Orioles counter with Cade Povich, seeking to keep Houston at bay after last week’s five-inning, three-run exposure. Baltimore will lean on their bullpen to bridge the early innings and sees this as a chance to steal a road win if Povich can repeat his prior performance and keep the offense active.

Cade Povich is the Orioles’ starter against the Astros, facing a Houston lineup that torched him for a chunk of runs last week. With an ERA near 4.98, Povich must command his secondary stuff to keep the Astros in check and give Baltimore a chance to steal a road game.

Baltimore counters with Povich’s depth and the Orioles’ measured approach at Camden Yards. The under trend and recent success against AL West teams add a betting edge, while Povich’s big-game potential and Houston’s comeback story create a dynamic fantasy canvas.

Povich, a Baltimore rookie lefty, carries a 2-6 mark and 4.98 ERA. He’s shown strikeout potential but has mixed results. Tonight’s test against Houston’s power-ready lineup will be pivotal for his development and the Orioles’ bullpen shape.

Astros face Baltimore in a road series as Houston signs Kimbrel to bolster the bullpen, a development that could shape late-inning matchups in the era of a shifting relief corps.