Astros vs. Athletics odds, tips and betting trends

The Oakland Athletics (10-43) will try to halt a nine-game losing streak on Saturday against the Houston Astros (29-21), with first pitch at 4:07 PM ET at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

The Athletics are a big underdog (+225 on the moneyline) when they square off against the Astros (-274). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to Framber Valdez (4-4), and Kyle Muller taking the ball for the Oakland Athletics.

These squads play again following the Astros’ 5-2 victory over the Athletics yesterday. Hunter Brown (7.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 10 K) picked up the win for the Astros. Corey Julks went 2-for-4 with three RBI to lead the team on offense. James Kaprielian (5.0 IP, 4 R, 8 H, 4 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Athletics.

  
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