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The Oakland A’s (64-82) and Houston Astros (77-68) conclude a 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Nationals Park is slated for 2:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the A’s vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 7-5

The A’s are aiming for a sweep of the Astros after a pair of 1-run games (4-3 in 12 and 5-4). On Wednesday, a 3-run 6th inning, highlighted by a 2-run HR from C Kyle McCann and an RBI single from LF Brent Rooker, gave Oakland just enough to secure the win. RHP Mason Miller closed it out in the 9th, earning his 24th save.

The Astros are looking to avoid their 1st home sweep since April 17 as they close out a 6-game homestand. Houston had dominated Oakland earlier in the season, winning 5 of the 1st 6 matchups.

A’s at Astros projected starters

RHP Mitch Spence vs. LHP Framber Valdez

Spence (7-9, 4.42 ERA) makes his 21st start and his 32nd appearance. The 26-year-old rookie has a 1.37 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 130 1/3 IP.

• Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 1 ER), 8 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 7-6 home victory against Detroit Tigers Friday
• 2024 road splits: 3-4, 5.09 ERA (58 1/3 IP, 33 ER), 1.39 WHIP, 6.6 K/9 in 15 games
• Career/2024 vs. Astros: 0-1, 4.26 ERA (2/3 IP, 2 ER) 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K in 9-2 loss May 13 in Houston

Valdez (14-6, 2.97 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 157 1/3 IP.

• Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 8-0 home victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday
• 2024 home splits: 8-2, 2.46 ERA (84 IP, 23 ER), 1.01 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 in 13 starts
• Career vs. A’s: 6-4, 2.73 ERA, 85 2/3 IP, 29 R (26 ER), 59 H, 23 BB, 79 K in 14 appearances (12 starts)
• Last start vs. A’s: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 3-0 home victory on May 15

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A’s at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 12:47 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): A’s +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Astros -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-110) | Astros -1.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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A’s at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, A’s 2

Moneyline

PASS.

Houston (-250) will get back in the win column on Thursday afternoon, but I’ll save my bet for the run line with the more reasonable odds.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ASTROS -1.5 (-110).

Betting on the Astros -1.5 is a winning strategy. Despite struggling in this series, Houston is the stronger team and the AL West leaders cannot afford to drop more games at home, especially against weaker opponents like the A’s.

Valdez, who boasts a 6-2 record and a 2.73 ERA against Oakland, has been in great form lately, going 5-1 in his last 7 starts. A’s pitcher Spence has struggled lately, going 0-3 over his last 7 games. Even though the A’s have fared well against lefties, Valdez dominated them earlier this season, shutting them out for 7 innings.

The Astros had previously excelled against Oakland, winning 5 of the 1st 6 games this season and Houston has won by multiple runs in 6 of their 7 victories over the A’s.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-110).

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The Oakland A’s (63-82) and Houston Astros (77-67) play the middle contest of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 7-4

Oakland picked up a 4-3 victory as a moderate underdog (+176) behind LHP JP Sears in Tuesday’s series opener as the Under (8.5) connected.

The A’s have been eliminated from the postseason chase for a while, but Oakland hasn’t waved the white flag. The A’s actually have a winning record in the past 15 games since Aug. 25, going 8-7. The Over has cashed in 8 of the previous 12 contests.

The Astros are still in 1st place in the AL West, but they’ve struggled across the past 7 outings, going 2-5 since Sept. 2, while the Over has cashed in 3 of the previous 4 outings.

A’s at Astros projected starters

RHP Joey Estes vs. RHP Hunter Brown

Estes (6-7, 4.46 ERA) makes his 21st start and 22nd appearance. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 111 IP (1 CG).

• Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 6-4 home setback vs. Seattle Mariners Thursday
• 2024 road splits: 2-5, 6.66 ERA, 48 2/3 IP, 36 ER, 10 HR, 1.48 WHIP, .286 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 15 BB, 43 K in 10 starts (11 appearances)
• Career vs. Astros: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 8 ER, 8 H (1 HR), 4 BB, 4 K in 8-1 road setback May 16 in only career start vs. Houston

Brown (11-7, 3.41 ERA) makes his 28th start and 29th appearance. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 153 IP.

• Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 1-0 road loss vs. Cincinnati Reds Thursday
• 2024 home splits: 5-3, 3.12 ERA, 75 IP, 26 ER, 10 HR, 1.15 WHIP, .212 OBA, 29 BB, 74 K in 13 starts
• Career vs. A’s: 3-0, 1.80 ERA (30 IP, 6 ER), 2 HR, 0.97 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 5 starts

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A’s at Astros odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:35 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): A’s +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Astros -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-114) | Astros -1.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)

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A’s at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 6, A’s 3

Moneyline

The Astros (-230) will set you back well more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk for a standalone wager. Even as part of a multi-leg parlay, including Houston sucks all of the value out of your ticket.

Plus, Houston hasn’t exactly been dominant lately, winning just twice in the past 7 outings.

However, the A’s (+190) are risky business only because Estes has been a complete disaster on the road.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Back ASTROS -1.5 (-105) at near even-money to lay the run line. While Houston has managed just 9 wins the past 20 games dating back to Aug. 20, it has won by 2 or more runs in 8 of those victories. So, if you like the Astros to win, you should like them to cash on the run line, too.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (+100) is worth playing lightly at even-money, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over is 6-4 in the past 10 starts by Estes, and he has posted a dismal 6.66 ERA in 48 2/3 IP in 10 starts and 1 relief appearance on the road this season.

For the Astros, the Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games while cashing in 2 of the past 3 starts by Brown. Go high, but be careful.

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