GAME:  #919 Astros @ #920 A’s
DATE:    9/7/2020 – 9:10 pm EST
ODDS:   Astros +115 / A’s -125
O/U:       9

The Oakland A’s (23-14) host the Houston Astros (21-19) at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Astros were just swept by the Angles in a 5 game series and Oakland just lost 2 of 3 to the Padres. Oakland leads the series 3-2 on the season. 

HOUSTON ASTROS

The Astros have right-hander Cristian Javier getting the start for the 1st game of the series. Javier has a 3.35 ERA this season in 37.2 innings he has allowed 23 hits, 14 runs, 8 home runs, 13 walks, and has 34 K’s. The Astros have a career batting average of .265 against the A’s Montas with 83 at-bats, Correa’s .333, and Gurriel’s .357 leading the team. 

OAKLAND A’S

The A’s have right-hander Frankie Montas listed as the probable pitcher. Montas is 2-3 with a 6.06 ERA in 32.2 innings he has allowed 33 hits, 22 runs, 4 home runs, 18 walks, and has 33 K’s. The Oakland current roster has a career .286 against the Astros Javier but in only 14 at-bats. 

BATTER VS PITCHER  (dailybaseballdata.com)

TRENDS (covers.com) 

HOUSTON

• Over is 5-0 in the Astros last 5 overall.
• Over is 6-0 in Astros last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.

OAKLAND

• Under is 5-0 in Athletics last 5 during game 1 of a series.
• Athletics are 4-0 in Montas’ last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Astros are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Oakland.
• Astros are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings.
• Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

ASTROS VS A’S PREDICTION

The A’s will be looking forward to this series against a banged up and exhausted Astros team. The A’s have a few injury issues(Chapman & Semien) but the rest of the team is rested after the short COVID break. The A’s swept the Astros the last time they played in Oakland this season. Houston is coming off a brutal 5 game series that was played in 3 days with 2 doubleheaders against the Angles which resulted in 5 STRAIGHT LOSSES for the Astros. This was also in temperatures over 100 degrees in LA over the weekend. The Astros are also banged good with key players Altuve, Bregman(Questionable), Springer(Questionable), Reddick(Questionable). The Bookie is rolling with the Oakland A’s who are 14-6 at home while the public is jumping on the Astros with the rare plus money. The Sharps are also on the A’s. 

The Bookie:         Oakland -125
Fade the Public:  Oakland
Sharp Action:      Oakland

1.25 Units to win 1 Unit on:  (#920)  Oakland -125

ADDITIONAL WAGERS

6:05 pm EST
(#911) Tampa Bay +110
1 Unit to win 1.1 Units

6:37 pm EST
(#915) Yankees +120
1 Unit to win 1.2 Units