Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
The Oakland Athletics are set to face off against the Houston Astros in a three-game series on the road. Both teams are struggling this season and currently occupy the last
Game outlook
The Oakland Athletics are set to face off against the Houston Astros in a three-game series on the road. Both teams are struggling this season and currently occupy the last two spots in the AL West Division, with the Athletics surprisingly ahead of the Astros in the standings. The pitching matchup for Monday night's game will feature Oakland's Ross Stripling and Houston's Spencer Arrighetti. The game is set to start at 8:10 PM EST, with Houston being the betting favorite.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Athletics +153 | Astros -181
Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-135) | Astros -1.5 (+115)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 64%.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are heading into a series against the Houston Astros looking to maintain their position ahead of them in the AL West standings. Despite a tough start to the season, the Athletics have performed well lately. After splitting their first two games with the Mariners, they suffered a loss in the series finale. Pitcher Alex Wood struggled in that game, allowing five runs in two innings, with four of them being unearned. The A's will be starting Ross Stripling in their upcoming game against the Astros, who has had a challenging season so far with a 1-6 record and high ERA. Injuries to Osvaldo Bido and Scott Alexander are worth noting. The team's power ranking is 18, with rankings of 22 in offense and 21 in defense. The Athletics currently have a 19-22 record for the season. For further insights on the MLB season, fans can check out Free MLB Picks for potential betting opportunities.