Astros vs. A’s Prediction
Can the A’s get to Dallas Keuchel tonight in efforts to upset the Astros at 10:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Astros are -145 money line favorites versus the A’s, who have odds of +125 to pull off the upset tonight at home. With Keuchel set to face Kendall Graveman in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8 runs.
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Keuchel has been dominant in his first two starts of 2017, allowing just 1 earned run over 14 innings of work. He’s turned in two quality starts, owns a 0.64 ERA and a 0.54 WHIP. He’s also struck out eight and has walked just three while allowing four hits.
Graveman allowed just one run on two hits and one walk across seven innings last Saturday in a win over the Rangers. He dominated his division rival over six innings of no-hit ball. He lost the no-no when he allowed a solo home run to Mike Napoli but still earned the win. Graveman struck out five over those seven innings.
Bet Tonight’s Astros vs. A’s Game
OUR PICK: The Astros are just 1-4 in Keuchel’s last five starts after allowing five runs or more in their previous game and are 2-5 in his last seven outings following a quality start in his previous appearance. The A’s have been great off losses, going 5-1 in their last six games coming off defeat. They’re also 28-12 in their last 40 home games coming off a road trip of seven or more days.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: OAKLAND A’S +125