The Oakland Athletics host Houston on Saturday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 12-12 mark against the 7-16 Astros in MLB betting odds action at O.co Coliseum.
For the Oakland Athletics, Jesse Hahn gets the ball, charged with keeping the Houston Astros hitters off the base paths. He'll face Chris Devenski, 0-0 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Houston Astros listed as underdogs of 100 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.8-4.5 win for the Athletics. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
12-12 Oakland battles the Astros, currently with a 7-16 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Houston injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 25-rated Oakland Athletics and the league No. 24-ranked Houston Astros, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Houston Astros rank No. 19 at 7.91 hits per game. That compares with the Oakland Athletics No. 18 ranking in that category.
Comparing defensive stats, Houston owns the No. 29-rated road mark, allowing 6.23 runs per game on the highway. Oakland, on the other hand, rates No. 26 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston looks to rebound from a loss to the Athletics, who beat them 7-4 on Friday behind a start from Sean Manaea at O.co Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Oakland, Sunday, May 1st