Athletics vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Aug 13, 2022

The Houston Astros square off with the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, commencing at 7:10PM ET.

The Astros will have Lance McCullers Jr. (0-0, 0.00 ERA) start, while the Athletics will counter with Zach Logue (3-5, 4.79 ERA).

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

Who will win Athletics vs. Astros?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Athletics-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 72% chance of defeating the Athletics.

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Athletics vs. Astros Current Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (-140), Athletics +1.5 (+125)
• Moneyline: Astros -275, Athletics +240
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are -1.5 favorites against the Athletics, with -140 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -275. That means you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +240, where you can bet $100 to profit $240, earning a total payout of $340, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (-1.5) are a 54% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Athletics vs. Astros

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +125 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.8% edge)
• Moneyline: Astros @ -275 via DraftKings Sportsbook (72% probability)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Although the Astros are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Athletics +1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Athletics vs. Astros Prediction

Use our widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Oakland vs. Houston, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Athletics-Astros matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Athletics vs. Astros on Saturday August 13, 2022.

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Athletics vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Astros and Athletics at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 7:10PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics
• Date: Saturday August 13, 2022
• Time: 7:10PM ET / 4:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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