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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Milwaukee Brewers vs Houston Astros predictions for MLB Friday.
The Houston Astros will square off with the Milwaukee Brewers, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Daikin Park on Friday, beginning at 8:10 PM ET.
The Astros will have Kai-Wei Teng (3-3, 2.19 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Brewers will counter with Coleman Crow (0-0, 2.61 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Brewers a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Astros.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's Brewers vs. Astros matchup, including best bets and picks.
Brewers vs. Astros prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB game between the Brewers and Astros, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Brewers a 52% chance of defeating the Astros.
According to our model, the Astros (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Brewers vs. Astros odds [5/29/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Brewers | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+120) | +1.5 (-137) |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | o8.5 (-104) | u8.5 (-109) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Brewers vs. Astros picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Astros +1.5 | -137 |
| Moneyline | Astros | +120 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -104 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Brewers vs. Astros game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB matchup between the Astros and Brewers at Daikin Park is scheduled to commence at 8:10 PM ET.
- Who: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Houston Astros
- Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Time: 8:10 PM ET/5:10PM PT
- Venue: Daikin Park
Conclusion
We predict the Brewers, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Astros in Friday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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