Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros 9/12/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros
MLB: 8:10 PM EST
Sep. 12, 2019
TV: ATSW
Latest Odds : HOU -263 Total 9
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 an 85-60 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent road game against the Houston Astros, 21-7. Tanner Roark received the starting nod for the Oakland Athletics, and he struggled as he gave up 5 earned runs in 5.2 innings. Matt Olson had a big game from the plate for the Oakland Athletics as he went 2 for 4 with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs.
The Oakland Athletics are set to start Homer Bailey (12-8, 4.87 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 2 earned runs in 6.1 innings against the Detroit Tigers. Homer Bailey struggled in his 1 start against the Houston Astros during the 2019 season as he gave up 9 earned runs in 2 innings.
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The Houston Astros come into this matchup with a 95-51 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent home game against the Oakland Athletics, 21-7. Wade Miley received the starting nod for the Houston Astros, and he struggled as he gave up 7 earned runs while only recording 1 out. George Springer had a solid game from the plate for the Houston Astros as he went 2 for 2 with 2 HRs and 2 RBIs.
The Houston Astros are set to start Justin Verlander (18-5, 2.52 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings against the Seattle Mariners. Justin Verlander had success in his 3 starts against the Oakland Athletics during the 2019 season as he is 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Athletics are 9-2 in their last 11 vs. American League West.
Astros are 36-15 in their last 51 games on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Free Betting Pick: Under 9
The Houston Astros have dominated the Oakland Athletics as of recent, especially when Justin Verlander is on the mound as they have won 5 of their last 6 meetings. The Houston Astros have been very good at home this season as they bring an impressive 56-18 record into this matchup while the A’s are slightly above the .500 mark on the road. The Astros are throwing arguably the Cy Young frontrunner in Justin Verlander as he is 18-5 with a 2.52 ERA on the season, and he should be able to outduel the A’s starter Homer Bailey who is sitting at a 4.87 ERA. The Astros will eat up a 4.87 ERA at home as they are one of the most talented teams in baseball. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 6-2.