Astros vs Athletics Odds, Picks & Predictions - July 16

The Houston Astros (58-31) and Oakland Athletics (30-60) will battle on Saturday at Minute Maid Park, starting at 4:10 PM ET. The Astros will hand the ball to Justin Verlander (11-3), and the Athletics will counter with Jared Koenig (1-2).

Bookmakers have made the Astros a strong favorite at home (-350) to defeat the Athletics (+275).

Astros vs. Athletics Odds

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Astros (-350)

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When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Athletics

Game Day: Saturday, July 16, 2022
Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
Location: Houston, Texas
Stadium: Minute Maid Park

Astros Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Jason Castro	10 Day Injury List	Knee
Yordan Alvarez	10 Day Injury List	Hand
Michael Brantley	10 Day Injury List	Shoulder
Parker Mushinski	15 Day Injury List	Elbow
Lance McCullers Jr.	60 Day Injury List	Forearm
Josh James	60 Day Injury List	Back
Blake Taylor	60 Day Injury List	Elbow
Jose Altuve	Day-to-day	Leg

Athletics Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Jed Lowrie	10 Day Injury List	Shoulder
Jonah Bride	10 Day Injury List	Shoulder
Dany Jimenez	15 Day Injury List	Shoulder
Deolis Guerra	60 Day Injury List	Forearm
Brent Honeywell Jr.	60 Day Injury List	Elbow
Daulton Jefferies	60 Day Injury List	Arm
Stephen Piscotty	Day-to-day	Wrist
Frankie Montás	Day-to-day	Shoulder

Last Time Out: Astros and Athletics

Cole Irvin (6.00 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 4 K) was credited with a win in the Athletics’ 5-1 victory over the Astros yesterday. Skye Bolt led the way offensively, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Jose Urquidy (6.00 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 9 K) was handed the loss for the Astros.

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Astros Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Astros have won 51 out of the 73 games, or 69.9%, in which they’ve been favored. Houston has not been a bigger favorite this season than the -350 moneyline set for this game. The Astros have a 77.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 32 of their 89 opportunities. The Astros are 46-43-0 ATS in their 89 games with a spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Kyle Tucker	83	.253 (81)	.346 (48)	.471 (39)	5.0% (20)	16.3% (42)	12.7% (15)
Alex Bregman	86	.243 (101)	.362 (30)	.418 (77)	3.0% (74)	13.1% (15)	14.2% (4)
Jose Altuve	72	.277 (43)	.373 (18)	.528 (12)	5.4% (16)	15.9% (38)	11.5% (33)
Yuli Gurriel	81	.231 (124)	.283 (142)	.383 (118)	2.2% (108)	13.2% (16)	6.0% (129)
Jeremy Pena	69	.264 (65)	.312 (104)	.449 (55)	4.3% (36)	24.6% (117)	5.1% (143)

Athletics Betting Records and Team Stats

The Athletics have won in 27, or 34.6%, of the 78 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Oakland has played as an underdog of +275 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The Athletics have an implied victory probability of 26.7% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Contests with Oakland have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 38 of 91 chances this season. In 91 games with a line this season, the Athletics have a mark of 43-48-0 against the spread.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Elvis Andrus	83	.227 (127)	.296 (128)	.365 (133)	2.0% (118)	14.8% (29)	8.6% (79)
Sean Murphy	81	.237 (113)	.306 (116)	.410 (88)	2.7% (89)	22.1% (95)	7.0% (109)
Seth Brown	84	.218 (138)	.273 (149)	.404 (92)	3.4% (62)	25.6% (126)	6.4% (121)
Ramón Laureano	61	.235 (-)	.322 (-)	.401 (-)	3.3% (-)	22.4% (-)	8.6% (-)
Tony Kemp	83	.207 (150)	.286 (140)	.268 (156)	0.6% (152)	14.8% (29)	8.4% (81)

Astros vs. Athletics Picks and Predictions

Our best pick for Astros vs. Athletics is the Astros (-350 on the moneyline) as the pick to win.