On the evening of July 23, 2024, the Houston Astros will go head-to-head with the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum, starting at 9:40 PM under partially cloudy skies.

Leading the charge for the Astros, Jake Bloss will take the pitcher’s mound, carrying a 4.696 ERA. Countering him, Osvaldo Bido will pitch for the Athletics, bringing a commendable 3.436 ERA to the game. In the 2024 AL West Division standings, the Astros are positioned 7th with a record of 52-48, boasting a 0.52 winning percentage, and a division record of 18-16. Their recent performances have shown resilience with 6 wins in the last 10 games, though they are currently caught in a 2-game losing streak. Conversely, the Athletics find themselves at the bottom tier of the division, ranked 14th with a 40-62 record, a 0.39 winning percentage, and have chalked up 12 wins against 18 losses within their division. They’ve also managed 6 wins in their last 10 games and are coming off a victory.

As for the betting odds, the game is poised with a Point Spread of 1.5 in favor of the Astros, an Over/Under set at 8.5, and Money Line odds standing at -133 for the Astros and +113 for the Athletics. These odds reflect the bookmakers’ view that the Astros, despite their recent losses, are slightly more favored to win, providing an opportunity for bettors to analyze the teams’ performances and standings to make informed betting decisions.