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Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics Prediction 5-16-24 Picks

Oakland Athletics (19-26) vs. Houston Astros (18-25)
May 16, 2024 8:10 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Astros -227 / Oakland Athletics +188; Over/Under: +8.5
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The Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros meet Thursday in MLB game 4 action at Minute Maid Park. Here’s a Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics Prediction.

Oakland Athletics Betting Preview

The Oakland Athletics have lost 4 straight games and play the Royals and Rockies after this. The Oakland Athletics have scored 3 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 4 of their last 6 games. The Oakland Athletics have lost 6 straight games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Abraham Toro leads the Oakland Athletics with 43 hits and 17 RBI while JJ Bleday and Brent Rooker have combined for 71 hits and 46 RBI.

Houston Astros Betting Preview

The Houston Astros have won 4 straight games and play the Brewers and Angels after this. The Houston Astros have scored 14 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 8 games. The Houston Astros have won 4 straight games when scoring 4 or more runs. Jeremy Pena leads the Houston Astros with 55 hits and 16 RBI, while Jose Altuve and Kyle Tucker have combined for 97 hits and 43 RBI.

Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Pitching Matchup

Joey Estes gets the ball for the Oakland Athletics, and he is 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 5 strikeouts this season. Estes will make his fourth career start, and he has a 5.40 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 15 career innings. Estes is 1-2 in career MLB starts. This will be Estes’ first career game against the Houston Astros.

Cristian Javier gets the ball for the Houston Astros, and he is 2-1 with a 4.01 ERA and 18 strikeouts this season. Javier has allowed 16 hits and 11 earned runs in his last 18.2 innings. Javier has a 1.00 ERA and .161 allowed batting average in 18 home innings. Javier is 3-4 with a 4.36 ERA and 60 strikeouts in his career against the Oakland Athletics.

Why the Houston Astros will win

  • The Athletics have lost each of their last 10 games at Minute Maid Park against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Astros have won each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last six Thursday games as favorites against AL West opponents.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight Thursday games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Astros have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six games at Minute Maid Park against American League opponents that held a losing record.

Houston Astros Player Prop Facts

  • Alex Bregman has hit at least one home run in three of the Astros’ last four games against the Athletics.
  • Alex Bregman has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Astros’ last five night games.
  • Alex Bregman has scored at least one run in four of the Astros’ last five games.
  • Cristian Javier has recorded seven or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances in night games against AL West teams that held a losing record.
  • Chas McCormick has recorded at least one total base in each of his last nine appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
  • Kyle Tucker has recorded a Double in each of the Astros’ last four night games against opponents that held a losing record.
  • Jeremy Pena has recorded at least one Single in 16 of the Astros’ last 18 games as favorites against AL opponents.
  • Chas McCormick has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
  • Kyle Tucker ranks 1st in the league in Home Runs (13) this season.

Oakland Athletics Player Prop Facts

  • Shea Langeliers has hit at least one home run in six of his last 14 appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
  • Brent Rooker has recorded at least one hit in 22 of his last 25 appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
  • Ryan Noda has recorded an RBI in three of his last four appearances against the Astros.
  • Ryan Noda has scored at least one run in each of his last four appearances at Minute Maid Park.
  • Ryan Noda has recorded at least one total base in seven of his eight previous appearances against the Astros.
  • Brent Rooker has recorded at least one Single in eight of the Athletics’ last nine games.
  • Brent Rooker ranks T7th in the league in Home Runs (10) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Houston Astros rank 1st in the league for strikeouts against this season (276).
  • The Houston Astros rank 2nd in the league for batting average this season (.261).
  • The Oakland Athletics rank 28th in the league for batting average this season (.222).
  • The Oakland Athletics rank 28th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.298).

Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics Prediction

The Oakland Athletics were doing a fine job of treading water and playing better than expected, but now they’re back to showing their true colors. The Athletics are piling up the losses and can’t string together offense. Right when it looked like the Astros were dead, they’ve won 4 straight and look alive. These are games the Astros can use to make up ground in the standings. Joey Estes doesn’t have the sample size to trust in these spots. Cristian Javier will work his way into form with more consistent reps. No excuse for the Astros. Give me the Astros and the RL for max betting value.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Houston Astros -1.5

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