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Looking for Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics free mlb predictions? MLB betting sees the Astros taking on the Athletics on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland California. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLB baseball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLB predictions like this Astros Athletics free pick.
2018 MLB Season
(44-25) Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics (34-34)
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2018
Time: 3:35 PM ET
Venue: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland California
Projected Pitchers: Justin Verlander vs. Frankie Montas
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -170
MLB RunLine Betting Odds: Astros -1.5 -110 Athletics +1.5 +108
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: ov 7.5 -105 un 7.5 +100
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Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are still one of the best teams in the league this season. The Astros are deadly. The lineup is loaded and clicking on all cylinders at the right time. Once the bats are swinging like they are now, look for a big day from the Astros.
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The Astros will look for ace Justin Verlander (8-2, 1.45 ERA) to give them a good start. If Verlander is able to come out, and play his game, the Athletics are going to be in trouble. Look for Verlander to go seven or more innings in this one.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a better team than they were last season, but are still failing to stay consistent. The Athletics are 3-3 over their last six games. That includes two losses to the Astros. Oakland lost last night, 13-5.
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In order to get off to the right foot in this game, the Athletics are starting Frankie Montas (3-0, 1.25 ERA). Montas has not faced the Astros this season. He is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA. Lineups hit .250 against Montas in his lone road start this year.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- HOU are 7-1 in their last 8 Thu. games.
- Over is 10-2 in HOU last 12 games following a win.
- Over is 9-2 in HOU last 11 games as a favorite.
- Under is 13-5 in OAK last 18 home games.
- Over is 9-2-1 in the last 12 meetings.
Free Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics MLB Prediction:
It is hard to go against the solid play of Houston’s Justin Verlander. He is a top three pitcher in the game, and can throw anything needed. Montas is also a good pitcher, but no Verlander. Look for the Houston bats to get the win. Take the Astros.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: OVER 7.5
The Astros bats might take some time to figure out Montas, but once they do, expect runs to be scored. Look for the Astros to score multiple runs, while the Athletics struggle to score. Take the over when selecting the run total in this matchup.
MLB Free Score Prediction: Houston 6 – Oakland 2
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