Houston (41-31) at Athletics (30-44)
- When: Jun 17 2025, 10:05 PM
- Where: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento
- Where to watch: NBCS-CA
Astros vs. A’s: The Wild West Showdown Nobody Asked For (But We’re Watching Anyway)
Moneyline: Houston (-120)
Total: 11.0
Houston Astros: Space Cowboys Reloaded
The Astros are coming in hotter than a jalapeño in a Texas summer. Winners of seven out of their last ten, they’ve been tearing the cover off the ball and avoiding the bullpen implosion long enough to look like contenders again.
Jose Altuve is still doing small-man-god things, and Isaac Paredes is apparently swinging Thor’s hammer at the plate, four home runs in his last ten games. The only question mark? Jason Alexander. No, not George Costanza but he might pitch like him. With an 18.00 ERA and a WHIP that looks like your cholesterol level after the Fourth of July, the Astros will be lucky if he makes it out of the second inning without a fire drill.
But hey, Houston wins when they hit bombs. Two dingers? Game over.
Oakland Athletics: Just Vibes and Brent Rooker
The A’s somehow pulled a win out of the recycling bin on Monday, and now they’re up 1-0 in the series. Don’t act like you’re not impressed. Brent Rooker has more pop than a soda machine, and Max Muncy is pretending it’s still 2021.
Oakland’s offense is quietly competent (.253 team average), which in today’s AL West is basically elite. The real surprise? Their last 10 games: six wins, a 3.06 ERA, and minimal emotional damage. JP Sears is on the mound with a 5.08 ERA, which by A’s standards, is like having Greg Maddux back.
Don’t let that home record fool you. They’re 13-23 at home because the fans left after the 3rd inning… of April.
Prediction:
This feels like one of those “first team to 8 wins” kind of games. Houston’s lineup is too dangerous, and Oakland’s feel-good streak might be due for a detour.
Final Score Prediction: Astros 9, Athletics 6
Bets Bet: Houston RL -1.5 (+125)
Total: Over 11.0 (-110)
Expect fireworks. Mostly from the scoreboard. Maybe a firetruck or two
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