Oakland Athletics vs
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Astros Favored to Beat Athletics in Upcoming Game After Recent Losses

In the upcoming game between the Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros, both teams will be looking to bounce back from recent losses. The Athletics, currently fourth in the AL West with a 62-82 record, will have Osvaldo Bido as their starting pitcher, while the first-place Astros (77-66) will turn to rookie Spencer Arrighetti. Houston is the favorite to win, with a current line of -184.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +163 | Astros -184
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-130) | Astros -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 65%.

Oakland vs Houston Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics are looking to improve upon their recent performance after suffering a 9-1 home loss to the Detroit Tigers. The team struggled with runners in scoring position, only managing to score one run on Seth Brown's double. Despite the loss, pitcher J.T. Ginn put in a decent performance, allowing three runs in 5.0 innings. Right-hander Osvaldo Bido will be starting the next game with a 5-3 record and a 3.41 ERA. The Athletics currently rank 25th in power rankings, with a batting average of .192 against Bido. Despite their struggles, the team is looking to bounce back and continue to improve their performance this season.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros are seeking redemption after a tough home loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, where their lineup performed well but ultimately fell short. Alex Bregman's home run was a highlight, but Justin Verlander struggled, giving up eight runs in just 3.0 innings. Rookie pitcher Spencer Arrighetti will be starting the next game, with solid statistics including a 4.82 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. The Astros hold a power ranking of 7 and are ranked 12th for offense and 4th for defense, with a record of 77-66. Despite a recent loss to Oakland, the Astros remain competitive and are prepared to bounce back.

Houston Astros Strong Favorite in Upcoming Home Game against Oakland Athletics

The performance of starting pitchers Osvaldo Bido and Spencer Arrighetti has been relatively consistent following the All-Star break. Bido holds a record of 4-2 with a 3.33 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP in 46.0 innings, while Arrighetti has a record of 3-5 with a 3.40 ERA and a .208 opposing batting average in 45.0 innings. In the past 13 games, the Oakland Athletics have averaged 4.77 runs per game compared to the Houston Astros' 5.08 runs per game. Based on these statistics and performance trends, it is recommended to predict a win for the Houston Astros in this upcoming home game.

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