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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Houston Astros (23-29) and Oakland Athletics (22-32) meet Sunday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is set for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Houston leads 5-1

Oakland picked up a 3-1 win Saturday while covering as a +136 home underdog. LHP JP Sears got the win (6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K) as the A’s have won 2 of their last 3 games.

Saturday’s loss was ended Houston’s 6-game win streak over Oakland. The Astros have gone 4-4 over the last 8 games, alternating wins and losses.

Astros at Athletics projected starters

RHP Ronel Blanco vs. RHP Aaron Brooks

Blanco (4-0, 2.09 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 47 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 2-1 win over Oakland on May 14
  • Career vs. Oakland: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (3 IP, 0 ER), 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 1 start

Brooks (0-1, 4.15 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 5.5 K/9 in 13 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 3 K in a 5-4 win over Colorado Tuesday
  • Career vs. Houston: 0-5, 7.09 ERA (33 IP, 26 ER), 1.52 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 across 6 starts

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Astros at Athletics odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:03 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -162 (bet $162 to win $100) | Athletics +136 (bet $100 to win $136)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+104) | Athletics +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Astros at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, Athletics 2

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Astros to pick up the win here as -162 favorites, but the line is just slightly too risky to bet on. Bet on the spread and/or O/U instead.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN ASTROS -1.5 (+104).

Houston has covered the spread in 9 of its last 13 games overall. The Astros have also won by at least 2 runs in each of their last 3 wins vs. Oakland. The A’s are also only 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games and 25-29 ATS this season.

This is only a lean because Houston is only 22-30 ATS on the year and because the A’s are 11-9 ATS this year when entering as home underdogs.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-105).

The Under has hit in 2 of Houston’s last 3 games and is 28-21-3 on the season. The Under is also 7-2-1 in the last 10 Houston-Oakland matchups,

Be aware that the Under is 25-26-3 for the Athletics this season.

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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Houston Astros (53-43) and Oakland Athletics (27-71) meet Thursday to kick off a 4-game series. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 6-0

Houston won 4-1 as a -154 road favorite Wednesday to earn a split in a 2-game series with the Colorado Rockies. The Astros led from the 3rd inning through to the end of the game and RHP Brandon Bielak pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings allowing only 1 hit and striking out 4 batters.

Oakland won 6-5 as a +195 home underdog Wednesday to win a 3-game series vs. the Boston Red Sox 2-1. The Athletics led 6-2 by the end of the 4th inning but the Red Sox scored 3 runs over the next 2 frames but were unable to complete the comeback. Oakland has now won back-to-back games after an 8-game losing skid from July 6-17.

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Astros at Athletics projected starters

RHP J.P. France vs. LHP Hogan Harris

France (4-3, 3.31 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 70 2/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 9 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 7-5 road win Friday vs. Los Angeles Angels
  • First career appearance vs. Oakland

Harris (2-3, 6.51 ERA) makes his 5th start and 11th appearance. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 47 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 5 K as a reliever in 10-7 home loss Saturday vs. Minnesota
  • Career vs. Houston: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (5 IP, 0 ER), 1 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 1 relief appearance

Astros at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:48 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Athletics +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (-110) | Athletics +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Astros at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 9, Athletics 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Astros (-185) should be able to pick up a win Thursday as they are clearly the better team and have dominated the Athletics in recent meetings, but the line is too rich and not worth the juice.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ASTROS -1.5 (-110).

The Astros are 9-1 in the last 10 Houston-Oakland matchups and are on a 7-game win streak vs. Oakland, 6 of which came this season. Houston is also 3-0 in France’s last 3 starts while the Athletics are 0-3 in Harris’ last 3 starts. Only 1 of the last 10 matchups between these teams has come down to a 1-run margin. The Astros should win, and they should do it by at least 2 runs.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-115).

The Over is 3-1 in Harris’ last 4 starts, is 4-1 in the Athletics’ last 5 games and is 7-2-1 in their last 10 overall.

