On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the Athletics will take on the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, TX. The game is set to begin at 8:10 PM and will be broadcast on MLBN. With overcast clouds and a retractable roof, weather conditions should not affect the play. The Athletics currently have a 42-62 record, while the Astros stand at 60-42 this season.

Athletics vs. Astros Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Houston Astros -124. The Astros have a strong home record of 33-19. Their overall season performance is better than the Athletics, who have struggled on the road with a 22-31 record.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0 (-118). Both teams have starting pitchers with high ERAs, suggesting that runs may be scored. Jason Alexander has an ERA of 8.40, and Luis Severino has an ERA of 5.10.

Team Trends

• The Athletics have a road record of 22-31 this season.
• The Astros have a strong home record of 33-19 this season.
• The Athletics are managed by Mark Kotsay, with Scott Emerson as their pitching coach.
• The Astros are led by manager Joe Espada, with Joshua Miller and Bill Murphy as pitching coaches.
• The Astros recently won three games in a row against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Athletics vs Astros Preview

On Thursday night, the Athletics will visit the Astros at Daikin Park. The Athletics have struggled this season with a 42-62 record. They will look to improve their standing against the Astros, who hold a 60-42 record. The game starts at 8:10 PM, and fans can catch the action on MLBN. With a retractable roof, the weather is not expected to impact the game.

Luis Severino will take the mound for the Athletics. He has a 5.10 ERA and a 3-11 record. On the other side, Jason Alexander will start for the Astros. He holds an 8.40 ERA with a 1-0 record. Both teams will aim to capitalize on their starting pitchers’ performances to secure a win.

Astros Ready to Shine at Home

The Houston Astros have some strong hitters this season. Isaac Paredes leads the team in home runs with 19. Jeremy Peña has the highest batting average on the team, hitting .322. Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz have both hit 13 home runs. Walker also leads the team in RBIs with 52. Victor Caratini has contributed with a .270 batting average and 10 home runs. The Astros’ team batting average is .259, ranking them second in the league. They have hit 115 home runs so far. On the pitching side, their ERA stands at 3.59, which is fourth best in the league.

Athletics Seek to Make Impact on the Road

The Oakland Athletics have a solid lineup this season. Jacob Wilson stands out with a .311 batting average and 44 RBIs. Nick Kurtz leads the team with 19 home runs and 50 RBIs. Shea Langeliers has added 14 home runs to the team’s total. Luis Urías and Max Muncy contribute with 7 and 9 home runs, respectively. Austin Wynns has a .281 batting average with 6 home runs. The Athletics have a team batting average of .248, placing them 9th in the league. Their pitching staff has an ERA of 5.25, which ranks 29th. Luis Severino will start for them with a 5.10 ERA.

Final Betting Pick

The Houston Astros are a strong pick for the money line at -124. They have a solid home record of 33-19, which shows they perform well at Daikin Park. The Athletics have struggled on the road with a 22-31 record, making it tough for them to compete against the Astros at home.

For the over/under prediction, picking over 8.0 is reasonable. Both starting pitchers, Jason Alexander and Luis Severino, have high ERAs of 8.40 and 5.10, respectively. This suggests that both teams could score many runs, making the over a good choice.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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