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Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros
The Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Minute Maid Park.
Right hander Chris Bassitt will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Bassitt is 7-4 this season with a 3.96 ERA.
It'll be Justin Verlander toeing the rubber for the Astros in this contest. Right hander Verlander is 12-4 with a 3.05 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -223-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
In their last action, Houston was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Oakland at 145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Oakland was a 4-3 winner on the road against the Astros. Bettors on Oakland at 145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Oakland:
Team record: 58-44 SU
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Oakland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
Houston:
Team record: 65-38 SU
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
Next up:
Oakland home to Texas Thursday, July 25
Houston at St. Louis Friday, July 26