In this article, we will formulate an Astros vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 16, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Houston Astros Betting Preview

The Houston Astros (41-30, 14-17 Away) are unbeaten in the previous seven series. They beat the Mariners, swept the A’s, split with the Rays, beat the Pirates, Guardians, and White Sox, and most recently, swept the Minnesota Twins in three games at home. In Sunday’s 2-1 extra innings victory, Mauricio Dubon hit a walk-off single for the W, while Brandon Walter pitched for 6.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on six hits with nine strikeouts and no walks. Josh Hader was credited with the win.

This year, the Astros average 4.11 runs per game (22nd in the MLB) on a .253/.318/.391 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Astros’ staff has a 3.43 ERA (5th) and 1.15 WHIP (2nd). Isaac Paredes leads the Astros with a .255 batting average, 15 home runs, and 42 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Astros is Lance McCullers Jr., who is 1-2 in seven starts this season, with a 4.91 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 29.1 innings.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (29-44, 12-23 Home) bounced back from losing all three games of the series to the Los Angeles Angels with a surprising sweep of the Kansas City Royals on the road. The A’s allowed just six runs in three games in KC, and completed the sweep with a 3-2 victory on Sunday. Austin Wynns led the offense with two RBI, while Jeffrey Springs pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and no walks. Tyler Ferguson was credited with the win.

This season, the Athletics’ average 4.27 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .254/.320/.418 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.48 ERA (29th) and 1.49 WHIP (29th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .254 batting average, 14 home runs, and 45 RBI this season.

Mitch Spence will take the mound for the Athletics on Monday. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 2-1 record in two starts this year with a 3.67 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 49.0 innings.

Total Runs Facts

Four of the Athletics’ last five night games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Thirteen of the Astros’ last 17 games following an extra innings win have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Astros’ last nine Monday night games.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last five night games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Athletics rank T29th in the league for walks allowed this season (278).
The Athletics rank 29th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.271).
The Astros rank T1st in the league for hits allowed this season (505).
The Astros rank 3rd in the league for runs allowed this season (253).

Astros vs Athletics Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the past couple of years, each recording five of the previous ten H2H encounters. The Astros were better in the last three and won both H2Hs this season. McCullers Jr. started one of those games and allowed three runs in 6.0 innings (no-decision) in Houston’s 5-3 win. McCullers Jr. surrendered nine runs in his last five starts, and I am backing him to do well in this one. Mitch Spence, on the other hand, is not a real starter, but he did start the previous two games and allowed just one run in 10.0 innings. He should pitch for five innings here and allow no more than two or three runs. Go with Under.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Under 10.5