Athletics vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Jul 15, 2022

MLB action continues on Friday at 8:10PM ET as the Oakland Athletics take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros will send José Urquidy (8-3, 4.08 ERA) to the mound, while the Athletics are going with Cole Irvin (3-7, 3.32 ERA).

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

Who will win Athletics vs. Astros?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Athletics-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 63% chance of defeating the Athletics.

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Athletics vs. Astros Current Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+105), Athletics +1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Astros -200, Athletics +176
• Total: Over/Under 8 (+105/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Athletics, with +105 at BetMGM 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 -120.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -200. That means you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +176, where you can bet $100 to profit $176, earning a total payout of $276, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 8 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) are a 55% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Athletics vs. Astros

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ -120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +176 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.9% edge)
• Total: Over 8 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

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

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Athletics vs. Astros Probabilities

Use our dynamic 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 Friday's Athletics-Astros matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Athletics vs. Astros on Friday July 15, 2022.

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Athletics vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

Friday's game between the Astros and Athletics at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics
• Date: Friday July 15, 2022
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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