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Athletics set to take on Astros in AL West showdown at Daikin Park, with first pitch at 8:10 p.m. ET

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 8-7 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.

Get the Inside Scoop: Predicting the Winner of the Athletics vs Astros Showdown in AL West Battle

Discover who will emerge victorious in the upcoming matchup between the AL West division competitors, the Athletics and the Astros, by exploring this detailed prediction analysis. Stay informed on which team is projected to prevail in this highly-anticipated game.

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