Houston Astros Home to the Oakland Athletics in MLB Betting Odds Action

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Houston and Oakland on Thursday, with the host Astros trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

Brad Peacock will take the mound for the Houston Astros, and he'll carry a 4-1 record into the contest. Daniel Gossett gets the ball for the Oakland Athletics; he's 1-2 so far this season.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.4-4.7 victory for the Astros. 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 bring a 53-26 record to the battle against the 35-43 Athletics. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Oakland injuries news.

The Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics odds would favor the Astros if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Houston is rated No. 7 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Oakland is at No. 18.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Houston Astros No. 3 ranked offense (5.56 runs per game) against a Oakland Athletics defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 28 at 5.36 runs allowed per game. The Houston Astros have been averaging 9.8 hits per game, more than the Oakland Athletics have managed so far this season (8.18 hits on average).

Defensively, Oakland features the No. 24-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.36 runs per game. Houston, meanwhile, comes in at No. 17 at home, scoring 4.59 runs per game.