The Oakland Athletics (+200) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-250) on Sunday, August 14, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10pm EDT in Houston.
The Astros are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-120).
The Athletics vs Astros Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Athletics are 41-73 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 60-55 ATS.
Athletics vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
Athletics vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Sunday‘s matchup with 62.9% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Athletics and Astros and up-to-date player injuries.
Looking for a risk-free bet up to $1,000? Bet now on Astros vs Athletics and all MLB games with BetMGM
Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Sean Murphy has hit the Hits Over in 24 of his last 31 away games (+12.20 Units / 21% ROI)
- Ramon Laureano has hit the Total Bases Over in 41 of his last 66 games (+11.35 Units / 12% ROI)
- Tony Kemp has hit the Singles Under in 25 of his last 35 games (+10.95 Units / 22% ROI)
- Elvis Andrus has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 18 away games (+10.45 Units / 34% ROI)
- Cole Irvin has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.90 Units / 55% ROI)
Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Alex Bregman has hit the Total Bases Over in 30 of his last 54 games at home (+12.55 Units / 21% ROI)
- Framber Valdez has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 15 of his last 19 games (+12.45 Units / 57% ROI)
- Alex Bregman has hit the Runs Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+10.00 Units / 64% ROI)
- Alex Bregman has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 16 games (+9.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- Jose Urquidy has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+8.25 Units / 61% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Athletics Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 36 of their last 56 away games (+11.90 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 57 of their last 105 games (+9.55 Units / 8% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 49 of their last 90 games (+5.80 Units / 6% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 33 games (+5.25 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 8 away games (+0.05 Units / 1% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Astros: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 65 of their last 102 games (+21.10 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 67 of their last 113 games (+20.45 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games at home (+14.15 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 67 of their last 99 games (+10.95 Units / 6% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 53 of their last 96 games (+10.85 Units / 10% ROI)
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 55-59 against the Run Line (-16.1 Units / -10.91% ROI).
- 41-73 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.55 Units / -13.76% ROI
- 48-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -19.35 Units / -15.35% ROI
- 61-48 when betting on the total runs Under for +8.1 Units / 6.46% ROI
Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 60-55 against the Run Line (+6.5 Units / 4.85% ROI).
- 74-41 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.45 Units / 3.28% ROI
- 43-68 when betting on the total runs Over for -30.35 Units / -24.15% ROI
- 68-43 when betting on the total runs Under for +20.45 Units / 16.01% ROI
Cole Irvin: Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents are hitting just .143 (11-for-77) against Cole Irvin on inside fastballs this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .258 — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 18% (31/176) against Cole Irvin on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 27% — third Percentile.
Cole Irvin has allowed a slugging percentage of .450 (54 Total Bases / 120 ABs) on low non-fastballs this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .293 — first Percentile.
Opponents are hitting just .246 (17-for-69) against Cole Irvin on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .331 — 96th Percentile.
Cristian Javier: Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Cristian Javier has a first-pitch strike rate of just 50% (418/830) since the start of last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 136 total IP; League Avg: 62% — 0 Percentile.
Cristian Javier has thrown elevated pitches 57% of the time (234/413) when behind in the count this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 55 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.
Cristian Javier has thrown elevated pitches 54% of the time (479/888) when behind in the count since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 136 total IP; League Avg: 29% — 100th Percentile.
Hitters have swung at 37% of Cristian Javier’s non-fastballs (254/686) this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 55 total IP; League Avg: 48% — 0 Percentile.