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Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics
The division rival Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Ring Central Coliseum.
The Astros will give the ball to starter Cristian Javier in this one. Right hander Javier is 1-0 this season with a 1.42 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Jesus Luzardo who starts for the Athletics. Left hander Luzardo is 0-0 with a 0.77 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Athletics as -129-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
In their last action, Oakland was a 3-1 winner on the road against the Astros. Bettors on Oakland at -165 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Houston was a 3-1 loser on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Oakland at -165 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Houston:
Team record: 6-8 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Oakland:
Team record: 11-4 SU
Current Streak: won 8 straight games.
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Houston home to San Francisco Monday, August 10
Oakland at Los Angeles Monday, August 10