Astros vs. Athletics Prediction for MLB Thursday [7/20/2023]

The Oakland Athletics take on the Houston Astros in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Thursday, starting at 9:40PM ET.

The Athletics will start Hogan Harris (2-3, 6.51 ERA), while the Astros are going with J.P. France (4-3, 3.31 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Astros vs. Athletics, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Astros vs. Athletics

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Astros-Athletics MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 56% chance of defeating the Athletics.

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Astros vs. Athletics Odds [7/20]

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (+115), Astros -1.5 (-125)
• Moneyline: Athletics +185, Astros -210
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110/+100)

The Athletics are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Astros, with +115 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Astros (-1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at -125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +185. That means you can bet $100 to profit $185, earning a total payout of $285, if they win.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -210, where you can risk $210 to win $100, for a total payout of $310, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Astros vs. Athletics

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (57% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +185 via DraftKings Sportsbook (9.9% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 8.5 @ +100 via PointsBet (56% probability) 🔥

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Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Athletics moneyline is the best option due to the 9.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Astros vs. Athletics Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to beat the Athletics in the MLB game on Thursday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Astros given a 56% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Astros-Athletics game, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Astros vs. Athletics on Thursday July 20, 2023.

Astros vs. Athletics 2023

Thursday's MLB action between the Athletics and Astros at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled to start at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics
• Date: Thursday July 20, 2023
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: Oakland Coliseum

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