MLB Predictions: Are Astros good bet to beat A’s? 4/29/17
Are the Astros a good bet to beat the A’s tonight when the American League West rivals clash at 7:10PM ET?
Astros Favored for AL West Clash
According to oddsmakers the Astros are currently -155 money line favorites to win tonight’s game in Houston. The A’s, meanwhile, are +145 to pull off the upset against their AL West rivals. With Andrew Triggs set to oppose Joe Musgrove in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs after opening at 9.
Triggs off to fantastic start for A’s
Triggs is now 3-0 on the season after allowing a pair of unearned runs over six innings in Tuesday’s win over the Rangers. He surrendered just three hits while striking out five over six innings. His ERA sits at 0.00 as all three runs off him this year have been unearned. While Triggs hasn’t been dominant, he’s been highly effective.
Musgrove roughed up again for Astros
Musgrove allowed four runs over six innings during the Astros’ win last Saturday against the Rays. He surrendered five hits while walking one and striking out four batters over those six innings. Musgrove didn’t factor into the decision but his ERA is sitting at a bloated 5.91. His WHIP is also a shaky 1.56 over his 21 1/3 combined innings this season.
MLB Predictions
The A’s are just 7-19 in their last 26 games against the Astros. Houston has won 13 of its last 16 games against Oakland at home. The A’s are also winless at 0-5 in their last five road games, are 0-5 in their last five games versus a right-handed starter, and are 0-4 in their last four road games versus a right-handed starter.
The Astros, meanwhile, are 12-3 in their last 15 games versus a right-handed starter, are 5-1 in their last six home games, and 8-1 in their last nine games versus AL West opponents. They’re also 8-1 in their last nine home games versus a right-handed starter.
Saturday MLB Prediction: Houston Astros -155