The Over is 3-0 in France’s last 3 starts.

The Over is 2-0 in each of the last 2 matchups between Houston and Oakland.

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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Houston Astros (30-21) and Oakland Athletics (10-44) meet Sunday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is set for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 2-0

Houston won 6-3 on Saturday as -320 road favorites. The Astros got a 2-run HR from SS Jeremy Pena in the 1st inning. Houston led 2-1 in the 8th inning when it scored 4 runs to put the game away.

The Astros have won 2 straight 3 of their last 5. Oakland has lost 10 straight  and the Athletics are now 5-22 at home. Houston is 16-10 on the road.

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Astros at Athletics projected starters

RHP Cristian Javier vs. RHP Luis Medina

Javier (5-1, 3.07 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 58 2/3 innings.

  • Last outing: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K, in a 12-2 road win Monday vs. Milwaukee Brewers
  • Career vs. Oakland: 2-3 with a 4.81 ERA (43 IP, 23 ER), 34 H, 10 HR, 18 BB, 52 K in 11 appearances (8 starts)

Medina (0-3, 6.45 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 22 1/3 innings.

  • Last outing: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K, in a 3-2 road loss Tuesday vs. Seattle Mariners
  • First career start vs. Houston

Astros at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:02 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Athletics +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -2.5 (+105) | Athletics +2.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Astros at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, Athletics 2

Moneyline

AVOID.

Houston should win, but as such heavy favorites the risk associated with this bet is not worth the reward. Bet on either the run line or O/U instead.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN ASTROS -2.5 (+105).

Only 2 of the last 10 meetings have finished with a 1-run margin. The Astros are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings overall and are clearly the much better team in this series. Expect the Astros to complete the series sweep and do so by at least 3 runs.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

For Houston the Under is 6-4 in their last 10 overall and 3-1 in their last 4 overall. The Under for Houston is also 5-0 in their last 5 Sunday games. For Oakland the Under is 8-2 in their last 10 and 4-1 in their last 5.

The Under is also 4-1 in the last 5 meetings and 6-4 in the last 10 meetings.

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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Houston Astros (54-28) take the field against the Oakland Athletics (28-56) Friday at the Oakland Coliseum for the first of a 3-game set. First pitch is scheduled 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 3-0.

Houston is ablaze in these summer months. The Astros are 9-1 in the last 10 and 16-4 in the last 20. They’ve showed their championship experience with a 15-6 record in 1-run ballgames. DH Yordan Alvarez and SS Jeremy Pena each have 3 homers in the last 7 days.

The A’s are going a different direction, and they received a scare with RHP Frankie Montas, their biggest trade piece, coming down with a shoulder issue. Oakland is 3-7 in its last 10 and 8-22 in its last 30.

Astros at Athletics projected starters

RHP Jose Urquidy vs. RHP Paul Blackburn

Urquidy (7-3, 4.15 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 80 1/3 IP.

  • Allowed 1 ER over 6+ IP in 3 straight starts.
  • Was 0-1 with a 4.96 ERA in 3 starts against A’s last year.
  • Current A’s are hitting .159 with a .250 weighted on-base average in 48 plate appearances.

Blackburn (6-3, 2.90 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 87 IP.

  • He allowed 4 ER on 5 H, no BB and 5 K’s in 6 2/3 innings in a loss to Houston May 30.
  • Has a 4.46 ERA in his last 7 starts.
  • Is 0-3 with a 10.80 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 4 starts (5 games) lifetime against Houston.

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 at 1:24 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Astros -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Athletics +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (-108) | Athletics +1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Astros at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 7, Royals 3

Money line

I think Oakland gets one of these games, but Blackburn hasn’t had much success against the Astros. Keep that thought in your back pocket for Sunday when Cole Irvin starts. There is very little value on this game, which means we’re going to have to get creative. Urquidy gave up just 1 ER in his last 3 starts against the Mets, Yankees and Angels. I’m down with ASTROS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-122).

