Wednesday’s contest that pits the Houston Astros (77-67) against the Oakland Athletics (63-82) at Minute Maid Park has a projected final score of 5-4 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Astros, who are slightly favored in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 8:10 p.m. ET on Sept. 11.

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Astros vs. Athletics Matchup Info

• When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: NBCS-CA
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Astros vs. Athletics Predictions

• Score Prediction: Astros 5, Athletics 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs

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Astros vs. Athletics Betting Lines

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Astros Betting Insights

• Houston has been victorious in 58, or 55.8%, of the 104 contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
• This season, the Astros have been victorious seven times in eight chances when named as a favorite of at least -238 or better on the moneyline.
• Houston and its opponents have gone over in 58 of 144 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Astros were the moneyline favorite in 12 of their past 15 games, and they finished 7-5 in those matchups.
• Over its past 15 matchups (all had set totals), Houston combined with its opponents to go over the run total seven times.

Athletics Betting Insights

• Oakland has won 40.3% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (52-77).
• In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +195 or longer, the Athletics have a 5-5 record (winning 50% of their games).
• Oakland has played in 145 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 68 times (68-75-2).
• The Athletics have played as underdogs in 14 of their past 15 games and won eight of those contests.
• Oakland and its opponents have combined to hit the over nine times in its past 15 games with a total.

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Astros vs. Athletics Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Hunter Brown

• The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.41, a 2.93 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.268 in 28 games this season.
• Hunter Brown’s team has a record of 11-10 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Brown’s team is 13-14 when he starts this season.
• Games started by Brown have an 11-16-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Athletics’ Starting Pitcher: Joey Estes

• In 21 games this season, the 22-year-old has a 4.46 ERA and 7 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .240 to his opponents.
• The Athletics are 7-10 in Estes’ 17 starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Estes’ team has compiled a 9-11 record over his 20 starts.
• Estes’ starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 10 of 20 games.

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