Houston Astros at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Houston Astros at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Astros (52-48) and Oakland A’s (40-62) play the middle contest of a 3-game set Tuesday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network/ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 6-2

The Astros lost 4-0 in the series opener Monday, as they were unable to solve LHP Hogan Harris. The Athletics cashed as a moderate underdog (+134) as the Under (9) easily cashed. The shutout loss was the 1st for Houston since June 18 against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

Houston’s offense has scored 4 or fewer runs in 6 in a row, averaging 2.3 runs per game (RPG), with the Under going 5-1 in the span.

The Athletics have scored 4 or more runs in 7 straight games, averaging 8.4 RPG in the span. The Over is on a 5-1 run for the A’s. However, the Under has hit in 3 in a row against the Astros, with these teams combining for just 15 runs in the past 3 meetings.

Astros at A’s projected starters

RHP Jake Bloss vs. RHP Osvaldo Bido

Bloss (0-0, 4.70 ERA) makes his 3rd start, and 1st career road appearance. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 7 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 2 ER, 4 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 4 K in 6-3 home win vs. Miami Marlins July 11
  • 2024 road splits: No career road starts
  • Has never faced Athletics

Bido (1-1, 3.44 ERA) makes his 2nd start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 5.4 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 18 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 2 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 12-11 home loss vs. Texas Rangers May 8
  • 2024 home splits: 0-1, 5.91 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 7 ER), 1.59 WHIP, .220 OBA, 8 BB, 12 K in 1 start and 4 relief appearance
  • Has never faced Astros

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Astros at A’s odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:36 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -136 (bet $136 to win $100) | A’s +116 (bet $100 to win $116)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+120) | A’s +1.5 (-144)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -124 | U: +102)

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Astros at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, A’s 3

Moneyline

The ASTROS (-136) are worth a look as a moderate favorite for the bounce-back game against the Athletics (+116).

Houston was on the short end of a 4-0 score in Monday’s series opener. The Astros have struggled with the bats, averaging just 2.3 runs in the past 6 outings, so go lightly. However, in a game with rather inexperienced pitching, the Astros should be able to piece something together.

Run line/Against the spread

The A’s +1.5 (-144) are worth playing if you’re a little more on the conservative side.

The Athletics have had surprisingly decent pitching lately, allowing 3 or fewer runs in 4 of the past 5 games, and 6 of the previous 9 outings.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (+102) is worth a look at plus-money.

While the Over has cashed in 5 of the past 6 games for the A’s, the total went low in Monday’s 4-0 win by the A’s, and we’ve had just 15 combined runs in the past 3 meetings, all Under results.

The Under is 5-1 in the past 6 games for the Astros, with Houston’s offense going for just 14 runs in the span. The Astros pitching staff has allowed just 31 runs in the past 11 games, so there isn’t a ton of risk going low on the total. At plus-money, this is a great play.

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Houston Astros at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Houston Astros at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Astros (52-47) and Oakland A’s (39-62) begin a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 6-1

The Astros were unable to cap off a 3-game sweep in Seattle, falling 6-4 against the Mariners Sunday after winning the 1st 2 games by a combined score of 7-2. Houston has picked up 6 wins in the past 9 games while going a respectable 8-4 across the past 12 outings on the road.

The A’s were cooled off 8-5 against the Los Angeles Angels Sunday as Oakland couldn’t complete the 3-game series sweep. Still, the A’s ran their streak of 5 or more runs to 6 games, averaging 9.2 runs per game (RPG) during the span.

Houston has won 7 of the past 8 meetings since Sept. 13, 2023, with the A’s picking up a 3-1 win at home May 25 for the only victory in the span. The Under is 7-2-1 in the previous 10 meetings between these AL West rivals.

Astros at A’s projected starters

RHP Spencer Arrighetti vs. LHP Hogan Harris

Arrighetti (4-7, 5.63 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 5.0 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 80 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H (1 solo HR), 3 BB, 7 K in 2-1 home loss in 10 innings vs. Texas Rangers July 13
  • 2024 road splits: 1-5, 6.70 ERA (41 2/3 IP, 31 ER), 1.87 WHIP, .300 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 27 BB, 48 K in 9 starts
  • Career vs. A’s: 1-1, 4.50 ERA (10 IP, 5 ER), 10.8 K/9 in 2 starts this season

Harris (1-3, 3.40 ERA) makes his 9th start and 11th appearance. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 47 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 6 BB, 0 K in 6-2 road win vs. Philadelphia Phillies July 12
  • 2024 home splits: 1-2, 3.29 ERA (27 1/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.28 WHIP, .243 OBA, 10 BB, 17 K in 4 starts and 1 relief appearance
  • 2024 vs. Astros: No-decision, 3 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 1 relief appearance of 8-1 road loss May 16
  • Career vs. Astros: 0-1, 1.26 ERA (14 1/3 IP, 2 ER), 0.56 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 1 start and 2 relief appearances

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Astros at A’s odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:48 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -152 (bet $152 to win $100) | A’s +128 (bet $100 to win $128)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+120) | A’s +1.5 (-144)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Astros at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

A’s 6, Astros 3

Moneyline

The A’S (+128) are a good bet if you’re a little more on the adventurous side.

The Astros (-152) have been playing better baseball lately after a dreadful start to the season, especially by their standards. However, Houston can’t be trusted with the erratic Arrighetti on the bump against an Oakland offense which has been surprisingly red-hot lately.

Run line/Against the spread

The A’S +1.5 (-144) are not priced out of line if you’re a little more conservative and would like some insurance. It’s hard to trust Oakland straight up, but Harris has been serviceable, and he handled the Astros in his previous relief appearance earlier this season.

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Over/Under

OVER 8 (-105) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The reason to go high is Oakland’s offense lately, as it is averaging 9.2 RPG across the past 6 outings. And, it’s a good idea to play the Over against Arrighetti, who has been erratic, especially away from home.

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