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Run line/Against the spread

The Astros won 2 of the 3 games by more than a run this season. Eleven of the last 13 wins for Houston has been by more than a run. For the season, the Astros are 44-38 on the RL and 24-19 on the road. I don’t like juiced run lines, but this one makes sense. Take the ASTROS -1.5 (-108).

Over/Under

The Over is just 2-8 in Oakland’s last 10. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Oakland. If this number were 8.5, I’d consider leaning toward the Under. But Houston is scoring 5.9 runs per game over the last 10 on its own. We’ll LEAN OVER 7.5 (-108).

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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Houston Astros (91-64) and Oakland Athletics (84-71) close out their three-game series Sunday. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is slated for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The A’s have won the first two games of the series with the first being a 14-2 rout Friday and the second being decided by a walk-off RBI double from CF Starling Marte in Oakland’s 2-1 win Saturday.

Season series: Astros lead 9-6.

RHP Jake Odorizzi is Houston’s projected starter. Odorizzi is 6-7 with a 4.22 ERA (96 IP, 45 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 21 starts and one relief appearance.

  • Last outing: No-decision in Houston’s 15-1 victory at the Texas Rangers with 1 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB and 1 K. Odorizzi exited early with a sprained foot and missed his last start while on the injured list.
  • Road splits: 4-4 with a 4.70 ERA (53 2/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.23 WHIP and 2.6 K/BB in 12 starts.
  • vs. A’s on the current roster (102 PA): 3.58 FIP with a .194 batting average, .238 wOBA, .413 expected slugging percentage, 18.6 K% and 86.9 mph exit velocity.

RHP Paul Blackburn gets the nod for the A’s. Blackburn is 1-3 with a 5.17 ERA (31 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.60 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 across seven starts.

  • Last outing: Loss, 5-2, with 4 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB and 5 K Tuesday vs. the Seattle Mariners.
  • Home splits: 0-1 with a 4.67 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 9 ER), 22 H, 3 BB and 14 K over four starts.

Astros at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Astros -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Athletics -103 (bet $103 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Astros -1.5 (+133) | Athletics +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Prediction

Astros 8, Athletics 5

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the ASTROS (-117) because, between starting and relief pitching, I’d give Houston the edge and the Astros have the much more productive lineup.

Oakland’s bullpen has the second-worst ERA in September and the fourth-worst WAR. Also, Blackburn has an ERA higher than 5 over his last seven starts and Odorizzi has a sub-3 ERA in his last seven outings.

On top of that, Houston has a better record in division games, against right-handed starters and is 35-26 overall as a road favorite while Oakland is only 7-12 as a home underdog.

Furthermore, the Astros clearly have the best lineup in road games. Houston’s lineup ranks first in wRC+, wOBA, BB/K and hard-hit rate away from home.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS because the payout for Houston’s money line isn’t steep enough considering the Astros are just 29-32 ATS as road favorites and the A’s are 12-7 ATS as home underdogs. Also, three of the last four Astros-Athletics meetings have been decided by a single run.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the OVER 9.5 (+105) for a small wager because of the Oakland bullpen’s aforementioned struggles this month, Houston’s hitting prowess on the road and the Astros having a 13-6 O/U when Odorizzi gets the start.

Additionally, the Over has cashed in 12 of the last 17 Astros-Athletics meetings and eight of the last nine in Oakland.

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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Houston Astros (91-63) and Oakland Athletics (83-71) play the second game of a three-game set at Oakland Coliseum Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Astros LHP Framber Valdez (11-5, 3.07 ERA) makes his 21st start of the season. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 across 123 IP.

  • Twirled 7 scoreless innings with 6 hits, 3 walks and 6 strikeouts in a win on the road against the Los Angeles Angels Monday.
  • Allowed 6 runs (5 earned) on 10 hits in 5 IP in a no-decision in his only appearance vs. Oakland July 6.

