Athletics vs. Astros Series Betting Line – May 20
The Athletics vs. Astros series betting line for Wednesday had Houston as a big -160 home favorite and the A’s at +150. The total on this game was set at 7.5 across the board.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Jesse Hahn (1-3, 4.42 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (5-0, 1.87)
The line on Houston is too high for betting purposes. They’ve won seven of their last ten games. Oakland has only won two. The idea of betting the A’s in this game is truly an afterthought, especially considering Keuchel’s outstanding performance this season. The only thing betable here would be the total. Four of the last five games in this series have gone OVER the current total.
Keuchel only allowed two hits against Oakland the last time he faced them in a shutout.
Hahn has struggled to get past the sixth inning and those Oakland relievers typically give up an average of two runs.
Despite Keuchel’s excellent record against the A’s, this is an explosive Astros offense that has the potential to dismantle Oakland. The Athletics have given up at least six runs in five of the last games Hahn has started in.
- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
