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Houston Astros Face Uphill Battle Against Oakland Athletics After Walk-Off Victory

The Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros are set to conclude a two game series in the AL West on Wednesday afternoon. This is the first series between these division rivals this season. The Athletics will have Luis Severino (4.11 ERA) starting on the mound, while the Astros will be sending out Lance McCullers Jr. (6.57 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 EST. Houston opens as the betting favorite at -126. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +114 | Astros -126
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-182) | Astros -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 56%.

Oakland vs Houston Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have had a mixed start to the season, performing better than expected initially but going on an 11-game losing streak. The team managed to break the streak in their last game with the help of rookie catcher Willie MacIver. Despite his impressive performance, the team is not relying solely on him to turn their season around. Key players like Brent Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom are expected to contribute more, with Rooker leading in home runs and RBIs. Pitcher Luis Severino has struggled in his recent starts, with a 1-4 record and a 4.11 ERA. Overall, the team's power ranking is 29, with a strong offense but weak defense, and a record of 23-31 for the season.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros recently hosted the Seattle Mariners in a crucial four game series, where they won three out of four games, bringing them just 1.5 games behind the division-leading Mariners in the AL West standings. In their latest victory, Christian Walker hit a walk-off two-run home run in the 9th inning to secure the win. Walker, in his first season with Houston, has hit six home runs and has 23 RBIs with a batting average of .212. Isaac Parades, also in his first season with the team, leads in RBIs with 31 and has hit 11 home runs. Jose Altuve has moved to left field and has six home runs, 18 RBIs, and a .257 batting average. Lance McCullers Jr. will be making his fifth start of the season with a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 6.57. The Astros have a power ranking of 12, are ranked 23rd in offense, scoring an average of 4.02 runs per game, and 5th in defense, giving up an average of 3.60 runs per game. Overall, the team is 28-25 and most recently saw Oakland go 1-2 in their last three matchups against them.

Houston Astros Face Uphill Battle Against Oakland Athletics After Walk-Off Victory

The Houston Astros may face challenges in their upcoming game, following an exhilarating walk-off victory against the Mariners. Despite clinching the series, the Astros will have McCullers on the mound with limited starts this season and an ERA of 6.57. His strikeout to walk ratio of 14 to 10 is not impressive, highlighting his struggles on the mound. In contrast, the Athletics will rely on Severino, their ace pitcher. While Severino has faced losses due to lack of offensive support, the Athletics are poised to capitalize on McCullers' weaknesses. The A's started the season strong and are in a position to secure a surprise victory against the Astros. Considering these factors, it is recommended to choose the Athletics as the potential winner of this match.

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