The Houston Astros (-202) are set to take on the Oakland Athletics (+180) at 9:40 PM EDT today. The run total has been set at 8.5. In terms of the run line, the Astros are favored at -1.5 with odds of -130, while the Athletics are the underdogs at +1.5 with odds of +110.
For tonight’s game, the pitching matchup is expected to be J.P. France for the Astros and Hogan Harris for the Athletics.
The Astros played their last game yesterday, securing a close 4-1 victory against the Rockies. However, playing on short rest could pose a challenge for them tonight. As for the Athletics, they also played their last game yesterday, edging out the Red Sox with a 6-5 win. Like the Astros, the Athletics might also face difficulties playing on short rest.
Win Trends
Let’s take a look at the recent performance of the two teams. In their last 10 games, the Astros have emerged victorious in 5 games. On the other hand, the Athletics have only won 2 of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
When it comes to the total runs scored in their games, the Astros have gone over the set total in 5 of their last 10 games, while staying under in the other 5. As for the Athletics, there doesn’t seem to be a clear trend, with 5 of their last 10 games going over the set total and 4 staying under.
For this game, we’re following the hot streak of Shark player Bigmoney212 and placing our bet on the Houston Astros -1.5 (-130). If you’re still unsure about this pick, you can download the Shark Book app for free and see what other bettors are saying about this matchup. Take advantage of the insights and betting tips shared by fellow sports enthusiasts!