The Oakland Athletics prepare to host the last of a three-game series versus the Houston Astros. It’s been a disappointing two days for the A’s after dropping two consecutive home games. This is their last chance to bounce back and secure positive results before taking on the Red Sox. Meanwhile, the Astros look good after scoring eight points and holding back the A’s to two points in the last pair of games.

Nitrobetting covers the specifics of the upcoming Astros vs. A’s cash, featuring event details, team and player stats, the latest MLB odds, trends, and expert predictions–all of which help you get to the best possible picks.

Astros vs. A’s Game Information

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— Houston Astros (@astros) June 1, 2022

• When: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 3:37 PM ET
• Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, CA
• TV: ATT SportsNet-SW, NBCSCA
• Radio: 790AM KBME (Astros) / BLOOMBERG 960 AM (A’s)
• Live Stream: MLB.tv
• MLB Odds: Astros (-233) / Atheltics (+113)

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Why bet on the Houston Astros?

Houston resumes a lengthy road trip. The Astros picked up two losses in three games in Seattle before Monday’s 5-1 victory. It’s been good for the team since on the offensive end while keeping their pitching numbers in check. As a team, the Astros averaged 4.04 runs per game and is the 20th best record in the MLB. Meanwhile, the pitching staff holds well at a 2.86 team ERA, good for the second-best numbers in the Majors.

Justin Verlander is expected to step up for the Astros on Wednesday afternoon and mark his tenth start of the season. Verlander will be under pressure after conceding six runs on ten hits in six innings against the Mariners in his previous appearance. It was unfamiliar to see the veteran pitcher tilt considering his numbers this season. The former Cy Young recipient is having a solid season, recording a 2.03 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP to go with a 6-2 record in 57.2 innings pitched. Verlander is yet to take on the A’s this season and stands at 14-7 with a rather impressive 2.60 ERA in 24 career matchups.

Why bet on the Oakland A’s?

Oakland is struggling to get traction this season. The A’s are in the middle of a 10-game homestand and have lost three of four games to the Rangers in the past week following erratic pitching. The rebuilding team lost two of their last three series and will likely fall to the bottom of the standings throughout the calendar.

Cole Irvin is expected to start for Oakland. It will be his ninth appearance of the year following rather impressive efforts lately, limiting the Rangers to three runs in 6.1 frames. He triggered a no-decision in a game the A’s lost eight points to five. The veteran lefty has been a rock for the team this season and enters the matchup with a 3.15 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP to go with a 2-2 record in 40 innings. Although he struggled against Houston in the previous season, he might just pull through this time around.

The A’s average 3.41 runs this season, giving them the 29th best record. The pitching staff registers a 4.10 team ERA and is ranked 21st in the league.

Astros vs. A’s MLB Betting Trends

• The Astros are 3-2 in the last five games.
• The Astros are 5-5 in the last ten games against the A’s.
• The totals went under in nine of the Astros’ last ten games.
• The A’s are 1-2 in the last three games at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
• The A’s are 3-2 in the last five home games against the Astros.
• The totals went over in three of their last five home games.

Astros vs. A’s Betting Prediction

Verlander has been working like clockwork for his side recently. While he allowed six runs in his latest appearance, we are likely to see him recover and produce big moments. He remains a dominant piece for his team and allowed two or fewer earned runs in five of six games and has been phenomenal on the road where he documented a 1.85 ERA.

On the other hand, the A’s have nothing to lose here. It might be a good thing for the side as they can experiment with different strategies, which could yield positive results at the end of the day. Ultimately, we cannot underestimate what a rebuilding team can do at this point.

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