Astros-Padres Pointspread Pointers

The Houston Astros and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at PETCO Park.

Shawn Chacon will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day, while his opponent in this one will be the Padres' Randy Wolf.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Lance Berkman hit a three-run home run in the ninth innings Wednesday, as the Astros came back to defeat the Padres 9-6. The Astros won the game as +125 underdogs, while the 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (7.5).

Berkman finished 3-for-5 at the plate, and Hunter Pence added one RBI from two hits in the win. Jose Valverde allowed three hits and one run over two innings of relief.

Brian Giles went 3-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs in the loss. Trevor Hoffman allowed four runs off three hits over one inning of relief in the loss.

The Padres were listed as -140 favorites in that game.

Team records:
Houston: 1-2 SU
San Diego: 2-1 SU

Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After playing San Diego are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
San Diego is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Next up:
Houston at Chi Cubs, Friday, April 4
San Diego home to LA Dodgers, Friday, April 4

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