Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics Highlights MLB Odds Menu

The Houston Astros battle the visiting Oakland Athletics on Tuesday in MLB betting odds action at Minute Maid Park.

Oakland puts its faith in starter Sonny Gray to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 4-1. Getting the ball for the Houston Astros is Fausto Carmona, who owns a 1-3 record on the season with a 4.12 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Houston Astros as 120 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.5-3.6 win for the Astros on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Houston Astros sport a record of 25-14 heading into this matchup, while the Oakland Athletics sit at 14-26 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Oakland injuries news.

This game puts the Houston Astros, most recently No. 4 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Oakland Athletics, who rate a No. 26 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Houston Astros and its No. 12-rated batting order, averaging 4.36 runs per nine innings, against the No. 7 line up of the Oakland Athletics at 4.5 runs per outing.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Houston has the No. 8-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Athletics own the No. 22 mark in runs allowed.