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Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics
The Houston Astros and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Astros will trot Justin Verlander out to the mound in this one. Right hander Verlander has a 8-2 record and a 2.38 ERA this season.
The Athletics will counter Verlander with Brett Anderson. Left hander Anderson has a 3.86 ERA to go along with a 6-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -145-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
In their last action, Oakland was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Astros. Bettors on Houston at -125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Houston was a 3-2 winner on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Houston at -125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Houston:
Team record: 38-20 SU
Houston is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games
Oakland:
Team record: 29-28 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Oakland is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
Oakland is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
Next up:
Houston at Oakland Sunday, June 2