Houston Astros Face the Oakland Athletics Wednesday: MLB Odds and Betting Trends

The Oakland Athletics will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Houston Astros invade Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Wednesday.

Houston puts its faith in starter Gerrit Cole to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 3-1. Getting the ball for the Oakland Athletics is Daniel Mengden, who owns a 2-3 record on the season with a 4.30 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Oakland Athletics as 152 underdogs on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Astros to win this game 5.3-2.7. 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

The Oakland Athletics bring a 18-18 record to the battle against the 23-15 Astros. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Houston injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 17-ranked Oakland Athletics and the No. 1-rated Houston Astros in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Oakland owns the No. 11 ranking for hits at 8.58 per game. By contrast, the Houston Astros are rated No. 8 in the same category at 8.82 per game.

Houston brings the No. 1-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Athletics's No. 22-ranked defense.