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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 Wednesday when they battle at Ring Central Coliseum.

The Astros will trot Luis Garcia out to the mound in this one. Right hander Garcia has a 0-0 record and a 2.08 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Athletics will be Jesus Luzardo. The left hander has a 3.76 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Athletics as -160-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total opened at 9.

In their last action, Oakland was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Astros. Bettors on Houston at 135 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Houston was a 5-4 winner in its last match on the road against the Athletics. They won as +135 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.

Houston:
Team record: 22-21 SU
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Houston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road

Oakland:
Team record: 25-15 SU
Oakland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Oakland is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland's last 10 games at home

Next up:
Houston at Oakland Thursday, September 10