Astros vs. Athletics Picks & Best Bets: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Oakland Athletics will go up against the Houston Astros in MLB action on Friday at Oakland Coliseum, beginning at 9:40 p.m. ET.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Friday's MLB matchup using advanced AI technology to highlight the best Astros vs. Athletics bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Astros have a 58% chance of defeating the Athletics.
To get the best value from these predictions, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Astros vs. Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Astros vs. Athletics picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to produce MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Astros vs. Athletics Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, May 24th, 2024
- Game Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
- Location: Oakland Coliseum
- Run Line: Astros -1.5 / Athletics +1.5
- Moneyline: Astros -175 / Athletics +148
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 8.5 Runs (+100/-118)
Athletics +1.5 @ -111 via FanDuel Sportsbook
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics +1.5 | FanDuel Sportsbook | -111 |
- According to our simulations, the Athletics have a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the Astros have a probability of 46%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -111 for the Athletics +1.5, presenting a favorable 3.2% edge for them to cover.
Total Runs Over 8.5 @ +100 via FanDuel Sportsbook
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Over 8.5 | FanDuel Sportsbook | +100 |
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at +100.
- Our analysis suggests a 50% chance of the 8.5-run total going over, which presents greater value compared to betting on the under.
Astros vs. Athletics Moneyline Odds
| Houston Astros | Oakland Athletics |
|---|---|
| -175 via DraftKings Sportsbook | +148 via FanDuel Sportsbook |
The Astros are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 58% chance of victory.
Even though the Astros are favored to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +148 odds on the Athletics moneyline, providing an edge of 1.8%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Astros vs. Athletics
Here are the top MLB player props for Friday's Astros vs. Athletics matchup.
Houston Astros Prediction - Justin Verlander Over 5.5 Hits Allowed (+120)
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander Over 5.5 Hits Allowed | BetMGM | +120 |
- Our top prop bet for the Astros is on Justin Verlander to record over 5.5 hits allowed.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 51.3%, giving us an edge of 5.8% the +120 odds offered by BetMGM.
Oakland Athletics Prediction - Ross Stripling Under 16.5 Outs (-110)
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Stripling Under 16.5 Outs | BetMGM | -110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Athletics is on Ross Stripling to have under 16.5 outs.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 61.7%, giving us an edge of 9.3% 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 matchup.
Miguel Andújar to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andújar to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | +200 |
Miguel Andújar has recorded at least one RBI in 9 of his last 16 appearances (56% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +200 (33% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Tyler Soderstrom to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Soderstrom to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | +265 |
Tyler Soderstrom has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 12 games (33%). You can make a bet that he'll record another one at odds of +265 (27%), also available at DraftKings.
Yainer Diaz to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | +265 |
Yainer Diaz has recorded at least one RBI in 5 of his last 11 appearances (45%). You can bet on him to record at least one RBI again at odds of +160 (38%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Ross Stripling of the Athletics to record under 16.5 outs, with an edge of 9.3% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Athletics +1.5 to cover.
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