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The Oakland Athletics (36-63) will once again clash against the Houston Astros (64-33) in Oakland on Wednesday, July 27 at Oakland Coliseum. Each of the rivals will of course be searching for a win to set the pace as we progress through the season. Don’t miss the first pitch at 12:37 PM PT!
For context about Wednesday’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 ball clubs have competed in 10 contests as the Athletics have earned a win five times against their opponents. In their most recent meeting on Tuesday, the Oakland Athletics came out on top by a score of 5-3. The Athletics scored seven runs on seven hits, while the Astros had five runs on seven 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 27 2022
Where: Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA
When: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 12:37 PM PT
Betting on the Houston Astros
Record: (64W-34L) | American League West Standing: 1
The last time they played, the Astros were beaten by the Oakland Athletics 5-3 on Monday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .241 and specifically Jose Altuve is doing the heavy lifting with a .277 average. Defensively speaking, the Astros hold an ERA of 3.05 and a fielding percentage of .985. Check out our odds assessment and place your bets based on the team’s recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Astros will play without Jason Castro (Knee), Lance McCullers Jr. (Forearm), Blake Taylor (Elbow), Michael Brantley (Shoulder), and Joshua James (Lat).
Betting on the Oakland Athletics
Record: (37W-63L) | American League West Standing: 5
On Monday, the Athletics defeated the Houston Astros. So far this season, the team is currently batting .214 thanks in large part to their top hitter, Chadwick Pinder, who has a batting average of .252. On defense, they hold an ERA of 4.31 and a .982 fielding percentage. Be sure to explore our odds assessment below before selecting your picks!
Absences and Injuries
Per the list of injuries and inactive players, the Athletics are without Dany Jiménez (Shoulder), Jed Lowrie (Shoulder), Brent Honeywell Jr. (Elbow), Daulton Jefferies (Arm), and Deolis Guerra (Elbow).
Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Houston Astros (-196) at FanDuel
The Houston Astros are considered the favorite per oddsmakers in this matchup. The club is having a productive July so far, entering this game sporting a winning percentage of 69.57% for this month, a record of 16 victories in total. The winning percentage of the Oakland Athletics on the other hand, is lower at 52.17% for this month, accounting a total of 12 wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 7.5 Total Runs (-115) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, consider that the estimated O/U is under 7.5. That is to say that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 7.5.
Runline Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 Runs (-118) 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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