Astros vs. Athletics Picks & Best Bets 25th May 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Oakland Athletics will face the Houston Astros in MLB action on Saturday at Oakland Coliseum, beginning at 4:07 p.m. ET.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Saturday's MLB matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to pinpoint the best Astros vs. Athletics bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Astros have a 54% chance of defeating the Athletics.
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Our Astros vs. Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Astros vs. Athletics picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Astros vs. Athletics Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, May 25th, 2024
- Game Time: 4:07 p.m. ET
- Location: Oakland Coliseum
- Run Line: Astros -1.5 / Athletics +1.5
- Moneyline: Astros -145 / Athletics +130
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 8.5 Runs (-102/-115)
Athletics +1.5 @ -130 via FanDuel Sportsbook
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics +1.5 | FanDuel Sportsbook | -130 |
- According to our simulations, the Athletics have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the Astros have a probability of 40%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -130 for the Athletics +1.5, presenting a favorable 3.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Runs Under 8.5 @ -115 via BetMGM
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Under 8.5 | BetMGM | -115 |
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -115.
- Our analysis indicates a 55% probability of the 8.5-run total staying under, providing an edge of 1.3%.
Astros vs. Athletics Moneyline Odds
| Houston Astros | Oakland Athletics |
|---|---|
| -145 via BetMGM | +130 via FanDuel Sportsbook |
The Astros are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 54% chance of prevailing.
Although the Astros are favored to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +130 odds on the Athletics moneyline, providing an edge of 2.8%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Astros vs. Athletics
Here are the top MLB player props for Saturday's Astros vs. Athletics matchup.
Houston Astros Prediction - Spencer Arrighetti Under 5.5 Strikeouts (+128)
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Arrighetti Under 5.5 Strikeouts | FanDuel Sportsbook | +128 |
- Our top prop bet for the Astros is on Spencer Arrighetti to record under 5.5 strikeouts.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 53.2%, giving us an edge of 9.3% the +128 odds offered by FanDuel.
Oakland Athletics Prediction - JP Sears Under 17.5 Outs (-110)
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| JP Sears Under 17.5 Outs | BetMGM | -110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Athletics is on JP Sears to have under 17.5 outs.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 68.5%, giving us an edge of 16.1% on the -110 odds available at BetMGM.
These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Astros vs. Athletics Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Astros vs. Athletics trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Miguel Andújar to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | +210 |
Miguel Andújar has recorded at least one RBI in 10 of his last 17 games (59% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +210 (32% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Kyle Tucker to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | +175 |
Kyle Tucker has recorded at least one RBI in 9 of his last 16 games (56%). You can place a wager on him to record another one at odds of +175 (36%), also available at DraftKings.
Mauricio Dubón to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubón to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | +175 |
Mauricio Dubón has recorded at least one RBI in 5 of his last 10 games (50%). You can wager on him to record at least one RBI again at odds of +220 (31%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing JP Sears of the Athletics to record under 17.5 outs, with an edge of 16.1% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Athletics +1.5 to cover.
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