Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Prediction MLB Picks 9/10/24

Houston Astros (77-66) vs Oakland Athletics (62-82)

Game Info: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 8:10 pm (Minute Maid Park)

Spencer Arrighetti (7-12) (5.26) vs Osvaldo Bido (5-3) (3.41)

Betting Odds: Houston Astros -185 / Oakland Athletics +156 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros meet Tuesday in MLB game 1 action at Minute Maid Park. Here’s an Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Prediction. This article will include an Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Pick.

Oakland Athletics Betting Preview

The Oakland Athletics are 62-82 on the year after playing the Mariners and Tigers. The Oakland Athletics have scored 9 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 4 of their last 8 games. The Oakland Athletics have won 6 of their last 9 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Brent Rooker leads the Oakland Athletics with 141 hits and 99 RBI, while JJ Bleday and Shea Langeliers have combined for 220 hits and 123 RBI.

Houston Astros Betting Preview

The Houston Astros are 77-66 on the year after playing the Reds and Diamondbacks. The Houston Astros have scored 25 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 8 games. The Houston Astros have won 5 of their last 7 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Jose Altuve leads the Houston Astros with 171 hits and 60 RBI, while Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz have combined for 309 hits and 161 RBI.

Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Pitching Pick Matchup

Osvaldo Bido gets the ball for the Oakland Athletics, and he is 5-3 with a 3.41 ERA and 63 strikeouts this season. Bido has allowed 7 hits and 4 runs in his last 7.1 innings. Bido has a 3.47 ERA and .177 allowed batting average in 23.1 road innings. This will be Bido’s second career game against the Houston Astros.

Spencer Arrighetti gets the ball for the Houston Astros, and he is 7-12 with a 4.82 ERA and 151 strikeouts this season. Arrighetti has allowed 7 hits and 3 earned runs in his last 8.1 innings. Arrighetti has a 4.34 ERA and .233 allowed batting average in 56 home innings. Arrighetti is 1-2 with a 5.06 ERA and 15 strikeouts in his career against the Oakland Athletics.

Why the Oakland Athletics will win

  • The Athletics have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
  • The Astros have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against American League opponents following a loss.
  • The Athletics have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 night games following a loss.
  • The Astros have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Tuesday night games as home favorites against American League opponents.

Houston Astros Player Prop Facts

  • Jose Altuve has recorded a Double in each of the Astros' last three home games.
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit a home run in each of the Astros' last two games against AL West opponents.
  • Victor Caratini has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against the Athletics.
  • Ben Gamel has scored a run in each of his last eight home appearances.
  • Yordan Alvarez has recorded at least one Single in 10 of his last 11 appearances with the Astros as home favorites against AL opponents.
  • Yordan Alvarez has recorded two or more total bases in each of the Astros' last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
  • Alex Bregman has recorded at least one hit in each of the Astros' last 13 games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
  • Yordan Alvarez ranks 5th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.311) this season.

Oakland Athletics Player Prop Facts

  • Lawrence Butler has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics' last 17 games as underdogs.
  • Lawrence Butler has scored at least one run in eight of the Athletics' last nine games against AL West opponents.
  • Lawrence Butler has hit at least one home run in six of the Athletics' last nine night games.
  • Miguel Andujar has recorded at least one Single in each of his last five appearances.
  • Lawrence Butler has recorded a Double in each of the Athletics' last four games as road underdogs against AL opponents.
  • Brent Rooker has recorded at least one RBI in seven of the Athletics' last eight games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
  • Brent Rooker has recorded three or more total bases in each of the Athletics' last nine road games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Houston Astros rank 3rd in the league for hits this season (1280).
  • The Houston Astros rank 3rd in the league for batting average this season (.261).
  • The Oakland Athletics rank T5th in the league for home runs this season (182).
  • The Oakland Athletics rank 5th in the league for home runs allowed this season (146).

Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Prediction

The Houston Astros are obviously the better team at home, and they're closing in on a division title. The Astros should be decent-sized favorites. The problem is this price is a bit steep for Spencer Arrighetti on the hill. Osvaldo Bido has been sharper this season than Arrighetti and he's pitched well on the road in limited frames. Also, the Oakland Athletics have been scoring runs consistently these last few weeks. The Athletics have cashed some nice underdog tickets because the offense has shown up. You can do worse than siding with the Athletics and a chance to make 1.5 times your money. 

Randy’s Pick Oakland Athletics +156

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