Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics are set to face off in the third game of their four-game series on Thursday night in the AL West. The two teams have split the first
Game outlook
The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics are set to face off in the third game of their four-game series on Thursday night in the AL West. The two teams have split the first two games of the series, with the Astros currently holding a 3-1 lead in the season series. Colton Gordon will take the mound for the Astros, while Jacob Lopez will start for the Athletics. Houston is the betting favorite, opening at -130 with the current line at Houston -139. First pitch is scheduled for 10:05 EST. Stay tuned for our Astros vs. Athletics prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros -139 | Athletics +122
Spread: Astros -1.5 (+111) | Athletics +1.5 (-130)
Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 58%.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are currently leading the AL West division and are looking to extend their five-game lead over the Mariners. They recently won a game against the Athletics, hitting five home runs, including two from rookie outfielder Cam Smith. Smith has shown promise in his rookie season, with impressive stats of 26 RBIs and a .266 batting average. Christian Walker also contributed with his tenth home run of the season. Isaac Parades has been the top power hitter with 15 home runs and 44 RBIs. Colton Gordon will be pitching in the upcoming game with a 2-1 record and a 4.70 ERA. The team is ranked 18th in offense, third in defense, and has a 43-31 record this season.