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Astros Look to Extend Dominance Over Athletics in Divisional Series Showdown

The Houston Astros and Sacramento Athletics are set to face off in the continuation of a four-game divisional series on Tuesday evening. The Astros, with a record of 41-30, currently lead the season series 2-0. The Astros have not yet announced their starting pitcher, while the Athletics will send J.P. Sears to the mound. The Astros are favored to win with a current line of Houston -122. Stay tuned for the Astros vs. Athletics prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -122 | Athletics +107
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (+125) | Athletics +1.5 (-145)
• Total: Over/Under 11 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 55%.

Houston vs Oakland Stats

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros have yet to name a starting pitcher for their upcoming game, with Ryan Gusto unable to pitch as expected. The team's bullpen has been a major strength this season, boasting a 3.19 ERA. Jason Alexander, recently promoted from the minor leagues, could be a candidate for bulk innings. Despite a less impressive performance last season with the Brewers, Alexander has excelled in the minors this year. The Astros currently lead their division by 4.5 games, having won five consecutive series. Christian Walker and Jose Altuve have been key players offensively, while Isaac Paredes has been a standout with 15 home runs and 42 RBIs. The team is ranked 22nd in offense, 3rd in defense, and has a record of 41-31 this season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Athletics are starting J.P. Sears in Tuesday evening's game, coming off a solid outing against the Angels despite a no-decision. Sears has had mixed performances recently, with a 5.08 ERA and 1.25 WHIP on the year. The team has struggled due to pitching, earning only two series wins in the past month. In terms of offense, players like Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, and Jacob Wilson have been performing well. The team ranks 15th in offense with an average of 4.26 runs per game but ranks 28th in pitching with a 5.48 ERA. The Athletics have a power ranking of 29 and hold a 30-44 overall record. In their last three matchups against Houston, they went 1-2.

Houston Astros Dominate Division as Sacramento Athletics Struggle at Home

The Houston Astros have been performing exceptionally well, winning five straight series and eight of their last ten games, propelling them to the top spot in their division. On the other hand, the Sacramento Athletics have only secured two series victories in the past month, and are currently struggling at home with an 11-game deficit below .500. The Astros have not yet announced a starting pitcher, possibly opting for a bullpen game, given the elite performance of their bullpen with a 3.19 ERA this season. One potential option is Jason Alexander, who boasted an impressive 1.50 ERA in the minor leagues. Conversely, A's pitcher J.P. Sears has been experiencing a rough season, allowing four or more runs in four of his last six games and struggling against Houston with a career ERA of 5.36 against them.

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