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Athletics Athletics vs. Houston Astros
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Athletics Athletics and the Houston Astros meet at Daikin Park.
The Athletics will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Luis Severino in this game. Severino has a 3-11 record and a 5.10 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Astros will be Jason Alexander. The right hander has a 8.40 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -133-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Diamondbacks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at 118 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Athletics, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -140 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Athletics:
Team record: 42-62 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
The is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of The's last 6 games
Houston:
Team record: 60-42 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Athletics at Houston Friday, July 25