Athletics vs Astros 10/7/20 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros
MLB: 3:35 PM EST
Oct. 07, 2020
TV: TBS
Latest Odds : HOU -131 Total 9
The Athletics have reached the point that they have to win or they will be gone from the playoffs. Granted Oakland is playing a resurgent Houston team, but now the Athletics have to be the team to step up or they will be the team that sits at home to finish out the baseball season. With that being the case, the one aspect of play Oakland has to get to show up in this game is their offense that has been flat in the first couple of games.
To try to stop the losing the Athletics are putting Jesus Luzardo on the mound. During the regular season Luzardo posted a 3-2 record with a 4.14 ERA. Luzardo did end up striking out a total of 59 batters in a total of 59 innings thrown. He did end up walking only 17 batters and gave up a total of 58 hits.
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Houston for their part is coming to the game here to complete the sweep of the Athletics like they did the Twins. The Astros, though, were able to rely on more of the smaller game tactics which helped them in getting the win locked down. Not to mention Houston was able to get their pitching started to keep the Athletics hitting completely at arms length.
Jose Urquidy is the starting pitcher that Houston is putting on the mound in this game. Urquidy ended up with a 1-1 record and a 2.73 ERA during the regular season. He only threw a total of 29.2 innings and struck out 17 batters. Jose Urquidy did give up a total of 22 hits and walked only 8 batters.
Recent Betting Trends:
Oakland are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games against Houston.
Oakland are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston's last 17 games.
Houston are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -131
With the game here the Athletics are at the point of having to win or they are out. Well, the Astros are sending out the better starting pitcher, but also the better hitters as well. Look for the Astros to come into the game here and play very strong on the hitting side, but with Urquidy on the mound it will keep the Athletics hitting shut down. Final Score, Houston Astros win 5-3.