El Jefe
The Houston Astros (58-31) will go up against the Oakland Athletics (31-60) in Houston on Saturday, July 16 at Minute Maid Park. Still in the second third of the season, each of these teams will of course be looking for a win as the season progresses. Don’t miss the first pitch at 3:10 PM CT!
Take a look at how the Astros and Athletics have performed against each other in the past for context related to Saturday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two clubs have played in seven matchups, in which the Astros have earned a win five times against the Athletics. The last time these two teams saw each other on Friday, the Houston Astros walked away with a 1-5 victory. The Athletics racked up two runs on four hits while the Astros scored three runs on seven hits. We’ll see what happens this time when these two teams square off at Minute Maid Park.
Betting Preview for the Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros MLB Game on July 16 2022
Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX
When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 3:10 PM CT
Betting on the Oakland Athletics
Record: (31W-60L) | American League West Standing: 5
The Athletics were defeated by the Texas Rangers 1-5 in their most recent outing on Wednesday, and we’ll be interested to see if this momentum continues. Overall this season, the team is currently batting .211 thanks in large part to their top hitter, Sean Murphy, who has a batting average of .240. Defensively, they carry an ERA of 4.35 and a .982 fielding percentage. Prior to placing your bet, don’t forget to consult our evaluation of the odds below!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Athletics will play without Francelis Montas (Shoulder), Dany Jiménez (Shoulder), Jed Lowrie (Shoulder), Brent Honeywell Jr. (Elbow), Daulton Jefferies (Arm), Stephen Piscotty (Wrist), Jonah Bride (Shoulder), and Deolis Guerra (Elbow).
Betting on the Houston Astros
Record: (58W-31L) | American League West Standing: 1
The last time we saw them, the Astros were defeated by the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, by a 1-5 margin. Led by their top hitter, Yordan Alvarez, who has a batting average of .314, the Astros are currently averaging .241 at the plate so far this season. In terms of defense, the team has an ERA of 3.0 and a .984 fielding percentage. Before you select your picks, be sure to read our odds assessment further down!
Absences and Injuries
Per the list of injuries and inactive players, the Astros will play without Jason Castro (Knee), Yordan Alvarez (Hand), Lance McCullers Jr. (Forearm), Blake Taylor (Elbow), Michael Brantley (Shoulder), Joshua James (Lat), Jose Altuve (Knee), and Parker Mushinski (Elbow).
Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Houston Astros (-350) at FanDuel
The Houston Astros are considered the favorite in this matchup. The club has been having a good July so far, coming into the matchup sporting a winning percentage of 71.43% for this month, accounting a total of 10 wins. The winning percentage of the Oakland Athletics on the other hand, is less at 42.86% for this month, a record of six victories in total.
Over/Under Pick: Under 7.5 Total Runs (-110) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, keep in mind that the projected O/U for this matchup is under 7.5. This means that the total number of runs for both teams is predicted to be under 7.5.
Runline Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 Runs (-160) at FanDuel
The Houston Astros will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover the oddsmakers’ runline of -1.5.
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