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Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros

The Houston Astros will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park.

The Athletics will give the ball to starter Frankie Montas in this one. Right hander Montas is 7-7 this season with a 4.63 ERA.

Starting this game for the Astros will be Lance McCullers Jr.. The right hander has a 2.97 ERA to go along with a 6-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -155-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 9.

Houston won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Athletics on July 07. Bettors who backed the Astros at -150 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Oakland was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Astros. Bettors on Houston at -150 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Oakland:
Team record: 49-39 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Oakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games on the road

Houston:
Team record: 54-33 SU
Current Streak: won 6 straight games.
Houston is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Oakland
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Oakland

Next up:
Oakland at Texas Friday, July 9
Houston home to New York Friday, July 9