Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions July 24th 2025

Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics July 24th 2025

The Athletics will take on the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, TX. This game is set for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 8:10 PM. Fans can catch the action on MLBN.

The Athletics, led by manager Mark Kotsay, have a record of 42-62 this season. They are 19 games back in the AL West. On the other hand, the Astros, managed by Joe Espada, hold a 60-42 record. The Astros have been strong at home with a 33-19 record.

Athletics vs Astros Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Athletics vs. Houston Astros
• Venue: Daikin Park in Houston, TX
• Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
• Betting Odds: Athletics Moneyline +104, Astros Moneyline -124, Athletics Runline +1.5 (-203), Astros Runline -1.5 (+168), Total Over 8.0 (-115), Total Under 8.0 (-105)

The Athletics Can Win If…

The Athletics recently faced the Texas Rangers, losing 1-2. JP Sears pitched well, allowing only one run in five innings while striking out seven. Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers each had two hits, showing their ability to get on base.

Despite recent losses, the Athletics have strong stats that can lead them to victory. They rank 5th in slugging percentage and 7th in home runs, showing they can score runs quickly. Their lineup includes Nick Kurtz, who has 19 home runs and a .281 batting average.

Looking at the pitching matchup, Luis Severino will start for the Athletics. He has experience and can deliver solid innings. With the Astros starting Jason Alexander, who has an ERA of 8.40, the Athletics have a good chance to capitalize and secure a win.

The Astros Can Win If…

The Houston Astros are coming off a strong performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks, winning 4-3. Brandon Walter pitched seven innings, allowing just one run and striking out five. Yainer Diaz was a standout at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored.

Houston’s hitting has been consistent, with a team batting average of .259, which ranks second in the league. Their on-base percentage is .322, placing them sixth. The Astros’ lineup features power hitters like Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker, who have combined for 32 home runs this season.

On the mound, the Astros have a team ERA of 3.59, ranking fourth overall. Their pitching staff leads the league in strikeouts with 979. Jason Alexander will start for Houston, looking to improve his record against an Athletics lineup that has struggled this season.

The Lean

The Astros are favored with a moneyline of -124. The Athletics are at +104. The Astros have a strong pitching staff, ranking 4th in ERA and 2nd in batting average against. This gives them an edge. My model projects the Astros to win with a score of 5-3.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Astros’ pitching is solid, but the Athletics have a high slugging percentage, ranked 5th. This suggests potential for runs. My model projects a total of 8 runs. The recommendation is to take the over at 8.0 (-115).

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Streaking Astros Host Slumping Athletics to Open Four-Game Set

The Houston Astros return home riding a four-game winning streak as they open a seven-game homestand Thursday night with a four-game series against the struggling Oakland Athletics.

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Astros Keep Rolling Despite Injuries

Even with 17 players on the injured list, including Yordan Alvarez, Jeremy Peña, Isaac Paredes, and Jake Meyers, the Astros haven’t slowed down. They capped a sweep of the Diamondbacks with a 4-3 win on Wednesday, finishing their road trip with four straight victories and maintaining a share of the AL lead with 60 wins.

Manager Joe Espada even rested stars Jose Altuve and Cam Smith on Wednesday, trusting his depth to deliver.

“I trust those guys. I’m watching them out there, and they’re playing their (behinds) off,” Espada said. “When you have a ton of guys pulling together and rowing the same way, that’s what you want. We’re going to grind it until the end.”

First baseman Christian Walker said the team’s culture keeps them competitive no matter who’s in the lineup.

“As a team, what’s our identity? Who do we want to be when it’s time to show up? For us, it’s the grinders,” Walker said. “It doesn’t matter where you hit in the order, we trust everybody to come through in a big situation. You can feel it. It’s a fun group to be a part of.”

Houston will start Jason Alexander (1-0, 8.40 ERA), who will be recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land. Alexander has pitched well in the minors, going 5-0 with a 1.69 ERA in eight outings. In his lone career start against the A’s, he allowed three runs (two earned) over six innings in a 13-3 win on June 17.

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Athletics Trying to Find Rhythm

The A’s are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Rangers, their fourth straight defeat and fifth in six games since the All-Star break. Now sitting 20 games below .500, Oakland is struggling to find its rhythm.

“The break, obviously coming out of it, it can sometimes be challenging just to find your rhythm and get back into the groove,” manager Mark Kotsay said.

Oakland will send Luis Severino (3-11, 5.10 ERA) to the mound. Severino leads the AL in earned runs allowed (67) and losses, but he’s coming off a rare positive outing, holding Cleveland to two runs over five innings in an 8-2 win.

Despite his rough season, Severino has been solid against Houston in 2024, posting a 2.45 ERA in two starts. Overall, he’s 2-5 with a 4.52 ERA in 12 career outings versus the Astros.

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With Houston surging despite a depleted roster and Oakland still searching for consistency, this opener feels like a mismatch on paper. Can the Astros keep grinding out wins, or will Severino help the A’s steal one on the road? Find out with our updated MLB Predictions and Picks.