- The Astros are -165 favorites vs the Athletics
- Astros vs Athletics Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Houston Astros (-165) visit Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (+140) on Friday, May 24, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in Oakland, CA.
This season, the Astros are 22-28 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 24-28 ATS.
Astros vs Athletics Starting Pitchers Today:
- Astros starting pitcher: Justin Verlander 2-2, 4.01 ERA
- Athletics starting pitcher: Ross Stripling 1-8, 5.20 ERA
Astros vs. Athletics Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Astros | -1.5 +100 | O 8 -105 | -165 |
| Athletics | +1.5 -120 | U 8 -130 | +140 |
Astros vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Friday‘s MLB game with 61.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:
- Kyle Tucker has hit the Home Runs Over in 10 of his last 23 games (+22.65 Units / 98% ROI)
- Yordan Alvarez has hit the Hits Under in 27 of his last 48 games (+19.25 Units / 31% ROI)
- Yordan Alvarez has hit the RBIs Under in 37 of his last 49 games (+17.55 Units / 22% ROI)
- Kyle Tucker has hit the Total Bases Over in 29 of his last 48 games (+14.45 Units / 29% ROI)
- Yordan Alvarez has hit the Runs Under in 31 of his last 48 games (+14.20 Units / 26% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- JJ Bleday has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 11 games at home (+16.90 Units / 154% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 24 games (+16.75 Units / 70% ROI)
- Abraham Toro has hit the Total Bases Over in 26 of his last 42 games (+12.55 Units / 24% ROI)
- Abraham Toro has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 23 games (+12.45 Units / 54% ROI)
- JJ Bleday has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 22 games (+11.00 Units / 44% ROI)
Astros Best Bets Today:
- The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 21 away games (+9.25 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.30 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.90 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+3.30 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 8 of their last 14 games (+1.90 Units / 11% ROI)
Athletics Best Bets Today:
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games (+7.40 Units / 74% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games (+5.30 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 44 games (+3.55 Units / 8% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+3.00 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+1.65 Units / 9% ROI)
Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Astros are 20-30 against the Run Line (-9.75 Units / -16.39% ROI).
- 22-28 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.55 Units / -21.66% ROI
- 20-27 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.25 Units / -16.94% ROI
- 27-20 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.05 Units / 9.11% ROI
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 24-28 against the Run Line (-9.7 Units / -14.79% ROI).
- 21-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.4 Units / -4.36% ROI
- 25-24 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.45 Units / -2.56% ROI
- 24-25 when betting on the total runs Under for -4 Units / -6.94% ROI
Athletics vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | 0.5 +260 | 0.5 -350 |
| Kyle Tucker (HOU) | 0.5 +320 | 0.5 -400 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 +340 | 0.5 -450 |
| Brent Rooker (OAK) | 0.5 +375 | 0.5 -500 |
| JJ Bleday (OAK) | 0.5 +475 | 0.5 -650 |
Athletics vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Meyers (HOU) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +175 |
| Abraham Toro (OAK) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +160 |
| Jonathan Singleton (HOU) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Chas McCormick (HOU) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +140 |
Athletics vs Astros RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -130 |
| Kyle Tucker (HOU) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -165 |
| Alex Bregman (HOU) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -185 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -200 |
| Yainer Diaz (HOU) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -210 |
Athletics vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander (HOU) | 6.5 +125 | 6.5 -160 |
| Ross Stripling (OAK) | 3.5 +125 | 3.5 -165 |
Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Justin Verlander has walked 7 of 36 batters (19%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (4 games) — highest among among AL Starters; League Avg: 6% — second Percentile.
Justin Verlander has allowed an OPS of just .550 (540 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game since the 2022 season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .665 — 96th Percentile.
Justin Verlander has walked 7 of 36 batters (19%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (4 games) — tied for highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — second Percentile.
Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 14% (5/36) against Justin Verlander this month (4 games) — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — first Percentile.
Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents are hitting .522 (12-for-23) against Ross Stripling on low fastballs this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .262 — first Percentile.
Opponents are hitting .345 (41-for-119) against Ross Stripling’s non-fastballs this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .215 — second Percentile.
Opponents are hitting .317 (69-for-218) against Ross Stripling this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .233 — second Percentile.
Ross Stripling has allowed a slugging percentage of .826 (19 Total Bases / 23 ABs) on low fastballs this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .385 — first Percentile.
Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics
The Astros are 110-73 (.601) on the road since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .475.
The Astros are 92-63 (.594) after a loss since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .488.
The Astros are 155-22 (.876) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .795.
The Astros are 175-18 (.907) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .867.
Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Astros
The Athletics are just 7-10 (.412) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .588.
The Athletics are just 67-121 (.356) at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .525.
The Athletics are just 127-204 (.384) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .535.
The Athletics are just 15-55 (.214) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .453.
Astros Hitting Stats & Trends
Astros hitters have just 746 strikeouts in 4,235 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Astros hitters are slugging .517 in lefty-lefty matchups since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .368.
Astros hitters are slugging .462 against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .411.
Astros hitters are slugging .458 against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .406.
Athletics Hitting Stats & Trends
Athletics hitters are slugging just .158 on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .213.
The Athletics are batting just .119 on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .154.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .290 (6,803 PA’s) at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .320.
The Athletics are batting just .213 against division opponents since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.
Astros Pitching Stats & Trends
Astros pitchers have thrown at least two strikes in their first three pitches to 58% of opposing batters this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.
Astros pitchers have not walked any of the 55 batters that they have faced when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (6 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Astros pitchers since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Astros pitchers have an ERA of 3.57 (3334.2 IP) since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.13.
Athletics Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Athletics pitchers since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
The Athletics won just 19% of games in which their opponents scored first in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 34%.
Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 5.74 (896.0 IP) on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.36.
Athletics pitchers have allowed a run 38% of the time after an opposing score since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 30%.
Athletics vs. Astros Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Ken Waldichuk (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Aledmys Diaz (Oakland Athletics): Calf, 60-Day IL
- Freddy Tarnok (Oakland Athletics): Hip, 15-Day IL
- James Kaprielian (Oakland Athletics): Shoulder, Out
- Trevor Gott (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Drew Rucinski (Oakland Athletics): Back, Out
- Sean Newcomb (Oakland Athletics): Knee, 60-Day IL
- Luis Medina (Oakland Athletics): Knee, 15-Day IL
- Angel Felipe (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Grae Kessinger (Houston Astros): Hamstring, Day-To-Day
- Justin Verlander (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
- Penn Murfee (Houston Astros): Elbow, 15-Day IL
- Kendall Graveman (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Jose Abreu (Houston Astros): Hand, Day-To-Day
- Jose Urquidy (Houston Astros): Forearm, 15-Day IL
- Oliver Ortega (Houston Astros): Elbow, 15-Day IL
- Lance McCullers (Houston Astros): Forearm, 60-Day IL
- Bennett Sousa (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
- Forrest Whitley (Houston Astros): Finger, 7-Day IL
- Shawn Dubin (Houston Astros): Forearm, 15-Day IL
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