Astros vs Athletics Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 May 2024
Last updated: May 16, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: May 14, 2024, 5:31PM
The Houston Astros will face the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, commencing at 10:10am AEST.
The Astros will have Framber Valdez (2-1, 3.64 ERA) start, pitting him against Aaron Brooks (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Athletics.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Astros vs Athletics game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Astros vs Athletics
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Houston-Oakland MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 69% chance of beating the Athletics at Minute Maid Park.
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Astros vs Athletics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.39, Athletics $3.07
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($1.82), Athletics +1.5 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Astros at $1.39 and the Athletics at $3.07.
The Astros are 1.5-run favourites against the Athletics, with odds of $1.82 currently on offer at TAB.
For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.99.
The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Astros (-1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Astros vs Athletics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.39 with (69% probability)
- Line: Athletics +1.5 at $1.99 with TAB (1.1% edge)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (50% probability)
Our Astros vs Athletics best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
Although the Astros are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Athletics +1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Astros vs Athletics: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Houston vs Oakland on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs Oakland game at Minute Maid Park.
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Astros vs Athletics: Preview
The match-up between the Astros and Athletics at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 10:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics
- Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Houston vs Oakland predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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