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Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros
The fans at Minute Maid Park will be treated to a game between the Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros when they take their seats on Friday.
The Athletics will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Sean Manaea in this game. Manaea has a 0-1 record and a 9.64 ERA this season.
Manaea's opponent in this one will be Lance McCullers Jr.. The Astros right hander has a 1.80 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -165-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
Houston was a 6-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Athletics. They won as -163 favorites, while the total score of 8 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Oakland was a 6-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Astros. They lost as +149 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Oakland:
Team record: 1-7 SU
Oakland is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Oakland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Oakland's last 14 games
Houston:
Team record: 6-1 SU
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Next up:
Oakland at Houston Saturday, April 10