runs during their winning streak and will stay hot against Kansas City SP Alec Marsh (7-7 4.67 ERA).

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 .298 batting average and leads the Astros with 77 runs scored. Jose delivered a game-winning RBI double in Friday’s 3-2 victory and scored a run last night. 

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 28 home runs. Yordan had a three home run performance on Wednesday and went deep in his only career at-bat against Alec Marsh. 

Pick: Yordan Alvarez 0.5 Home Runs