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Athletics Athletics vs. Houston Astros
The division rival Athletics Athletics and Houston Astros are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Daikin Park.
Jeffrey Springs will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Left hander Springs is 8-7 this season with a 4.34 ERA.
Springs's opponent in this one will be Ryan Gusto. The Astros right hander has a 4.46 ERA to go along with a 6-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -167-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 8.
In their last action, Houston was a 5-2 loser on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Athletics at 125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Athletics was a 5-2 winner on the road against the Astros. Bettors on Athletics at 125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Athletics:
Team record: 43-62 SU
The is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of The's last 7 games
The is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston:
Team record: 60-43 SU
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 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 Saturday, July 26