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The Friday schedule in MLB includes a matchup between the Houston Astros and the Oakland Athletics.

Here's everything you need to know before checking out today's MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Astros vs Athletics Game Info

• Houston Astros (22-28) vs. Oakland Athletics (21-31)
• Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
• Time: 9:40 PM ET
• Venue: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum -- Oakland, California
• Coverage: NBCS-CA

Astros vs Athletics Odds & Moneyline

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• Moneyline: HOU: (-176) | OAK: (+148)
• Spread: HOU: -1.5 (-108) | OAK: +1.5 (-111)
• Total: 8.5 -- Over: (-100) | Under: (-122)

Astros vs Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Justin Verlander (Astros) - 2-2, 3.97 ERA vs Ross Stripling (Athletics) - 1-8, 5.19 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Justin Verlander (2-2) to the mound, while Ross Stripling (1-8) will answer the bell for the Athletics. Verlander's team is 2-4-0 against the spread in his starts this season. Verlander's team has won 25% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (1-3). The Athletics are 3-7-0 ATS in Stripling's 10 starts that had a set spread. The Athletics are 2-8 in Stripling's 10 starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.

Astros vs Athletics Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Astros win (56.9%)

Astros vs Athletics Moneyline

• Oakland is a +148 underdog on the moneyline, while Houston is a -176 favorite on the road.

Astros vs Athletics Spread

• The Astros are at the Athletics and are favored by 1.5 runs (-108 to cover) on the runline. Oakland is -111 to cover.

Astros vs Athletics Over/Under

• The Astros-Athletics game on May 24 has been given an over/under of 8.5 runs. The over is set at -100 and the under at -122.

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Astros vs Athletics Betting Trends

• The Astros have been chosen as favorites in 38 games this year and have walked away with the win 17 times (44.7%) in those games.
• This season Houston has come away with a win seven times in 11 chances when named as a favorite of at least -176 on the moneyline.
• The Astros' games have gone over the total in 20 of their 50 opportunities.
• The Astros are 21-29-0 against the spread in their 50 games that had a posted line this season.
• The Athletics have won 34.1% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (15-29).
• When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +148 or longer, Oakland has an 8-13 record (winning only 38.1% of its games).
• The Athletics have played in 51 games with an over/under set, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 24 times (24-25-2).
• The Athletics have collected a 24-27-0 record ATS this season.

Astros Player Leaders

• Kyle Tucker leads Houston in OBP (.422) and total hits (51) this season. He's batting .288 batting average while slugging .638.
• Among qualified hitters, he ranks 22nd in batting average, his on-base percentage ranks fourth, and he is second in slugging.
• Jose Altuve has 10 doubles, nine home runs and 16 walks. He's batting .291 and slugging .473 with an on-base percentage of .348.
• Among qualified hitters, he is 20th in batting average, 38th in on-base percentage and 33rd in slugging percentage.
• Jeremy Pena has an OPS of .825, fueled by an OBP of .364 and a team-best slugging percentage of .461 this season.
• Pena has recorded a hit in six straight games. During his last 10 outings he is batting .275 with three doubles, a home run, a walk and five RBI.
• Yordan Alvarez has been key for Houston with 50 hits, an OBP of .341 plus a slugging percentage of .455.
• Alvarez brings a five-game hitting streak into this game. During his last five outings he is batting .368 with three doubles, a home run, four walks and an RBI.

Athletics Player Leaders

• Brent Rooker has accumulated an on-base percentage of .364 and has 42 hits, both team-best figures for the Athletics. He's batting .286 and slugging .571.
• Including all qualified players in MLB, he is 23rd in batting average, 25th in on-base percentage and sixth in slugging percentage.
• JJ Bleday is hitting .243 with 14 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 19 walks. He's slugging .459 with an on-base percentage of .315.
• He is 92nd in batting average, 89th in on-base percentage and 45th in slugging percentage in the majors.
• Abraham Toro has racked up a slugging percentage of .436, a team-high for the Athletics.
• Shea Langeliers is batting .212 with seven doubles, two triples, 10 home runs and 12 walks.

Astros vs Athletics Head to Head

• 5/16/2024: 8-1 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -215, Underdog Moneyline: +180)
• 5/15/2024: 3-0 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -250, Underdog Moneyline: +205)
• 5/14/2024: 2-1 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -188, Underdog Moneyline: +158)
• 5/13/2024: 9-2 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -180, Underdog Moneyline: +152)
• 9/18/2022: 11-2 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -350, Underdog Moneyline: +280)
• 9/17/2022: 8-5 OAK (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -290, Underdog Moneyline: +235)
• 9/16/2022: 5-0 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -375, Underdog Moneyline: +300)
• 9/15/2022: 5-2 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -320, Underdog Moneyline: +260)
• 8/14/2022: 6-3 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -290, Underdog Moneyline: +235)
• 8/13/2022: 8-0 HOU (Favorite: Astros, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -295, Underdog Moneyline: +240)

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