Athletics vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 13

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Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez runs up the first base line against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Houston.
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  • The Astros are -185 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Athletics vs Astros Over / Under today: 9 Runs
  • Athletics / Astros TV Channel: SCHN | NSCA

The Oakland Athletics (+150) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-185) on Monday, May 13, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Houston, TX.

This season, the Athletics are 19-23 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 15-25 ATS.

Athletics vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Athletics starting pitcher: Ross Stripling 1-6, 5.15 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Spencer Arrighetti 0-4, 8.58 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Athletics+1.5 -125O 9 -120+150
Astros -1.5 +105U 9 +100-185

Athletics vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Monday‘s MLB game with 58.3% 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 Athletics players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Tyler Nevin has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 14 games (+20.00 Units / 143% ROI)
  • Brent Rooker has hit the Singles Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+12.80 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Brent Rooker has hit the Runs Over in 13 of his last 20 games (+11.35 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Brent Rooker has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+9.80 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Abraham Toro has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 32 games (+8.60 Units / 20% ROI)

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

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Kyle Tucker has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 13 games (+23.75 Units / 183% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Hits Under in 23 of his last 39 games (+18.55 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Singles Over in 29 of his last 40 games (+13.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the RBIs Under in 17 of his last 19 games at home (+13.20 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Kyle Tucker has hit the Total Bases Over in 23 of his last 38 games (+12.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 13 of their last 15 games (+11.14 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 70 of their last 122 games (+11.13 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 84 games (+9.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 52 away games (+6.81 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 away games (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 37 of their last 61 games (+15.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 53 games at home (+7.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 66 of their last 118 games (+7.21 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.21 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 52 of their last 100 games (+4.60 Units / 4% ROI)

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 23-19 against the Run Line (-0.6 Units / -1.11% ROI).

  • 19-23 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.05 Units / 9.18% ROI
  • 21-19 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.15 Units / 0.33% ROI
  • 19-21 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.6 Units / -9.84% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 15-25 against the Run Line (-10.15 Units / -21.04% ROI).

  • 15-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.6 Units / -31.12% ROI
  • 15-23 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.8 Units / -22.53% ROI
  • 23-15 when betting on the total runs Under for +6.5 Units / 14.59% ROI

Astros vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +260 0.5 -350
Shea Langeliers (OAK) 0.5 +300 0.5 -375
Brent Rooker (OAK) 0.5 +325 0.5 -450
Kyle Tucker (HOU) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Seth Brown (ОАК) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650

Astros vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Kyle Tucker (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Alex Bregman (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Abraham Toro (OAK) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Tyler Nevin (OAK) 0.5 -200 0.5 +155

Astros vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
Shea Langeliers (OAK) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Jeremy Pena (HOU) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Brent Rooker (OAK) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Astros vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Spencer Arrighetti (HOU) 5.5 -150 5.5 +115
Ross Stripling (OAK) 3.5 +115 3.5 -150

Opponents are hitting .351 (33-for-94) against Ross Stripling’s non-fastballs this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: .216 — second Percentile.

Division opponents are hitting .500 (21-for-42) against Ross Stripling this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .234 — first Percentile.

Ross Stripling has a strikeout rate of just 15% (29 SO in 189 PAs) this season — 2nd lowest among in MLB; League Avg: 23% — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .351 (33-for-94) against Ross Stripling’s non-fastballs this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .217 — first Percentile.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Spencer Arrighetti has allowed an OBP of .621 (29 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: .320 — 0 Percentile.

Spencer Arrighetti has an ERA of 8.44 (21.1 IP)this season — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: 3.87 — second Percentile.

Spencer Arrighetti has walked 8 of 29 batters (28%) with runners in scoring position this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: 9% — 0 Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .409 (9-for-22) against Spencer Arrighetti’s elevated fastball this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 14 total IP; League Avg: .209 — 0 Percentile.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Athletics are just 15-55 (.214) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .453.

The Athletics are just 39-94 (.293) after a loss since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .493.

The Athletics are just 125-197 (.388) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .535.

The Athletics are just 69-152 (.312) after a loss as underdogs since the 2022 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .412.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Astros are 100-27 (.787) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .698.

The Astros are just 20-80 (.200) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .268.

The Astros are 85-17 (.833) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .788.

The Astros are 29-20 (.592) after a road loss since the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .475.

The Athletics are batting just .215 at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

The Athletics are batting just .226 against LHP since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

The Athletics are batting just .201 with two outs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .235.

The Athletics won only 32% of their home games in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

Astros hitters have just 726 strikeouts in 4,107 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters are slugging .459 against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

Astros hitters have just 262 strikeouts in 1,541 PA’s (17%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

14% of Astros’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (1,877/13,848 PA’s) since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 11%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Athletics pitchers since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 5.72 (838.2 IP) on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.37.

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 pitchers have walked 44 of 372 batters (12%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Astros pitchers have walked 169 of 1,558 batters (11%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Astros pitchers have a strike rate of just 61% this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.

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 an ERA of 5.81 (178.0 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.06.

Astros vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • 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
  • 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

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