Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros 8/29/2020 Picks Predictions Previews

Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros 8/29/2020 Picks Predictions Previews
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The American West division rivals Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros are all set to clash in their second game of a three-game series from Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The opening game of their series was postponed and these two teams will battle straight into their second game. Oakland remains at the top spot in the AL West with a 22-10 record on the season. Oakland is the second team on the season to win the most number of games and they are way ahead of the Astros with a five game lead. Oakland has been promising right from the start and they look forward to continuing their success.

The Athletics defeated the Rangers in their last three-game series with a 2-1 record. The Athletics have smashed a total of 45 home runs this season and they are holding a batting clip of .226 with 231 overall hits. Oakland has been strong with their offensive unit as they smashed 156 runs in total. The Athletics are all set to turn in Frankie Montas as their starting pitcher in this game. Montas is holding a 2-2 record on the season with an ERA of 5.22.

Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Predictions 8/29/2020

Houston Astros lost all three games against the San Diego Padres, but they bounced back against the Los Angeles Angels in their last three games with a clean sweep. The Astros are riding a three-game winning streak after their success in their last game with a final score of 6-3. Houston is ahead of Seattle Mariners in the third spot with a four game lead. The Astros are somewhere in the middle in a safe zone at present. However, they are still far away from the Athletics.

As a whole team, Houston contributed 258 hits. When it comes to home runs, the Astros have fewer than the Athletics with 35. The Astros have a batting clip of .244 and they have scored 166 runs in total. The Astros will turn in Zack Greinke as their starting pitcher in this game. Greinke is holding a 1-0 record on the season with an ERA of 2.29. Houston made a change in their starting pitcher and that will help them in this game.

Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros. The MLB pick for this match is Houston Astros -120. The Astros are fresh off with Greinke as he holds a 1-0 record. Frankie Montas might not be able to get past the big bats of Houston in this game. Back the Athletics to decline and the Astros to jump in with a victory. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 5-2.

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