Athletics LHP Sean Manaea (10-10, 4.05 ERA) makes his 31st start of the season. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 9.7 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 across 166 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed 4 runs on 8 hits and a walk with 3 strikeouts across 5 IP in a loss against the Seattle Mariners Monday.
  • Is 0-2 with a 4.63 ERA across 23 1/3 IP over four starts against the Astros this season.

Astros at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Astros -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Athletics +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Astros -1.5 (+135) | Athletics +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Astros 4, Athletics 2

Money line (ML)

The ASTROS (-120) are looking to avenge a loss to the Athletics in the opener, as the A’s blasted them 14-2.

Valdez has been sharp lately, and Manaea really seems to have a mental block against the ‘Stros. He is winless in four starts against them this season, and that isn’t going to change Saturday.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

ASTROS -1.5 (+135) is worth a small-unit play. Each of the last three victories by Houston was by 4 or more runs, and eight of the last 10 wins were by 2 or more to cover the run line. If you like Houston to win outright, you should like it to win by 2 or more runs, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 7.5 (+100) is the play after the Over hit in the opener. We have two solid southpaws on the bump, and the two pitchers will produce plenty of donuts.

You’ll be bucking some hard trends here, as the Over is 8-for-8 in the previous eight meetings in Oaktown, and 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.

If it makes you feel better, the Under is 5-2-1 in the last eight on the road for Houston vs. LHP, and the Under is 17-5 in the past 22 for the A’s at home vs. LHP.

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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Houston Astros (91-62) and Oakland Athletics (82-71) open a three-game AL West series Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET at Oakland Coliseum. Let’s analyze the lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Zack Greinke is the scheduled starter for the Astros. He is 11-6 with a 4.11 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 6.2 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9 through 168 2/3 IP over 29 starts.

  • Has benefited from allowing a mere .264 batting average on balls in play.
  • Has fallen off in his last three starts against iffy offensive clubs. In back-to-back starts against the Texas Rangers and a third against the Arizona Diamondbacks the veteran hurler owns a 12.46 ERA and 1.92 WHIP.

RHP Frankie Montas is the scheduled starter for the Athletics. He is 12-9 with a 3.57 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 through 174 IP over 30 starts.

  • Coming off 7 shutout innings in which he allowed just 1 hit against the Los Angeles Angels. Owns a 1.89 ERA over his last six starts and that stretch includes turns against the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants.
  • Owns a 3.31 ERA at Oakland Coliseum since 2019. Owns a 1.64 ERA over his last 33 IP at home.

Astros at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Astros +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Athletics -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Astros +1.5 (-205) | Athletics -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Astros 4, Athletics 3

Money line (ML)

Houston opened its current road trip by winning three of four games against the Angels. The Astros are 12-5 over their last 17 games, and they won eight of those games by 4 or more runs. Over that same 17-game span, Houston has slashed its way to a .295/.371/.512 (.883 OPS) line.

The Athletics are coming off a dreadful home series against the Seattle Mariners. Oakland lost four straight to the Mariners and is just 9-12 over 21 games this month.

The Astros have outscored the A’s 81-46 in the season series and have won nine of 13 games along the way.

There are crisscrossing signals in looking at Friday’s starters. It sets up middling the money line and run line with partial-unit plays: BACK THE ASTROS (+102).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

TAKE THE ATHLETICS +1.5 (-210) on a play half the size of the ML wager on the alternate line. We’re shooting for a low-scoring one-run win for the Astros.

This doesn’t come up often at all. Oakland has played in a lot of close games of late. Leave a gigantic chunk of your bankroll alone and take a shot here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BACK THE UNDER 7.5 (+100).

The price is right. Montas is more likable than what’s presented by his surface ERA. He pitches well at home, and Greinke — though struggling — does have a nice career line against current Oakland batters (.578 OPS against).

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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Houston Astros (24-18) and Oakland Athletics (26-17) meet Wednesday at 9:40 p.m. ET for the middle contest of a three-game series at RingCentral Coliseum. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Zack Greinke is the projected starting pitcher for the Astros. He is 3-1 with a 4.18 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, and 1.9 BB/9 in 51 2/3 IP over 9 starts.

