Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros (93-50) face the Oakland Athletics (52-91) at Minute Maid Park on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of McCullers Jr.’s Player props for the matchup. James Kaprielian is the probable pitcher for the Astros, while Lance McCullers Jr. is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Houston Astros are favored to win, currently listed at -305. The total runs line is set at 7.5.
Strikeouts
Lance McCullers Jr.’s strikeout line is set at 6.5 on Thursday, with over at -121 and under at -110.
- McCullers Jr. has recorded 26 strikeouts this season – ranking T448th in the MLB – averaging 5.2 per start.
- At home, McCullers Jr. has recorded 113 strikeouts since the beginning of last season – averaging 5.7 per start.
- He has exceeded this line in only one of his five starts (20.0%) this season.
- At home, he has exceeded this line in eight of his 20 starts (40.0%) since the beginning of last season.
- McCullers Jr. recorded 5 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Athletics.
- McCullers Jr. has recorded 80 strikeouts in his 14 career starts against the Athletics.
- McCullers Jr. has recorded 26 strikeouts in his last four starts against the Athletics.
- McCullers Jr. has recorded 54 strikeouts in his 9 career home starts against the Athletics.
- McCullers Jr. has recorded 26 strikeouts in his last four home starts against the Athletics.
- The Athletics have struck out 1219 times this season – ranking 14th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Lance McCullers Jr. performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- McCullers Jr. holds a 3-1 W/L record this season, as well as a 3-1 record from his last five starts.
- McCullers Jr. holds a 7-3 W/L record in his career against the Athletics.
- At home, McCullers Jr. holds a 4-3 W/L record in his career against the Athletics.
Home Runs Allowed
- McCullers Jr. has allowed 2 home runs in 5 starts this season.
- At home, McCullers Jr. has allowed 10 home runs in 20 starts since the beginning of last season.
- McCullers Jr. did not allow a home run in his most recent start against the Athletics.
- McCullers Jr. has allowed 8 home runs in his 14 career starts against the Athletics.
- McCullers Jr. has allowed 1 home run in his last three starts against the Athletics.
- McCullers Jr. has allowed 3 home runs in his 9 career home starts against the Athletics.
- McCullers Jr. has allowed 1 home run in his last three home starts against the Athletics.
- Oakland has hit 123 home runs this season – ranking 26th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- McCullers Jr. has an ERA of 2.20 this season.
- In his last two appearances against the Athletics, McCullers Jr. has an ERA of 1.38.
- In his last two home appearances against the Athletics, McCullers Jr. has an ERA of 1.38.