Astros vs. Athletics Prediction and Odds - Jul 8, 2022

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

Paul Blackburn (6-3, 2.90 ERA) will start for the Athletics, pitting him against José Urquidy (7-3, 4.14 ERA) for the Astros.

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

Who will win Astros vs. Athletics?

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

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 61% chance of beating the Athletics.

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Astros vs. Athletics Odds

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (-110), Astros -1.5 (-102)
• Moneyline: Athletics +156, Astros -179
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-105/-112)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Athletics are +1.5 underdogs versus the Astros, with -110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Astros (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -102.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +156, which means you can bet $100 to profit $156, earning a total payout of $256, if they win.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -179, where you can risk $179 to win $100, for a total payout of $279, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -112.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Astros vs. Athletics

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +156 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -105 via PointsBet (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

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 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 profitable in the long run.

Astros vs. Athletics Prediction

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

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Astros vs. Athletics on Friday July 8, 2022.

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Astros vs. Athletics 2022 Game Info

Friday's game between the Athletics and Astros at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Friday July 8, 2022
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: Oakland Coliseum

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