El Jefe
The Oakland Athletics (35-62) will square off against the Houston Astros (63-32) in Oakland on Monday, July 25 at Oakland Coliseum. Still in the middle part of the season, both teams will want to set the tone with a win in this one. Be sure to catch the first pitch at 6:40 PM PT!
For context about Monday’s regular season matchup, let’s take a look at how Oakland and Houston have managed against each other this year.
This season, these two teams have played in nine matchups as the Athletics have earned a win three times against their opponents. In their most recent meeting on July 17, 2022, the Houston Astros came out on top by a score of 3-4. The Athletics scored eight runs on 12 hits, while the Astros put up eight runs on 12 hits. We’ll see who comes out on top this time when they meet at Oakland Coliseum.
Betting Preview for the Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics MLB Game on July 25 2022
Where: Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA
When: Monday, July 25, 2022 at 6:40 PM PT
Betting on the Houston Astros
Record: (64W-32L) | American League West Standing: 1
The Astros lost to the Seattle Mariners 3-4 the last time they met on Sunday, and we can’t wait to find out if they can come away victorious in this one. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .242 and specifically Jose Altuve is leading the squad with a .279 average. In terms of defense, the team is carrying an ERA of 2.98 and a .985 fielding percentage. Before you place your bets based on the teams’ recent performances, be sure to consult our odds analysis!
Absences and Injuries
Per the latest inactive report, the Astros are missing Jason Castro (Knee), Jacob Meyers (Elbow), Lance McCullers Jr. (Forearm), Blake Taylor (Elbow), Michael Brantley (Shoulder), and Joshua James (Lat).
Betting on the Oakland Athletics
Record: (35W-63L) | American League West Standing: 5
In their last game on Sunday, the Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers by a score of 3-4. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .213 as Sean Murphy leads the club hitting .248. Defensively speaking, the Athletics hold an ERA of 4.34 and a fielding percentage of .982. Be sure to review our evaluation of the odds further down so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Athletics are without Dany Jiménez (Shoulder), Jed Lowrie (Shoulder), Brent Honeywell Jr. (Elbow), Daulton Jefferies (Arm), Jonah Bride (Shoulder), and Deolis Guerra (Elbow).
Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Houston Astros (-240) at FanDuel
The Houston Astros are considered the favorite in this one. The team has been enjoying a productive July so far, entering the game with a winning percentage of 76.19% for this month, a record of 16 victories in total. Comparatively, the Oakland Athletics’ winning percentage is lower at 47.62% for this month, accounting a total of 10 wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 8 Total Runs (-104) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, consider that the estimated O/U is under 8. That is to say that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 8.
Runline Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 Runs (-134) at FanDuel
With a runline of -1.5, the Houston Astros will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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