Athletics vs. Astros Picks & Best Bets: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Houston Astros will face the Oakland Athletics in MLB action on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park, beginning at 8:10 p.m. ET.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's MLB matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to determine the best Athletics vs. Astros bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Astros have a 69% chance of defeating the Athletics.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Athletics vs. Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Athletics vs. Astros picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to create MLB predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Athletics vs. Astros Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Minute Maid Park
- Run Line: Athletics +1.5 / Astros -1.5
- Moneyline: Athletics +205 / Astros -250
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 9 Runs (+102/-122)
Athletics +1.5 @ +105 via BetMGM
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics +1.5 | BetMGM | +105 |
- According to our simulations, the Athletics have a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the Athletics have a probability of 49%.
- BetMGM offers odds of +105 for the Athletics +1.5, presenting a favorable 0.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Runs Over 9 @ +102 via DraftKings Sportsbook
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Over 9 | DraftKings Sportsbook | +102 |
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at +102.
- Our analysis shows a 48% chance that the total will go over 9 runs, which presents greater value compared to betting on the under.
Athletics vs. Astros Moneyline Odds
| Oakland Athletics | Houston Astros |
|---|---|
| +205 via DraftKings Sportsbook | -250 via BetMGM |
The Astros are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 69% chance of coming out on top.
Even though the Astros are favored to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +205 odds on the Athletics moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for Athletics vs. Astros
Here are the top MLB player props for Wednesday's Athletics vs. Astros matchup.
Oakland Athletics Prediction - Esteury Ruiz To Get a HR (+1300)
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz To Get a HR | BetMGM | +1300 |
- Our top prop bet for the Athletics is on Esteury Ruiz to hit a home run.
- Our analysis projects him to have a probability of 7.3% of going yard, giving us an edge of 0.1% over the +1300 odds offered by BetMGM.
Houston Astros Prediction - Framber Valdez Over 6.5 Strikeouts (+130)
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez Over 6.5 Strikeouts | BetMGM | +130 |
- Our best prop bet for the Astros is on Framber Valdez to have over 6.5 strikeouts.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 56.9%, providing an edge of 13.4% on the +130 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.
Athletics vs. Astros Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Athletics vs. Astros trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Brent Rooker to Hit a Home Run
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker to Hit a Home Run | DraftKings Sportsbook | +450 |
Brent Rooker has hit at least one home run in 4 of his last 12 games (33% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +450 (18% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Esteury Ruiz to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | +300 |
Esteury Ruiz has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 11 appearances (36%). You can place a bet on him to record another one at odds of +300 (25%), also available at DraftKings.
Brett Harris to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | +300 |
Brett Harris has recorded at least one RBI in 3 of his last 10 appearances (30%). You can wager on him to record at least one RBI again at odds of +255 (28%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Framber Valdez of the Astros to record over 6.5 strikeouts, with an edge of 13.4% 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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