Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros 7/24/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros
MLB: 2:10 PM EST
Jul. 24, 2019
TV: ATSW
Latest Odds : HOU -225 Total 8.5
The Oakland Athletics are set to visit Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas for an American League West clash against the Houston Astros. The Oakland Athletics come into this matchup with a 57-44 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent road game against the Houston Astros, 11-1. Homer Bailey received the starting nod for the Oakland Athletics, and he struggled as he gave up 9 earned runs in 2 innings. Matt Canha was responsible for the lone score of the game for the Oakland Athletics as he contributed an RBI double.
The Oakland Athletics are set to start Chris Bassitt (7-4, 3.96 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 2 earned runs in 5 innings against the Minnesota Twins. Chris Bassitt struggled in his 1 start against the Houston Astros during the 2019 season as he gave up 3 earned runs in 6 innings.
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The Houston Astros come into this matchup with a 65-37 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent home game against the Oakland Athletics, 11-1. Gerrit Cole received the starting nod for the Houston Astros, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings. Yuli Gurriel had a big game from the plate for the Houston Astros as he went 3 for 3 with 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The Houston Astros are set to start Justin Verlander (12-4, 2.99 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 2 earned runs in 6 innings against the Texas Rangers. Justin Verlander had success in 1 start against the Oakland Athletics during the 2019 season as he gave up 1 earned run in 8 innings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Athletics are 21-9 in their last 30 road games.
Astros are 94-46 in their last 140 games on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Under 8.5
The Houston Astros have dominated the Oakland Athletics at home as of recent as they have won 25 of their last 35 meetings. The Houston Astros have been amazing on their home field this season as they bring an impressive 37-14 record into this matchup which is one of the best in the MLB. The Houston Astros also have the pitching advantage in this game as Justin Verlander has a very respectable stat line (12-4, 2.99 ERA) which puts him at the top of most Cy Young ballots. The Houston Astros have an astonishing 7.5 game lead on the Oakland Athletics in the AL West, and they will continue to show why in this one. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 5-2.