Athletics vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 11

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  • The Astros are -275 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Athletics starting pitcher: Mason Miller
  • Astros starting pitcher: Framber Valdez
  • Watch the game on SportsNet SW

The Oakland Athletics (+220) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-275) on Monday, September 11, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Houston.

The Astros are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -2.5 (+105).

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

This season, the Athletics are 43-99 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 74-70 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Athletics+2.5 -130O 8.5 -115+220
Astros -2.5 +105U 8.5 -105-275

Athletics vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Athletics will win Monday‘s MLB matchup with 88.7% 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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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:

  • JP Sears has hit the Earned Runs Under in 10 of his last 11 away games (+9.00 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Zack Gelof has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 24 of his last 39 games (+8.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Brent Rooker has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 25 games (+7.85 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Ryan Noda has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 17 away games (+7.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Tony Kemp has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+7.00 Units / 47% 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:

  • Alex Bregman has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 21 games (+17.65 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 17 games at home (+15.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Jose Abreu has hit the RBIs Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+14.55 Units / 121% ROI)
  • Cristian Javier has hit the Strikeouts Under in 16 of his last 19 games (+12.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Singles Over in 24 of his last 38 games (+12.15 Units / 31% ROI)

Astros vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 +1300 0.5
Jose Abreu 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 +675 0.5 -2500
Jordan Diaz 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
Kyle Tucker 0.5 +360 0.5 -650

Astros vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 -150 0.5 +115
Jose Abreu 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Jordan Diaz 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Kyle Tucker 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Astros vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 +320 0.5 -450
Jose Abreu 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Jordan Diaz 0.5 +225 0.5 -300
Kyle Tucker 0.5 +145 0.5 -190

Astros vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Framber Valdez 6.5 -130 6.5 +100
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 76 of their last 129 games (+16.03 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Over in 40 of their last 72 away games (+9.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 46 of their last 83 games (+8.67 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 39 of their last 68 away games (+6.93 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 31 of their last 82 games (+5.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 32 games (+14.40 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 53 of their last 89 games (+13.36 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 39 of their last 71 games (+9.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 65 of their last 109 games (+8.00 Units / 5% ROI)

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 70-72 against the Run Line (-6.85 Units / -4.18% ROI).

  • 43-99 when betting on the Moneyline for -29.55 Units / -20.85% ROI
  • 75-61 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.8 Units / 4.31% ROI
  • 61-75 when betting on the total runs Under for -20.95 Units / -13.52% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Astros have gone 74-70 against the Run Line (+3.8 Units / 2.12% ROI).

  • 82-62 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -0.71% ROI
  • 77-64 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.85 Units / 3.64% ROI
  • 64-77 when betting on the total runs Under for -19.4 Units / -12.4% ROI

Hitters have swung at 33% of Mason Miller’s pitches (9/27) over the past seven days (1 games) — tied for 4th lowest in AL over the last week; League Avg: 47% — sixth Percentile.

Mason Miller has allowed no extra-base hits in his last 7.1 innings pitched — Cole Ragans has the longest active streak at 27.1.

Opponents had a chase percentage of just 8% (1/12) against Mason Miller — 7th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 30% — third Percentile.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents had a groundball rate of 67% (372/555) against Framber Valdez in 2022 — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 62% (641/1,038) against Framber Valdez since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 121 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .266 (21-for-79) against Framber Valdez on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .343 — 95th Percentile.

Framber Valdez has had third base stolen on him 7 times this season — most in MLB — 100th Percentile.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Athletics are just 4-7 (.364) after a win as favorites since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .595.

The Athletics are just 81-60 (.574) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .717.

The Athletics are just 25-72 (.258) after a loss this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .485.

The Athletics are just 86-9 (.905) when leading entering the 9th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .951.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Astros are 87-19 (.821) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .697.

The Astros are 14-11 (.560) after a loss as underdogs since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .405.

The Astros are 93-16 (.853) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .729.

The Astros are 37-48 (.435) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .303.

Athletics hitters have an OPS of just .645 (8,128 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .718.

Athletics hitters are slugging just .356 against RHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .403.

The Athletics are batting just .212 at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

The Athletics are batting just .212 against division opponents since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Astros hitters have just 993 strikeouts in 5,525 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Astros hitters are slugging .478 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .420.

Astros hitters have just 613 strikeouts in 3,444 PA’s (18%) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters are slugging .465 against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .409.

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

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .288 against Athletics pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 6.26 (592.2 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.46.

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

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

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Astros pitchers since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Astros pitchers have an ERA of 3.77 (632.1 IP) on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.46.

Astros vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Lance McCullers Jr. (Astros): Elbow, D60
  • Luis Garcia (Astros): Elbow, D60
  • Ryne Stanek (Astros): Ankle, D15
  • Angel Felipe (Athletics): Elbow, D15
  • Richard Lovelady (Athletics): Arm, D60
  • James Kaprielian (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
  • Austin Pruitt (Athletics): Forearm, D15
  • Jeffrey Bleday (Athletics): Knee, D10
  • Drew Rucinski (Athletics): Illness, D60
  • Zachary Jackson (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Yacksel Ríos (Athletics): Finger, D60
  • Frederic Tarnok (Athletics): Calf, D15

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