Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics Odds, Pick, Prediction 5/30/22

Houston and Oakland meet each other for the first time in 2022 on Monday, May 30. They open a three-game set at Oakland Coliseum. Last year, the Astros won 11 of their 19 encounters with the Athletics.

Houston Astros are looking to avoid a sweep in a three-game road series against the Seattle Mariners. The Astros' bats have struggled recently, with the lowest OPS in the majors. Houston is scoring 4.06 runs per game (tied-20 in MLB) and needs more from its offense. Framber Valdez will start for the Houston Astros at Oakland Coliseum on Monday.

Oakland Athletics lost 11-4 to Texas on Saturday. It was their third straight loss and tenth in their last 14 games. They are 19-30 on the season. Paul Blackburn will start for them on Monday. He's 5-0 with a sparkling 1.70 ERA and 1 WHIP in nine starts this season so far.

Houston Astros are 4-1 in Framber Valdez's last five starts.

Houston Astros are going to beat Oakland Athletics. Paul Blackburn is 11-11 with a 4.70 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 36 career starts and three relief appearances. The current Astros hit .308/.363/.539 in 53 at-bats against Blackburn.

The Athletics are in trouble if Paul Blackburn starts to struggle. The Astros have one of the most dangerous lineups in the majors. Houston's bullpen is doing a good job recently.