Athletics vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Sep 18, 2022

The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics meet in MLB at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, starting at 2:10PM ET.

Framber Valdez (15-5, 2.56 ERA) will start on the mound for the Astros, pitting him against Ken Waldichuk (0-1, 5.40 ERA) for the Athletics.

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

Who will win Athletics vs. Astros?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Athletics-Astros MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 75% chance of beating the Athletics.

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Athletics vs. Astros Current Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (-150), Athletics +1.5 (+132)
• Moneyline: Astros -340, Athletics +280
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (+100/-118)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are currently -1.5 favorites against the Athletics, with -150 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +132.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -340. That means you can risk $340 to win $100, for a total payout of $440, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +280, where you can bet $100 to profit $280, earning a total payout of $380, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 7.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -118.

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 Astros (-1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Athletics vs. Astros

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +132 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.5% edge)
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +280 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 7.5 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

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 identified 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.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 7.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Athletics vs. Astros Probabilities

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Athletics vs. Astros on Sunday September 18, 2022.

Athletics vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

Sunday's game between the Astros and Athletics at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 2:10PM ET.

• Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Sunday September 18, 2022
• Time: 2:10PM ET / 11:10AM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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