Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros are playing a 4-game series at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is at 7:20 p.m. ET. The A's are on a road trip and have a 7.95 ERA over their last 8 games. Houston has won 4 in a row and leads the season series 9-6.

RHP James Kaprielian (3-9, 4.79 ERA) has registered a 1.42 WHIP, 4-3 BB/9 and 6.3 K/ 9 through 109 IP across 22 starts. He has been solid over recent road turns, posting a 2.70 ERA over his last 6 starts away from home. Lance McCullers Jr. ( 3-1, 2-20 ERA), is tabbed for his 6th start after coming off the injured list (flexor strain) in August.

Oakland Athletics are playing Houston Astros. Houston has won 5 of its last 6 road games.

Threw a season-high 105 pitches in his last outing Friday vs. the Los Angeles Angels. He walked just 1 batter after walking 14 over his first 22 IP this season.

Athletics at Astros odds are available at Tipico Sportsbook.

Houston is a better team than Oakland. The A's are a terrible team. Houston is going to win the game. Back the over 7.5 (-120) bet. Tipico Sportsbook is Sportswire's official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ.

Oakland Athletics take on Houston Astros.