Athletics vs. Astros Best Run Line 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 +180 (Caesars Casino), Astros -205 (BetRivers)

Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (-111 FanDuel), Astros -1.5 (+108 BetRivers)

Total: Over 8.5 (-122 BetRivers), Under 9.0 (-118 DraftKings)

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: 19-26 Houston Astros: 18-25

ATS: Oakland Athletics: 19-26 Houston Astros: 18-25

Over/Under: Oakland Athletics: 20-23-2 Houston Astros: 23-20-0

Matchup Preview

The Oakland Athletics will be facing 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 all three games. Despite the Athletics' efforts, the Astros have consistently proven to be a formidable opponent.

When looking at key players, Brent Rooker has been a standout performer for the Athletics with a .288 batting average, 10 home runs, and 28 RBI. Abraham Toro and JJ Bleday have also made contributions with their batting averages of .287 and .248 respectively. However, the Astros have their own set of strong performers, including Jeremy Peña with a .333 batting average, Jose Altuve with a .312 batting average, and Kyle Tucker with a .279 batting average. These players have consistently delivered for the Astros throughout the season.

Considering the matchup history and the current form of both teams, it is clear that the Astros have the upper hand. They have consistently outperformed the Athletics in their previous meetings, and their key players have shown great consistency and skill. While the Athletics have put up a good fight, the Astros' strong lineup and recent success make them the best bet in this matchup.

Runline pick: Astros