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
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2024 | Spencer Arrighetti | 1-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/1 | 0 |
| 4/23/2024 | J.P. France | 0-for-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
| 5/17/2023 | J.P. France | 3-for-5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/1 | 0 |
| 5/16/2023 | Cristian Javier | 1-for-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3/0 | 0 |
| 5/15/2023 | Framber Valdez | 1-for-5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4/0 | 0 |
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.