Astros at Athletics 6/22/17

The Houston Astros continue their seven-game road trip as they wrap up a four-game series in Oakland against the A's on Thursday afternoon. The Astros are 48-24 on the season and are in the 1st place spot of the AL West. Houston is 24-10 in divisional games this season and have a 25-8 record on the road. Houston is 5-5 over their last ten games and have won twenty-one of their last twenty-eight games against the A's.

David Paulino picked up his first MLB win in his last start. Paulino is 1-0 on the season and has pitched 19.2 innings in this season. Paulino carries a 5.03 ERA with 20 strikeouts and 5 walks. Paulino pitched 6 innings in his last start allowing one earned runs on three hits. Houston has a .279 team batting average which is 1st in the MLB.

The Oakland A's are the bottom feeders of the AL West. Oakland is 31-40 on the season and 5th in the AL West 16.5 games behind the Astros. The A's are 5-5 over their last ten games and are 22-15 on their home field. Oakland is just 12-21 in divisional games this season and are 13-15 during daytime games. Oakland has won just one of their last five games during a game-four of a series. 

Jesse Hahn will climb the hill for the A's on Thursday afternoon. Hahn is 3-4 on the season with 65.2 innings pitched. Hahn carries a 3.56 ERA with 54 strikeouts and 24 walks. Hahn pitched 5 innings in his last start allowing two earned runs on three hits. Oakland is winless in their four games when Hahn started against a team from the AL West.

Recent Betting Trends:

Astros are 47-22 in their last 69 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 Thursday games.

Over is 5-1-1 in Athletics last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -135

The Astros are listed as a road favorite on Thursday afternoon. Houston is the top dog of the AL West and has won eight straight games played in Oakland. Paulino pitched well in his last start earned his first win and should have a quality games against the A's. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 4-2.