MLB Odds: Athletics vs. Astros prediction, odds, pick

Cole Irvin starts for the Athletics against Jose Urquidy for Astros. Irvins ERA has never been higher than 3.58 since April 19. The A's are 1-10 in the last 11 games Irvan has started. The team surrounding Irving is bad.

Jose Urquidy has a 4.08 ERA in his last 10 starts. He has had good and bad periods in the last few weeks. Urqidy is an example of a pitcher who has high ceiling and low floor. Raising the floor is what he needs to achieve as he tries to improve his career trajectory.

Cole Irvin is a good pitcher who consistently gives the A's what they need. He doesn't get run support most nights, but against Jose Urquidy, his ERA is three-fourths of a run higher. If Oakland does score five runs, Irvins will make that stand up and enable the Athletics to cover the spread on the road in Houston.

The Astros won the series against the A’s this past weekend in Oakland. Houston can win this game 3-1 and cover the spread.

Cole Irvin and Jose Urquidy are good pitchers. Oakland has a light-hitting lineup. Houston lacks Yordan Alvarez.