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Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics
The division rival Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Lance McCullers Jr. in this game. McCullers Jr. has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Cole Irvin who starts for the Athletics. Left hander Irvin is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -132-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 9.
Oakland was a 9-5 loser in its last match on the road against the Astros. They lost as -116 favorites, while the total score of 14 made winners of OVER bettors.
Houston won its last outing, a 9-5 result against the Athletics on April 02. Bettors who backed the Astros at 106 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Houston:
Team record: 2-0 SU
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Oakland:
Team record: 0-2 SU
Oakland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Houston at Oakland Sunday, April 4