Athletics vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Jul 16, 2022

The Houston Astros face the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, commencing at 4:10PM ET.

The Astros will send Justin Verlander (11-3, 2.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Athletics will counter with Jared Koenig (1-2, 6.38 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Athletics vs. Astros, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Athletics vs. Astros?

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

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 73% chance of defeating the Athletics.

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Athletics vs. Astros Game Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (-164), Athletics +1.5 (+140)
• Moneyline: Astros -350, Athletics +300
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-104/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are -1.5 favorites versus the Athletics, with -164 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +140.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -350. That means you can risk $350 to win $100, for a total payout of $450, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +300, where you can bet $100 to profit $300, earning a total payout of $400, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -104, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out 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 56% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Athletics vs. Astros

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +140 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.6% edge)
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +300 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.3% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

Although the Astros are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Athletics +1.5 is based on the chance 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 because of the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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

Athletics vs. Astros Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to see the latest 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 betting coverage of Saturday's Athletics-Astros matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Athletics vs. Astros on Saturday July 16, 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 begin at 4:10PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics
• Date: Saturday July 16, 2022
• Time: 4:10PM ET / 1:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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