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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, September 11th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Athletics vs. Astros
The Athletics take on the Astros on Monday, September 11th 2023 at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics (44-99) vs. Houston Astros (82-62)
- Date: Monday, September 11th 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
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Oakland Athletics - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Oakland Athletics take on the Houston hoping to improve on their record of just 44-99, placing them 5th in the AL West. Heading into today's game, the Athletics will look to pick up a win on the road, as they have gone just 20-52 when playing away from home.
Oakland's record against the runline sits at 71-72 while being favored three times in 143 games. The team has an over/under record of 77-61, with an average betting line of 9.
Mason Miller gets the starting nod for Oakland, looking to improve his overall record of 0-2. Through five outings, Mason Miller has an ERA sitting at 3.09. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .169. So far, Miller has given up one home run and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .229. Miller's WHIP of .90 comes along with a total of seven walks allowed.
Oakland has struggled to score runs this season, currently ranking 27th in scoring with an average of 3.7 runs per game. Although the team has struggled to score runs, their combined batting average of .225 comes in closer to the league average. Overall, the team has hit 151 home runs, placing them 18th. Oakland's overall OBP of .302 puts them 20th in the league.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Houston Astros host the Oakland Athletics, they have a record of 82-62, placing them 1st in the AL West. On the season, the Astros have an above .500 home record, going 37-35 at Minute Maid Park.
Having been favored in 72.2% of their games, Houston has an above .500 record against the runline at 74-70. The team's over/under record comes in at 77-63 with an average betting line of 9.
Making the start for Houston is Framber Valdez, with a record of 11-9. Through 27 outings, Framber Valdez has an ERA sitting at 3.30. Currently, opponents are batting just .225 against the left-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep 16 times against Framber Valdez, who has a WOBA allowed of .278. Valdez has a WHIP of 1.11, with 47 walks allowed.
Houston comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 5.2 runs per game, good for 5th in the MLB. The Astros are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 4th at .261. The team has also been strong in the power department, having hit 198 home runs which is 7th. Houston's overall OBP of .333 is good for 4th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Athletics vs. Astros
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and the Athletics, the Astros are the heavy favorite at -310 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 75.61%. Despite the odds, our MLB prediction model recommends grabbing the Athletics to cover at +1.5 runs on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Athletics +1.5
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