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Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics
The Houston Astros and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Jake Odorizzi will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Right hander Odorizzi is 4-2 this season with a 3.56 ERA.
Odorizzi's opponent in this one will be Adam Oller. The Athletics right hander has a 8.56 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -201-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 8.
Last time out for Oakland, they were a 11-8 loser as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -145 were rewarded, while the 19 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 8-5 winner as they battled the Mariners on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -110 were rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 64-32 SU
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games
Oakland:
Team record: 35-63 SU
Oakland is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Oakland's last 19 games
Next up:
Houston at Oakland Tuesday, July 26