The Athletics host the Houston Astros on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET; the game can be streamed on MLB.TV.
The Astros' five-game winning streak came to an end in the series opener against the rival Athletics. Only four combined runs were scored, but there's potential for fireworks on Tuesday night.
Find my Astros vs Athletics prediction below, as well as Tuesday probable pitchers, betting trends, and more.
My Astros vs Athletics Prediction
- Brent Rooker Home Run (+375; bet365)
- Christian Walker Home Run (+360; FanDuel)
My Astros vs Athletics home run bets for Tuesday are on Brent Rooker and Christian Walker. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Astros vs Athletics Odds
| Astros Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -156 | 11 -102o / -117u | -120 |
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +129 | 11 -102o / -117u | -101 |
Astros vs Athletics Projected Starting Pitchers
| RHP Jason Alexander (HOU) | Stat | LHP JP Sears (A's) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | W-L | 5-5 |
| -0.3 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.3 |
| 18.00 / 9.73 | ERA /xERA | 5.08 / 4.07 |
| 10.44 / 6.55 | FIP / xFIP | 4.90 / 4.46 |
| 2.83 | WHIP | 1.25 |
| 0.0% | K-BB% | 14.2% |
| 36% | GB% | 32.1% |
| 88 | Stuff+ | 97 |
| 90 | Location+ | 105 |
Grant Neiffer’s Astros vs Athletics Preview
Houston Astros Betting Preview: Christian Walker HR Prop
Christian Walker hasn't been great this season — just 9 HRs in 69 games — but the underlying numbers are good, with a 13.3% barrel rate and good fly-ball and hard-contact numbers.
The matchup is great vs. JP Sears, who has been crushed by righties this season, giving up 1.85 HR/9 to go along with high fly-ball and hard-contact numbers.
The weather should be great in Sacramento, with temps expected to be in the high-80s and winds blowing out slightly in what is already one of the best parks in the league for hitting.
I have the true odds here under +300, making this a great bet.
Pick: Christian Walker Home Run (+360; FanDuel)
Athletics Betting Preview: Brent Rooker HR Prop
Brent Rooker is having an off season, but the power is still there, and the underlying numbers aren't bad.
We don't have a huge sample size of opposing pitcher Jason Alexander in the majors, but he grades out as a plus matchup for power.
I have the true odds here around +300, making this a great bet.
Pick: Brent Rooker Home Run (+375; bet365)
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Moneyline
I have no moneyline bet for this game.
Run Line (Spread)
I have no spread pick for this game.
Over/Under
I'm passing on the game total.
Astros vs Athletics Parlay
- Brent Rooker Home Run
- Christian Walker Home Run
Parlay odds: +1250 (BetMGM)
These home run bets have value individually, but if you're interested in parlaying them, it comes out to +1250 odds.
Astros vs Athletics Betting Trends
