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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics, 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 Saturday, July 22nd 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Astros vs. Athletics
The Astros take on the Athletics on Saturday, July 22nd 2023 at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Houston Astros (55-43) vs. Oakland Athletics (27-73)
- Date: Saturday, July 22nd 2023
- Time: 9:07 ET
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland
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Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 55-43, the Houston Astros travel to take on the Oakland Athletics, ranked 2nd in the AL West. On the season, the Astros have an above .500 road record, at 30-21.
Houston currently has an above .500 record against the runline (51-47). So far, they have been favored in 67 of their 98 games. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 48-48.
Houston pitcher Cristian Javier gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 7-1. Heading into action, Cristian Javier has an ERA of 4.39. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .237. So far, Javier has given up 14 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .303. With a total of 27 walks, Javier has a WHIP of 1.22.
On the season, Houston boasts the 11th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.7 runs per game. The Astros have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .249 ranks 11th in the league. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 121 home runs (9th). Houston's overall OBP of .318 puts them 14th in the league.
Oakland Athletics - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Oakland Athletics take on the Houston hoping to improve on their record of just 27-73, placing them 5th in the AL West. On the season, the Athletics have been one of the worst performing road teams, going 14-38.
Being favored one times in 100 games, Oakland has a record against the runline of 47-53. The team's over/under record comes in at 53-42 with an average betting line of 9.
The Athletics will send Paul Blackburn to the mound with an overall record of 1-2. With an ERA of 5.48, Paul Blackburn has had his struggles on the mound. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .303. So far, Blackburn has given up four home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .348. With a total of 15 walks, Blackburn has a WHIP of 1.59.
Oakland's' offense comes into this game averaging just 3.6 runs per game, placing them 26th in the MLB. So far, the Athletics have combined for a team batting average of .221, placing them 23rd in the league. In terms of home runs, Oakland ranks 18th, with a total of 93 long balls. Up to this point, Oakland has been getting on base at a rate of .300, placing them 20th in all of baseball.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Astros vs. Athletics
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and Oakland, the Astros are the betting favorite at -200 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 66.67%. The MLB predictive model has the Astros picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros Moneyline -200
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