Cubs vs. Astros Player Props Today: Christopher Morel - April 25

Christopher Morel will look to build on a one-hit performance in his most recent game (1-for-3). His Chicago Cubs face Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros on Thursday at 2:20 PM ET on SCHN.

Morel is hitting .205 with two doubles, a triple, three home runs and 11 walks.

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Christopher Morel prop lines and game time

• Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros
• Time: 2:20 PM ET
• Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
• TV Channel: SCHN
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• Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -154)
• Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +450)
• RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +180)
• Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +155)
• Total Bases Prop: 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -154)
• Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +1000)

Christopher Morel prop bet insights

• Morel has a hit in 58.3% of his games this year (14 of 24), with at least two hits in four of them (16.7%).
• In three of 24 games this season, he has hit a home run (12.5%). He’s taken the pitcher deep in 3% of his trips to the plate in 2024.
• Morel has scored at least one run 14 times this season in 24 games played (58.3%), including one multi-run effort.
• In six of 24 games this season (25.0%), he has plated at least one run, including two games with multiple RBI.
• Morel has gone down on strikes at least once 13 times this year in 24 games played (54.2%), including six multi-strikeout contests (25.0%).

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 8:24 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Christopher Morel stats against the Astros

Astros starter: Justin Verlander

• The Astros are calling on Verlander (1-0) for his second start of the season.
• The right-hander last got into a game on Friday versus the Washington Nationals, when he threw six innings, giving up two earned runs while allowing four hits.