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2022 MLB Handicapping
(41-71) Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros (71-41)
Date: Friday, August 12
Time: 08:05 PM ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston, .
Projected Pitchers: Adam Olier vs Luis Garcia
MLB Moneyline Odds: Athletics -230, Astros +195
MLB run line Betting Odds: Athletics -1.5, Astros +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9.0
The Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros face off on Friday in an MLB game at Minute Maid Park.
Oakland Athletics
The A’s come into this game with a 41-71 record overall and they have gone 54-58 on the run line. In the last game against the Los Angeles Angels the offense only scored four runs and that led to the one run defeat.
The A’s are averaging 3.38 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 4.48 runs per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 21st in the league. Seth Brown has hit 17 home runs and driven in 48 RBIs.
On the mound for the A’s is Adam Olier who sits with a 1-5 record and an ERA of 7.63. In his last start against the San Francisco Giants he went five innings giving up eight hits and four runs.
Houston Astros
On the other side of this matchup is the Astros who sit with a 71-41 record overall and they have gone 57-55 on the run line. On Thursday against the Texas Rangers the Astros will able to secure the 7-3 victory.
The Astros are averaging 4.46 runs per game while their pitching staff is giving up 3.33 runs per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked second in the league.
On the mound for the Astros is Luis Garcia who sits with an 8-8 record and an ERA of 3.93. In his last start against the Cleveland Guardians he went six innings giving up nine hits and four runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 6-1 in Garcias last 7 starts vs. American League West.
Astros are 5-1 in Garcias last 6 starts as a home favorite of -201 or greater.
Athletics are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros MLB Prediction:
Garcia struggled in his last start and Olier sits with an ERA of 7.63. I expect both offenses to run up the score here, and that is going to lead to this game being a shootout. Back the over to cash here with ease.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Over
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