As they go for the series sweep, Brent Rooker and the Oakland Athletics (64-82) will clash with the Houston Astros (77-68) at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Sept. 12. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET.

At +200, the Athletics are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game versus the Astros, who are -250. This contest has an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -105; under -115).

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Astros vs. Athletics Game Info

• Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
• Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Venue: Minute Maid Park
• TV Channel: SCHN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Astros -250
• Moneyline Underdog: Athletics +200
• Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

• Framber Valdez (14-6) gets the starting nod for the Astros in his 26th start of the season. He has a 2.97 ERA in 157 1/3 innings pitched, with 153 strikeouts.
• His most recent time out was on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when the lefty threw seven scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
• Valdez is looking to record his third quality start in a row in this game.
• Valdez is seeking his 12th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.3 frames per appearance on the mound.
• He is looking to keep a streak of two games without allowing an earned run intact.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Astros are 11th in baseball with 170 total home runs.
• Houston ranks eighth in baseball, slugging .417.
• The Astros rank third in the majors with a .261 batting average.
• Houston is the 12th-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.6 runs per game (668 total).
• The Astros’ .320 on-base percentage is eighth-best in MLB.
• The Astros strike out 7.3 times per game, the third-best average in MLB.
• Houston has the sixth-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.73).
• The pitching staff for Houston has a collective 9.3 K/9, the second-best in MLB.
• Pitchers for the Astros combine for the 14th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.250).

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