Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Houston Astros host Oakland on Sunday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 18-10 mark against the 14-13 Athletics in MLB betting odds action at Minute Maid Park.

Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the Houston Astros, and he'll carry a 2-1 record into the contest. Trevor Cahill gets the ball for the Oakland Athletics; he's 1-0 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The moneyline was hovering in the range of -220 for the Houston Astros in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 8.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.3-2.2 win for the Athletics on Sunday. 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 18-10 heading into this matchup, while the Oakland Athletics sit at 14-13 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Oakland injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Houston Astros at No. 3 and the Oakland Athletics at No. 7 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Houston Astros No. 8-rated offense, averaging 4.96 runs per game, against a Oakland Athletics defense that ranks No. 18 at 4.78 in runs allowed per game. The Houston Astros have averaged 8.68 hits per game so far, less than Oakland Athletics batters have averaged on the year (9.11 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Houston has the No. 1-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Athletics own the No. 18 mark in runs allowed.