Astros vs Athletics Betting Odds
When: July 27, 2022, at 3:37 p.m. EDT
Venue: Oakland Coliseum – Oakland, CA
Astros vs Athletics Betting Preview
An American League West battle concludes Wednesday afternoon when the Houston Astros (64-34, 34-20 away) visit the Oakland Athletics (37-63, 16-33 home). Houston is running away with the AL West and the only question now is will they catch the Yankees and Dodgers for the best record in the majors. This game will air live on ESPN+.
Yordan Alvarez wants the MVP this season as he leads Houston with a .307 batting average, 28 home runs and 68 RBIs. The Astros are batting .240 and the pitching staff has combined for a 3.05 ERA and 1.11 WHIP.
Seth Brown has been the catalyst for Oakland as he leads the team with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs. Sean Murphy somehow, has a team high .244 batting average. The Athletics are batting .214 and the pitchers have recorded a 4.31 ERA and 1.31 WHIP.
Astros vs Athletics Betting Trends
Astros
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games.
- Houston are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
- Houston are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Oakland.
- Houston are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games on the road.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Oakland.
- Houston are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the American League.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 9 games against an opponent in the American League West Division.
Athletics
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games.
- Oakland are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 7 games against Houston.
- Oakland are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland’s last 9 games when playing at home against Houston.
- Oakland are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the American League.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games against an opponent in the American League West Division.
Astros vs Athletics Pick & Prediction
Last time out, Oakland took the second game of this series 5-3 Tuesday night. The Athletics took a 4-0 lead in the third inning and were able to hold off the Astros as Oakland now goes for a rare sweep.
Yordan Alvarez went 2-3 with one double, one walk, one RBI and one run scored in the loss. Chad Pinder went 1-4 with a grand slam, four RBIs and one run scored in the win. Frankie Montas improved to 4-9, Luis Garcia fell to 8-6 and Lou Trivino saved his 10th game of the season.
Pitching Matchup: Cristian Javier (6-5, 3.13 ERA, 1.06 WHIP) vs Cole Irvin (5-7, 3.08 ERA, 1.07 WHIP)
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