The Oakland Athletics take on the Houston Astros in a matchup of American League West foes. The Astros, with their league-best record, come into this game as heavy favorites with a money line of -363. The Athletics, on the other hand, will hope to be the underdogs that upset the odds with their money line at +292.
Pitching Matchup
The pitching matchup for this game is set to be Oakland’s James Kaprielian vs. Houston’s Framber Valdez. Kaprielian has a 3-1 record with a decent ERA of 2.51, while Valdez has a 6-2 record with an ERA of 2.97.
Trends to Consider
As we delve into some trends, we can see that the Athletics have been struggling lately, having only won 2 out of their last 10 games. The Astros, on the other hand, have been on fire, winning 9 out of their last 10 games.
Win Trends
The Athletics have been struggling on both sides of the ball, with their bats quiet and their defense being sloppy at times. The Astros, on the other hand, have had a winning formula and have been dominant in their recent winning run.
Totals Trends
The Athletics have been involved in games that have gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 6 of their last 10. The Astros have had a more even split, with the total going over in 3 of their last 10 games and staying under in 7 of their last 10.
Expert Pick
For this game, we’re following expert bettor DougTuna661 and taking the Houston Astros to cover the -1.5 run line. The odds for Houston to cover the run line are -171, and we feel that they have a strong chance to win by at least two runs. You can see more expert picks and betting recommendations on the Shark Book app, which is free to download—an essential tool for any sports bettor. So, what are you waiting for? Download the app today and start winning!