Athletics vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 12

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  • The Astros (72-41) are -350 favorites vs the Athletics (41-71)
  • Athletics starting pitcher: Adam Oller (1-5), 7.62 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Luis Garcia (8-8), 3.92 ERA
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The Oakland Athletics (+260) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-350) on Friday, August 12, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Houston.

The Astros are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Athletics vs Astros Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Athletics are 41-71 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 58-55 ATS.

Athletics vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Athletics+2.5 -115O 8.5 -105+260
Astros -2.5 -105U 8.5 -115-350

Athletics vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Friday‘s matchup with 55.2% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Athletics and Astros and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Tony Kemp has hit the Singles Under in 24 of his last 33 games (+11.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Sean Murphy has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 29 away games (+10.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Cole Irvin has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.90 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Elvis Andrus has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 17 away games (+9.45 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Paul Blackburn has hit the Strikeouts Over in 15 of his last 21 games (+9.35 Units / 35% ROI)

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Framber Valdez has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 15 of his last 19 games (+12.45 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Total Bases Over in 29 of his last 52 games at home (+12.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Singles Under in 15 of his last 18 games at home (+9.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Jose Urquidy has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+8.25 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+8.00 Units / 61% ROI)

Astros vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Bregman 0.5 +270 0.5 -450
Jake Meyers 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
Jeremy Pena 0.5 +340 0.5 -650
Jose Altuve 0.5 +290 0.5 -500
Kyle Tucker 0.5 +280 0.5 -450

Astros vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Bregman 0.5 -250 0.5 +170
Jake Meyers 0.5 -165 0.5 +115
Jeremy Pena 0.5 -225 0.5 +155
Jose Altuve 0.5 -275 0.5 +180
Kyle Tucker 0.5 -250 0.5 +175

Astros vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Bregman 0.5 +110 0.5 -155
Jake Meyers 0.5 +195 0.5 -300
Jeremy Pena 0.5 +140 0.5 -200
Jose Altuve 0.5 +155 0.5 -225
Kyle Tucker 0.5 +120 0.5 -175

Astros vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Luis Garcia 6.5 +115 6.5 -165
Adam Oller 3.5 -110 3.5 -120
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 36 of their last 54 away games (+13.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 56 of their last 103 games (+9.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+7.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 48 of their last 88 games (+6.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 6 away games (+2.05 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 66 of their last 111 games (+20.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 63 of their last 100 games (+19.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games at home (+14.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 65 of their last 97 games (+8.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 51 of their last 94 games (+8.85 Units / 8% ROI)

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 55-57 against the Run Line (-14.1 Units / -9.69% ROI).

  • 41-71 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.55 Units / -12.3% ROI
  • 47-60 when betting on the total runs Over for -19.2 Units / -15.51% ROI
  • 60-47 when betting on the total runs Under for +8.15 Units / 6.61% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 58-55 against the Run Line (+4.5 Units / 3.43% ROI).

  • 72-41 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.45 Units / 2.34% ROI
  • 42-67 when betting on the total runs Over for -30.2 Units / -24.48% ROI
  • 67-42 when betting on the total runs Under for +20.5 Units / 16.32% ROI

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 14% (3/21) against Adam Oller — 2nd lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 43% — second Percentile.

Adam Oller has allowed a slugging percentage of .714 (15 Total Bases / 21 ABs) with two-strikes — highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .274 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .381 (8-for-21) against Adam Oller with two-strikes — highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .174 — first Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 17% (7/41) against Adam Oller — 2nd lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 43% — second Percentile.

Luis Garcia: Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Hitters have swung at 35% of Luis Garcia’s breaking pitches (301/848) since the start of last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 135 total IP; League Avg: 47% — 0 Percentile.

Luis Garcia has a strike rate of just 63% (622/982) against right-handed batters this season — 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — eighth Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of 32% (154/483) against Luis Garcia this season — 8th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 88th Percentile.

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of 29% (90/308) against Luis Garcia this season — 10th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 85th Percentile.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Athletics are just 1-55 (.018) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .087.

The Athletics are just 31-10 (.756) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .886.

The Athletics are just 17-39 (.304) at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .529.

The Athletics are just 36-6 (.857) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .913.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Astros are 63-14 (.818) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .706.

The Astros are 25-4 (.862) when totaling 5 or more extra base hits this season — 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .795.

The Astros are 36-23 (.610) on the road this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .471.

The Astros are 58-4 (.935) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .913.

The Athletics are batting just .202 at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .246.

Athletics hitters are slugging just .318 at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .403.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .272 (1,962 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .276 (4,026 PA’s) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Astros hitters have just 616 strikeouts in 3,394 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters have missed on just 22% of swings since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Astros hitters have just 236 strikeouts in 1,313 PA’s (18%) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters have put 40% of their swings in play with two-strikes since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Athletics have won just just 11% of the time at home since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

The Athletics have won just 13% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 34%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Athletics pitchers since the start of last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Athletics pitchers have won only 13% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Astros pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 28% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents are hitting just .211 against Astros pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .243.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros pitchers have an ERA of 3.48 (2447.0 IP) since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.16.

Astros vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jason Castro (Astros): Knee, D60
  • Lance McCullers Jr. (Astros): Forearm, D60
  • Blake Taylor (Astros): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Brantley (Astros): Shoulder, D10
  • Joshua James (Astros): Lat, D60
  • Brent Honeywell Jr. (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Daulton Jefferies (Athletics): Arm, D60
  • Paul Blackburn (Athletics): Finger, D15
  • Deolis Guerra (Athletics): Elbow, D60

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