The Houston Astros (64-32) and Oakland Athletics (35-63) clash Monday at Oakland Coliseum. The opener of the 3-game AL West series is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Houston leads 6-3.
The Astros opened the 2nd half by sweeping a Thursday doubleheader from the New York Yankees. Houston has since won 3 straight at the Seattle Mariners and is now just 1½ games behind the Yanks for the best record in the AL.
The Athletics last week logged 3 straight wins from July 21-23 for just the 2nd time this season. Oakland is 3-2 in 5 games since the break. A ballclub that owns a mere .611 OPS on the year has notched a .718 OPS since July 11.
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Astros at Athletics projected starters
RHP Jake Odorizzi vs. RHP Adam Oller
Odorizzi (4-2, 3.56 ERA) owns a 1.19 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 48 IP across 10 starts.
- Facing Oakland for a 3rd consecutive start; allowed a combined 3 earned runs on 9 hits over 12 1/3 IP in outings against the Athletics July 10 and July 17.
- Averages just 77 pitches per start.
Oller (0-3, 8.56 ERA) is lined up for his 6th start and 11th appearance overall. He’s clocked a 1.98 WHIP, 6.3 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 through 27 1/3 IP.
- Last pitched on July 17 at Houston and allowed 3 runs on 6 hits across 4 1/3 IP.
- Is a fly-ball pitcher who’s been hurt by a 17.4% HR/FB rate.
Astros at Athletics odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 10 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Astros -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (-130) | Athletics +1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Astros at Athletics picks and predictions
Prediction
Astros 6, Athletics 4
Money line
Lots of juice to overcome. Too much so. PASS.
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Run line/Against the spread
Houston has performed well in mid-trip series openers, and its bullpen is in good enough shape to deal with a short-ish start from Odorizzi.
Still, the price has to be right to have the value along for the ride. PASS, unless you can get the Astros -1.5 (-125) or better.
Over/Under
Both clubs have some Under trends rolling, but zagging is the right play here.
There’s a bit of upside likability in the batting numbers for both sides, and the familiarity factor likely plays into more traffic on the bases. Add in a batter’s breeze in the forecast, and the OVER 8.5 (+100) is a solid play.
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