In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Astros Prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, July 27th at the Daikin Park in the fourth game of this series, with the Athletics having the 3-0 lead. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Houston Astros Preview
The Houston Astros have a 60-45 record this season and are sitting in first place in the AL West. The Astros have a 33-22 home record and 45-55 in over/under. They are coming off a 1-5 home defeat by the Athletics and have three consecutive losses. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games, and they are playing the Nationals and the Red Sox next.
The Astros have a .257 batting average this season, .322 OBP, and .406 slugging percentage. Houston’s pitching staff has a 3.70 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. Jose Altuve leads the Astros with 108 hits and leads the team in RBI with 53. Jeremy Pena is the team’s best hitter with a .322 batting average, while Isaac Paredes adds a team-high 19 home runs.
Colton Gordon (L) is the projected starter for the Astros, and he has a 4-2 record, 4.53 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.
Athletics Preview
The Athletics have a 45-62 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Athletics have a 25-31 road record and are 57-45 in over/under. They are coming off a 5-1 road victory over the Astros and have three straight wins. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 games, and they are playing the Diamondbacks and the Mariners next.
The Athletics have a .250 batting average this season, a .316 OBP, and a .424 Slugging percentage. Athletics’ pitching staff has a 5.14 ERA and 1.42 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 115 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .312 batting average. Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 60 RBI, while Nick Kurtlz adds a team-high 23 home runs.
J.T. Ginn (R) is the projected starter for the Athletics, and he has a 1-2 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.
Why the Houston Astros will win
- The Astros have won each of their last seven day games against AL West opponents following a loss.
- The Athletics have lost each of their last nine Sunday games against AL West opponents.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 13 Sunday day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Astros have covered the run line in five of their last six day games against the Athletics at Daikin Park following a home loss.
- The Astros have led after 3 innings in six of their last eight day games against the Athletics at Daikin Park.
- The Astros have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight day games against the Athletics at Daikin Park.
Why the Athletics will win
- The Astros have lost eight of their last nine games as home favorites.
- The road team has won each of the Astros’ last seven games.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line each of their last 13 games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Astros’ last nine games at Daikin Park.
- The Athletics have won the first inning in four of their last five day games against AL West opponents.
- The Astros have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight home games.
- The Astros have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Four of the Astros’ last five games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Twelve of the Athletics’ last 16 day games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Astros’ last seven day games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Athletics’ last five day games at Daikin Park.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Astros rank 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (1006).
- The Astros rank 2nd in the league for batting average this season (.257).
- The Athletics rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (157).
- The Athletics rank 29th in the league for ERA this season (5.14).
Athletics vs Astros Prediction
The A’s have won their last four meetings against the Astros, and are 4-3 in their last 7 meetings in Houston. Over is 7-3-1 in their last 11 meetings.
In this Athletics vs Astros Prediction, the Astros are coming as -135 home favorites. Houston is rightfully favored, as they have a better overall record and have been very strong at home. The Astros are sending Colton Gordon to the mound, who has been mediocre this season, and with the way Houston is struggling in this series, I don’t think that Gordon is the man to drive them to victory. J.T. Ginn has been better on the road for the A’s with a 3.86 road ERA, and the A’s have been dominating the Astros in this series with a combined 25-6 score. I will take a stab with the road dog and the plus money, so take the Athletics to win this one and complete the series sweep.