Astros vs. Athletics Prediction and Odds - Jul 9, 2022

The Oakland Athletics take on the Houston Astros in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Saturday, beginning at 4:07PM ET.

Zach Logue (2-4, 5.47 ERA) will start on the mound for the Athletics, up against Framber Valdez (8-3, 2.67 ERA) for the Astros.

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

Who will win Astros vs. Athletics?

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

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 71% chance of getting the W against the Athletics.

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Astros vs. Athletics Current Odds

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (+145), Astros -1.5 (-162)
• Moneyline: Athletics +250, Astros -280
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Athletics are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Astros, with +145 at DraftKings 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 the market at -162.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +250. That means you can bet $100 to profit $250, earning a total payout of $350, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -280, where you can risk $280 to win $100, for a total payout of $380, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 8 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (-1.5) are a 59% 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 Astros vs. Athletics

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +145 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +250 via PointsBet (0.5% edge)
• Total: Over 8 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

Even though 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 top odds available.

And while the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Athletics moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Astros vs. Athletics Prediction

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

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Astros vs. Athletics on Saturday July 9, 2022.

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Astros vs. Athletics 2022 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Athletics and Astros at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 4:07PM ET.

• Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Saturday July 9, 2022
• Time: 4:07PM ET / 1:07PM PT
• Venue: Oakland Coliseum

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