Astros vs Athletics: Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 May 2023
Last updated: May 21, 2023, 6:09PM | Published: May 20, 2023, 6:57PM
The Houston Astros take on the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Monday, beginning at 4:10am AEST.
The Astros will send Framber Valdez (3-4, 2.84 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against James Kaprielian (0-3, 10.17 ERA) for the Athletics.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Astros vs Athletics, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Astros vs Athletics
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Monday's Houston-Oakland MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 72% chance of winning against the Athletics at Minute Maid Park.
More: Astros vs Athletics Simulated 10K Times
Astros vs Athletics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.28, Athletics $4.00
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($1.61), Athletics +1.5 ($2.45)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.87, Under $1.95
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Astros to win at $1.28. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Athletics to win at $4.00.
The Astros are 1.5-run favourites against the Athletics, with odds of $1.61 currently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.45.
The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.87 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Astros (-1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Astros vs Athletics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Oakland at $4.00 with PointsBet (2.8% edge)
- Line: Athletics +1.5 at $2.45 with bet365 (5.1% edge) 🔥
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.95 with bet365 (50% probability)
Every time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best bets of the day across any sport.
Our Astros vs Athletics best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
And while the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Athletics to win is our recommended option due to the 2.8% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Although the Astros are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Athletics +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Astros vs Athletics: Prediction
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Astros vs Athletics: Preview
The match-up between the Astros and Athletics at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 4:10am AEST on Monday.
- Game: Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics
- Date: Monday 22 May 2023
- Time: 4:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Houston vs Oakland have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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