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53 % Astros

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Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Preview April 08, 2021

Oakland Athletics (1-6) is visiting Houston Astros (5-1) on April 08, 2021, 8:10 PM ET and playing at the Minute Maid Park.

The Oakland Athletics are favored by vegas at a line of -135. The opening line was +148 so the public has been betting on Houston Astros causing the OAK line to shift -13. 53% of the community is betting Houston Astros will win today. Get the consensus from the top 10 users most likely to be right on tonight's matchup below.

Oakland Highlights

Runs
30th
2.43
Hits
28th
5.29
Walks
20th
3.43
Strike Outs
14th
9.43

ATS Trends

  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 9 games.
  • Oakland are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games.
  • Oakland are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Houston.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road.
  • Oakland are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games this season.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.
  • Oakland are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the American League West Division division.

Player Injuries

  • Mike Fiers 10-day IL (03/29) (Back)
  • Trevor Rosenthal 60-day IL (03/30) (Shoulder)
  • Burch Smith 10-day IL (04/04) (Groin)
  • Chad Pinder 10-day IL (04/04) (Knee)
  • Matt Olson is upgraded to expected to be in the starting lineup Thursday vs Houston Astros (Knee)
  • Reymin Guduan 10-day IL (04/06) (Thumb)
  • A.J. Puk 10-day IL (04/07) (Biceps)

Houston Highlights

Runs
2nd
7.50
Hits
3rd
10.83
Walks
12th
4.00
Strike Outs
7th
8.50

ATS Trends

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games.
  • Houston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 6 games against Oakland.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston's last 12 games at home.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games this season.
  • Houston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.
  • Houston are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the American League West Division division.

Player Injuries

  • Justin Verlander 60-day IL (02/27) (Elbow)
  • Michael Brantley is upgraded to expected to be in the starting lineup Thursday vs Oakland Athletics (Wrist)
  • Pedro Baez 10-day IL (03/08) (COVID-19)
  • Austin Pruitt 10-day IL (03/29) (Elbow)
  • Framber Valdez 10-day IL (03/29) (Finger)
  • Josh James 10-day IL (03/29) (Hip)
  • Andre Scrubb 10-day IL (03/29) (Shoulder)