Athletics vs. Astros Best Over/Under 5/16/24

Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros Game Pick

The Oakland Athletics take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, May 16th, at 8:10 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros Odds

Moneyline: Athletics +188 (BetRivers), Astros -210 (FanDuel)

Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (-115 Caesars Casino), Astros -1.5 (-102 FanDuel)

Total: Over 8.5 (-112 BetRivers), Under 8.5 (-105 Caesars Casino)

Starting Pitchers

Athletics: Joey Estes (1.80 ERA; 0.40 WHIP)

Astros: Cristian Javier (4.01 ERA; 1.42 WHIP)

Betting Trends

Record: Oakland Athletics: 19-25 Houston Astros: 17-25

ATS: Oakland Athletics: 19-25 Houston Astros: 17-25

Over/Under: Oakland Athletics: 17-26-1 Houston Astros: 20-22

Matchup Preview

The Oakland Athletics will face off against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, May 16th, at 8:10 PM EDT. In their previous matchups, the Astros emerged victorious in both games. The Athletics will be looking to turn the tide and secure a win in this game.

Brent Rooker has been a standout performer for the Athletics with a .298 batting average, .385 on-base percentage, and .623 slugging percentage. He has hit 10 home runs and driven in 28 runs, making him a key player to watch in this matchup. Abraham Toro has also been a consistent contributor with a .295 batting average, .348 on-base percentage, and .452 slugging percentage. He has hit 4 home runs and driven in 17 runs for the Athletics.

On the other side, the Astros have their own offensive weapons. JJ Bleday has been a solid performer with a .248 batting average, .325 on-base percentage, and .436 slugging percentage. He has hit 5 home runs and driven in 18 runs for the Astros. Jose Altuve and Kyle Tucker have also been key contributors with Altuve hitting .314 with 7 home runs and 14 RBI, and Tucker hitting .278 with 13 home runs and 29 RBI.

Both teams have shown offensive firepower, but the Astros have had the upper hand in their previous matchups. With their strong lineup and home-field advantage, the Astros are the favorites to win this game.

Our pick: over