Greinke held the A’s scoreless for six innings in their first meeting of the season (April 1), and current Oakland bats own an aggregate .651 OPS against him.

RHP Frankie Montas is the projected starter for the Athletics. He is 5-2 with a 4.93 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 8.4 K/9, and 2.4 BB/9 in 42 IP over 8 starts.

Current Houston bats own a high-walk, high-contact .751 OPS against the Oakland right-hander.

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Astros at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Astros -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Athletics -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Astros -1.5 (+140) |  Athletics +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Astros 5, Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

Oakland took Tuesday’s series opener, 6-5. That snapped a six-game Astros win streak. The Athletics are now three games over .500 (14-11) at home despite being a minus-18 in run differential.

Greinke was solid in his last start after scuffling over his previous three. Oakland has had its struggles against right-handed pitching (.674 OPS) while being a top-10 group against lefties (.753). The Astros swept the A’s in Oakland back in April.

BACK THE ASTROS (-115).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

No team has a higher OPS the last two weeks than Houston’s .857 mark. With that figure, an analytic bent fading the Oakland bullpen, and an 18-mile-an-hour batter’s breeze out to center in the forecast, a HOUSTON -1.5 (+140) wager is a reasonable play, perhaps as an undercard option paired with the above.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. 

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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Houston Astros (2-0) meet the Oakland Athletics (0-2) Saturday for their third of a four-game series at RingCentral Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Houston took the first two games of the series by a combined score of 17-6, and Astros 3B Alex Bregman hit a home run in both games with 5 RBIs.

Season series: Astros 2-0.

RHP Lance McCullers Jr. is on the bump for the Astros Saturday. McCullers was 3-3 with a 3.93 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 and 3.5 BB/9 in 55 IP in 11 starts last season.

  • 2021 Spring Training: 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA (7 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 11 K, 2 BB) over 3 starts.
  • 2020 vs. Athletics: 1-0 with 6 innings pitched, 1 ER, 6 H, 7 K and 1 BB in 1 start.

RHP Cole Irvin is making his 2021 and Athletics debut today. This is Irvin’s fourth career start and first since 2019 when he was pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies.

  • 2021 Spring Training: 1-1 with a 1.00 ERA (18 IP, 2 ER, 18 K, 3 BB) in 5 appearances (3 starts).
  • Career: 2-2 with a 6.75 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 in his 19 appearances.

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Astros at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Astros -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Athletics +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Astros -1.5 (+125) | Athletics +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Athletics 7, Astros 5

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” towards ATHLETICS (+105) for a half-unit only because it’s hard to forecast how Oakland’s starting pitcher will perform since Irvin hasn’t made a start since 2019.

However, McCullers got shelled on the road in 2020. He was 0-3 with a 7.33 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in six road starts last season, and Houston is 0-4 in McCullers’ last four starts as a road favorite.

Furthermore, McCullers’ most-used pitch in his arsenal is the sinker, and the Athletics have four hitters in their lineup with a .420 wOBA or higher vs. sinkers last season, including DH/1B Mitch Moreland, who Oakland acquired this offseason.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS with a “LEAN” toward Athletics +1.5 (-150) because I wouldn’t hate putting Oakland’s run line in a parlay with the Philadelphia Phillies’ run line for a plus-money payout. But, laying -150 for Oakland’s run line on its own is a no-go.

Over/Under (O/U)

Houston’s lineup was in the bottom-10 of wOBA, wRC+ and slugging percentage in baseball last season. But, most seamheads expect that to progress back to the mean in 2020.

The Astros scored five earned runs against lefties in Oakland’s bullpen on Opening Day, and seven of their eight runs yesterday were against left-handed pitchers.

Also, the Over is 6-0 in Oakland’s last six games vs. a right-handed starter and 4-0 in the last four Astros-Athletics games.

BET OVER 9 (-105) for 1 unit.

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