Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
The Athletics will face off against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Friday, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. The Astros have won four out of the six
Game outlook
The Athletics will face off against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Friday, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. The Astros have won four out of the six games played between these two teams this season, leading the series 6-4 over the last ten games. In these matchups, the over was 7-2-1. For more information and our prediction on the outcome of the game, continue reading.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Athletics +114 | Astros -128
Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-179) | Astros -1.5 (+155)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 56%.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics had a tough series against Texas, getting swept and now have a record of 42-62 SU, 51-53 RL, and 56-43-5 O/U. They are 4-6 in their last ten games. The team will start left-hander Jeffrey Springs against Houston, who has an 81-81 record with a 4.18 ERA this season. Despite their record, the Athletics showed improvement last season in home runs, walks, double plays, and shutouts, leading to growth for the team. The team has faced recent injuries with 3B Max Muncy and CF Denzel Clarke landing on the IL. The fans can look forward to continued growth and improvement from the team as they head to Las Vegas.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros recently swept Arizona and have a 5-5 record in their last ten games. Lance McCullers Jr. is on the injured list, so Ryan Gusto might start Friday's game against the Athletics. Last year, injuries required the Astros to use multiple pitchers, but they still managed to win the AL West. The team has new faces this season, but their performance on the mound and at the plate has been strong. The Astros have no new injuries for their upcoming game against the A's.