Astros vs Athletics Prediction and MLB Tips - 13 September 2023
Last updated: Sep 13, 2023, 12:09AM | Published: Sep 12, 2023, 1:50AM
The Houston Astros square off with the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, commencing at 10:10am AEST.
The Astros will send Justin Verlander (11-7, 3.24 ERA) to the mound, up against JP Sears (4-11, 4.51 ERA) for the Athletics.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Astros vs Athletics, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Astros vs Athletics
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's Houston-Oakland MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 68% chance of beating the Athletics at Minute Maid Park.
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Astros vs Athletics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.29, Athletics $3.60
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($1.69), Athletics +1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.90, Under $1.90
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Astros at $1.29 and the Athletics at $3.60.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Athletics, with odds of $1.69 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $2.25.
The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $1.90.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Astros (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 59% chance of going Over.
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Astros vs Athletics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oakland at $3.60 with PointsBet (3.9% edge)
- Line: Athletics +1.5 at $2.25 with PointsBet (3.3% edge)
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.90 with PointsBet (59% probability) 🔥
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And while the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Athletics to win is our preferred option due to the 3.9% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Although the Astros are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Athletics +1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Astros vs Athletics: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Houston vs Oakland on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live scores.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Oakland match-up at Minute Maid Park.
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Astros vs Athletics: Preview
The game between the Astros and Athletics at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 10:10am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics
- Date: Wednesday 13 September 2023
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
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