| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8.5 |
| HOU | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -229 |
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Astros vs Athletics: Houston Favored to Win as Hunter Brown Takes the Mound
The Oakland Athletics will be facing the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, with JP Sears set to start for the Athletics and Hunter Brown likely to start for the Astros. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:10 PM EST. Joey Estes and Hunter Brown will be the starting pitchers, with Houston being the favorite to win with a -190 opening line that has not changed.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Athletics +174 | Astros -190
- Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-128) | Astros -1.5 (+106)
- Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 66%.
Oakland vs Houston Stats
Oakland Athletics
Before the results of their Tuesday night contest, it was reported that JP Sears was expected to take the mound for the Oakland Athletics. In his last start, Sears went six innings, giving up five hits, one walk, five earned runs, and striking out five in a loss against the Seattle Mariners. This season, Sears has a record of 11-10 with a 4.34 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 122/41 K/BB ratio in 28 starts, with opposing batters hitting .250 against him. The Athletics have struggled on offense and pitching, ranking in the bottom 10 in various categories such as runs, hits, RBIs, ERA, hits allowed, and more. With a power ranking of 25, Oakland is ranked 25 in offense, 23 in defense, and currently has a record of 62-82 this season. Based on their performance, it is unlikely that Oakland will make the playoffs.
Houston Astros Analysis
The Houston Astros are set to face off in their upcoming game, with Hunter Brown expected to take the mound. Brown has had a solid season so far, with a record of 11-7 and impressive stats including a 3.41 ERA and a 161/55 K/BB ratio. The Astros have been strong offensively, consistently ranking in the top 10 in various categories such as runs, hits, and home runs. On the defensive side, the team has also excelled, ranking in the top 10 in ERA, hits allowed, and strikeouts. The Astros currently lead the AL West and have distanced themselves from the Mariners. In terms of power rankings, the Astros sit at 7 overall and are ranked #12 for offense, averaging 4.61 runs per game. In their last few matchups, Oakland has struggled against Houston, going 1-2.
Hunter Brown Emerges as Top Pitcher for Houston Astros as Team Looks to Secure Victory With Strong Offensive Performance
It is anticipated that Hunter Brown will be the starting pitcher for the Houston Astros. Recently, Brown has shown outstanding performance by conceding two earned runs or less in nine out of his last 10 starts, and only allowing one home run in his past six outings. Despite a challenging start to the season, Brown has proven himself to be one of the top pitchers since mid-June. Moreover, the Houston Astros have displayed a strong offensive presence throughout this season, ranking in the top 10 or on the verge of the top 10 in various statistical categories including runs, hits, home runs, RBIs, batting average, OBP, SLG, and OPS. Considering these factors, it is advised to bet on the run line (-1.5) and favor Houston for a victory with a margin of two or more runs.
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