The Houston Astros host the Athletics on June 7, 2026. First pitch from Daikin Park is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on SCHN.
The A's are favored by -112 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Astros are -104 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 9 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Athletics vs Astros prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Athletics vs Astros Prediction
- Athletics vs Astros Pick: Nick Kurtz Over 2.5 HRR
My Athletics vs Astros best bet is a prop on Nick Kurtz. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Athletics vs Astros Odds
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +138 | 9 -112o / -108u | -112 |
| Astros Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -166 | 9 -112o / -108u | -104 |
- Athletics vs Astros moneyline: Athletics -112, Astros -104
- Athletics vs Astros over/under: 9 (-112 / -108)
- Athletics vs Astros spread: Athletics -1.5 (+138), Astros +1.5 (-166)
Athletics vs Astros Probable Pitchers
| LHP Gage Jump (ATH) | Stat | RHP Mike Burrows (HOU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | W-L | 3-7 |
| 0.4 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.2 |
| 3.75 / 3.12 | ERA / xERA | 5.66 / 4.52 |
| 2.44 / 4.24 | FIP / xFIP | 5.57 / 4.61 |
| 16.3% | K-BB% | 10.3% |
| 34.4% | GB% | 37.6% |
| .343 | BABIP | .322 |
| 107 | Stuff+ | 93 |
| 102 | Location+ | 97 |
Athletics vs Astros MLB Betting Preview
The A’s and Astros square off in the final of a three-game set at Daikin Park. Gage Jump makes just his third career Major League start for the A’s, while Mike Burrows will take the mound for the home side.
Burrows has been miserable this season, posting a 5.66 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 68 frames. He just has a lackluster arsenal headlined by a mid-90s fastball, and his command is far from elite.
Burrows also has very stark splits, especially this season (.435 wOBA allowed vs. LHBs, .302 wOBA allowed vs. RHBs). Southpaws have slugged .780 off his four-seam this season.
Athletics vs Astros Pick, Betting Analysis
This sets up as a prime spot to back one of my favorite hitters, Nick Kurtz.
Kurtz has been white-hot for more than a month, running a 177 wRC+ since late April. He crushes right-handed hitting (career 199 wRC+ vs. RHPs, 97 wRC+ vs. LHPs) and is super-patient at the plate (21% walk rate).
Kurtz should be able to draw walks and crush left-handed fastballs against Burrows in this game.
Pick: Nick Kurtz Over 2.5 HRR
