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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 Sunday, May 28th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Astros vs. Athletics
The Astros take on the Athletics on Sunday, May 28th 2023 at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Houston Astros (30-21) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-44)
- Date: Sunday, May 28th 2023
- Time: 4:07 ET
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland
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Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Houston Astros host the Oakland Athletics, they have a record of 30-21, placing them 2nd in the AL West. Through 26 road contests, the Astros come in with a mark of 16-10.
With an above .500 record against the runline at 26-25, Houston has been favored 70.6% of the time this season. The team's over/under record comes in at 24-26 with an average betting line of 8.
Making the start for Houston is Cristian Javier, with a record of 5-1. Through 10 appearances, Cristian Javier has an ERA of 3.07. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .203. Opposing hitters have gone deep eight times against Cristian Javier, who has a WOBA allowed of .269. Javier has a WHIP of .95, with 13 walks allowed.
Offensively, Houston is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.4 runs per game. So far, the Astros have combined for a team batting average of .244, placing them 17th in the league. Along with their low batting average, the team has hit just 46 home runs (25th). To date, Houston has the MLB's 21st-rated OBP, sitting at .314.
Oakland Athletics - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Oakland Athletics travel to take on the Houston Astros hoping to find the win column as they have an overall record of just 10-44, placing the team 5th in the AL West. In their 27 games at home the Athletics have a record of just 5-22.
Being favored one times in 54 games, Oakland has a record against the runline of 20-34. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 30-23.
For Oakland, Luis Medina will look to pick up a win over Houston, as he has a record of 0-3. Against the Astros, Luis Medina is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 6.45. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .228. So far, Medina has given up seven home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .343. Medina has a WHIP of 1.25, with seven walks allowed.
This year, runs have been hard to come by for Oakland's offense, as they are the 29th-ranked scoring team at 3.5. The Athletics' combined batting average currently sits at .221, placing them 30th in the league. Things have been going slightly better in the power department, as Oakland has gone deep 55 times, placing them 19th in the league. Oakland's overall OBP of .297 puts them 27th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Astros vs. Athletics
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and the Athletics, the Astros are the heavy favorite at -258 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 72.07%. The MLB predictive model shows Houston having enough of an advantage to take them to cover the runline (-1.5).
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros -1.5
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