Astros vs Athletics Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for Sept. 12

Odds updated as of 2:11 p.m.

The Houston Astros will take on the Oakland Athletics in MLB action on Thursday.

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Astros vs Athletics Game Info

• Houston Astros (77-68) vs. Oakland Athletics (64-82)
• Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
• Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
• Venue: Minute Maid Park -- Houston, Texas
• Coverage: SCHN

Astros vs Athletics Odds & Moneyline

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• Moneyline: HOU: (-235) | OAK: (+194)
• Spread: HOU: -1.5 (-114) | OAK: +1.5 (-105)
• Total: 8.5 -- Over: (-102) | Under: (-120)

Astros vs Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Framber Valdez (Astros) - 14-6, 2.97 ERA vs Mitch Spence (Athletics) - 7-9, 4.42 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Framber Valdez (14-6) to the mound, while Mitch Spence (7-9) will answer the bell for the Athletics. Valdez and his team have a record of 15-10-0 against the spread when he starts. Valdez's team has been victorious in 70% of the games he's started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 14-6. The Athletics have a 10-10-0 record against the spread in Spence's starts. The Athletics have been the moneyline underdog in 17 of Spence's starts this season, and they went 5-12 in those matchups.

Astros vs Athletics Moneyline

• Houston is the favorite, -235 on the moneyline, while Oakland is a +194 underdog on the road.

Astros vs Athletics Spread

• The Athletics are at the Astros, and are +1.5 on the runline. The Athletics are -114 to cover the spread, and the Astros are -105.

Astros vs Athletics Over/Under

• An over/under of 8.5 has been set for Astros-Athletics on Sept. 12, with the over being -102 and the under -120.

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Astros vs Athletics Betting Trends

• The Astros have been chosen as favorites in 105 games this year and have walked away with the win 58 times (55.2%) in those games.
• This season Houston has come away with a win six times in eight chances when named as a favorite of at least -235 on the moneyline.
• Contests with the Astros have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 59 of 145 chances this season.
• In 145 games with a line this season, the Astros have a mark of 71-74-0 against the spread.
• The Athletics have a 51-77 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 39.8% of those games).
• Oakland has a 6-6 record (winning 50% of its games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of +194 or longer.
• The Athletics have played in 145 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 67 times (67-76-2).
• The Athletics have gone 79-66-0 ATS this season.

Astros Player Leaders

• Yordan Alvarez leads Houston in OBP (.397) and total hits (160) this season. He's batting .313 batting average while slugging .569.
• He ranks fifth in batting average, third in on-base percentage, and sixth in slugging among qualifying hitters in the majors.
• Alvarez has recorded at least one hit in two games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .409 with a double, two home runs, a walk and seven RBI.
• Jose Altuve leads Houston in slugging percentage (.450) thanks to 47 extra-base hits. He's batting .302 with an on-base percentage of .357.
• He ranks eighth in batting average, 20th in on-base percentage and 48th in slugging among qualifying hitters.
• Alex Bregman is batting .259 with a .445 slugging percentage and 65 RBI this year.
• Yainer Diaz has been key for Houston with 155 hits, an OBP of .324 plus a slugging percentage of .449.

Athletics Player Leaders

• Brent Rooker has totaled 144 hits with a .371 on-base percentage and a .577 slugging percentage, all club-highs for the Athletics. He's batting .299.
• Including all the qualifying hitters in MLB, his batting average is ninth, his on-base percentage is 13th, and he is fifth in slugging.
• JJ Bleday is batting .244 with 39 doubles, four triples, 20 home runs and 58 walks. He's slugging .449 with an on-base percentage of .322.
• He is 93rd in batting average, 76th in on-base percentage and 49th in slugging percentage in the big leagues.
• Lawrence Butler has 22 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 30 walks while hitting .269.
• Shea Langeliers has 16 doubles, two triples, 25 home runs and 33 walks while batting .223.

Astros vs Athletics Head to Head

• 9/11/2024: 5-4 OAK (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -235, Underdog Moneyline: +194)
• 9/10/2024: 4-3 OAK (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -190, Underdog Moneyline: +160)
• 7/24/2024: 8-1 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -156, Underdog Moneyline: +132)
• 7/23/2024: 8-2 OAK (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -136, Underdog Moneyline: +116)
• 7/22/2024: 4-0 OAK (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -146, Underdog Moneyline: +124)
• 5/26/2024: 5-2 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -168, Underdog Moneyline: +142)
• 5/25/2024: 3-1 OAK (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -154, Underdog Moneyline: +130)
• 5/24/2024: 6-3 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -176, Underdog Moneyline: +148)
• 5/16/2024: 8-1 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -215, Underdog Moneyline: +180)
• 5/15/2024: 3-0 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -250, Underdog Moneyline: +205)

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