Astros vs. Athletics: Betting Preview for July 24

Published 4:25 am Wednesday, July 24, 2024

As they try to secure the series sweep, Brent Rooker and the Oakland Athletics (41-62) will face off against Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros (52-49) at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Wednesday, July 24. First pitch is set for 3:37 PM ET.

The Astros, at -135, are favored in this contest, while the Athletics are underdogs at +115. This matchup carries an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -120; under +100).

Subscribe to our free email newsletter

Get the latest news sent to your inbox

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Astros vs. Athletics Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
  • Time: 3:37 PM ET
  • Location: Oakland, California
  • Venue: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
  • TV Channel: SCHN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Astros -135
  • Moneyline Underdog: Athletics +115
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Hunter Brown makes the start for the Astros, his 20th of the season. He is 8-6 with a 4.14 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 104 1/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out came on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners, when the right-hander tossed six scoreless innings while allowing four hits.
  • Brown is looking to build upon a second-game quality start streak in this game.
  • Brown will look to go five or more innings for his 14th straight start. He’s averaging 5.2 frames per outing.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 20 outings this season.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Astros rank ninth-best in MLB play with 116 total home runs.
  • Houston ranks eighth in baseball with a .417 slugging percentage.
  • The Astros’ .261 batting average leads MLB.
  • Houston is the 11th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.7 runs per game (470 total).
  • The Astros rank 10th in MLB with a .320 on-base percentage.
  • Astros hitters strike out 7.1 times per game, the third-fewest strikeouts in the majors.
  • Houston’s 4.05 team ERA ranks 17th across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Houston’s pitching staff ranks ninth in the majors.
  • The Astros have the 21st-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.297).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.