Athletics vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 14

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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve bats during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Houston.
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  • The Astros are -190 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Athletics vs Astros Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Athletics / Astros TV Channel: SCHN | NSCA

The Oakland Athletics (+145) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-175) on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Houston, TX.

This season, the Athletics are 19-24 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 16-25 ATS.

Athletics vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Athletics starting pitcher: JP Sears 3-2, 4.17 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Ronel Blanco 4-0, 2.25 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Athletics+1.5 -140O 8.5 -105+145
Astros -1.5 +115U 8.5 -115-175

Athletics vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 59.8% 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 Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Max Schuemann has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 10 away games (+14.50 Units / 145% ROI)
  • Brent Rooker has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+14.45 Units / 96% ROI)
  • Brent Rooker has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 21 games (+12.55 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Brent Rooker has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 16 games (+10.80 Units / 41% ROI)
  • JJ Bleday has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 23 games (+9.10 Units / 28% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Tuesday‘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 14 games (+22.75 Units / 162% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Hits Under in 23 of his last 40 games (+17.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Singles Over in 30 of his last 41 games (+14.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the RBIs Under in 18 of his last 20 games at home (+14.20 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Kyle Tucker has hit the Total Bases Over in 24 of his last 39 games (+13.15 Units / 32% 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 69 of their last 121 games (+10.13 Units / 7% 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 23-20 against the Run Line (-1.95 Units / -3.51% ROI).

  • 19-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.05 Units / 6.76% ROI
  • 22-19 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.15 Units / 2.46% ROI
  • 19-22 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.7 Units / -11.91% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 16-25 against the Run Line (-9 Units / -18.27% ROI).

  • 16-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.6 Units / -28.31% ROI
  • 16-23 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.8 Units / -19.73% ROI
  • 23-16 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.4 Units / 11.83% ROI

Astros vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Tucker (HOU) 0.5 +300 0.5 -400
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +300 0.5 -400
Brent Rooker (OAK) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
Shea Langeliers (OAK) 0.5 +340 0.5 -450
Seth Brown (ОАК) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600

Astros vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Mauricio Dubon (HOU) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Alex Bregman (HOU) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Kyle Tucker (HOU) 0.5 -200 0.5 +155

Astros vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Shea Langeliers (OAK) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Kyle Tucker (HOU) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Jeremy Pena (HOU) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Astros vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ronel Blanco (HOU) 6.5 +115 6.5 -150
JP Sears (OAK) 4.5 +120 4.5 -155

Opponents are hitting just .111 (7-for-63) against JP Sears when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 2nd best among among AL Starters; League Avg: .220 — 97th Percentile.

JP Sears has allowed a slugging percentage of just .190 (12 Total Bases / 63 ABs) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 2nd best among among AL Starters; League Avg: .366 — 97th Percentile.

JP Sears has allowed an OBP of just .197 (71 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 3rd best among among AL Starters; League Avg: .286 — 95th Percentile.

JP Sears has allowed an OPS of just .388 (72 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 4th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .676 — 96th Percentile.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .163 (25-for-153) against Ronel Blanco this season — best among among AL Starters; League Avg: .233 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .163 (25-for-153) against Ronel Blanco this season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .234 — 97th Percentile.

Ronel Blanco has walked 13 of 63 batters (21%) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: 8% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 13% (15/113) against Ronel Blanco this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Athletics are just 77-159 (.326) after a loss since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .489.

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 19-46 (.292) after a home loss since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .511.

The Athletics are just 39-95 (.291) after a loss since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .493.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Astros are 151-21 (.878) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .795.

The Astros are 86-17 (.835) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .787.

The Astros are 121-88 (.579) after a win since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .512.

The Astros are 212-153 (.581) since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Athletics hitters are slugging just .159 on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .213.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .289 (6,672 PA’s) at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .320.

Athletics hitters have 38 extra-base hits out of 85 total hits (45%) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 33%.

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

Astros hitters have just 727 strikeouts in 4,119 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Astros are batting .182 on pitches out of the zone since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .152.

Astros hitters are slugging .460 against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

Astros hitters have just 119 strikeouts in 720 PA’s (17%) in righty-righty matchups this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

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 a strikeout rate of just 20% versus the bottom of the order since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Athletics pitchers had allowed a run 42% of the time after an opposing score in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Athletics pitchers have allowed a run 39% of the time after an opposing score since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.

Astros pitchers have walked 172 of 1,595 batters (11%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Astros pitchers since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

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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