Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros 9/16/2022 Picks Predictions

Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros 9/16/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Oakland Athletics (52-92) will slug against division rival Houston (94-50) in Game 2 of 4 of the AL West Division competition at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 8:10 PM ET.

Oakland dropped to 5th place at 52-92 in the American League West Division with a .361 team percentage and 42 contests behind first place after gaining 503 runs but losing 683 for a -180 run difference this season.

The Athletics will try to bounce back after losing the opening round of a series to the Astros at 5-2 on Thursday following a series split with the Rangers last time out.

Catcher Sean Murphy completed one run on two hits in four at-bats in leading the offense for Oakland while starter James Kaprielian finished 6.0 frames after giving away 5 hits, 2 earned runs, and 4 BBs but struck out 4 Houston hitters in the loss.

First Baseman Seth Brown hit 22 long balls with 58 RBIs and averaged .232 at the plate in leading the Athletics’ batting unit throughout the season.

Catcher Sean Murphy added 18 dingers with a team-high 64 RBIs while earning a team-leading batting average of .253, an OBP at .333, and a slugging percentage of .443 this year.

The Oakland Athletics will be appointing righty Adrian Martinez (4-4, 5.59 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 31 Ks) to take on the mound facing the Astros on Friday night.

The right-handed thrower conceded 47 hits, 12 BBs, and 7 homers in pitching for 38.2 frames in the majors this season.

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Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Predictions 9/16/2022

The Houston Astros topped all teams at 94-50 in the American League West Division with a team percentage of .653 after tallying 652 runs while surrendering 464 for a run difference of +188 over the course of the campaign.

The Astros won five consecutive games including a series sweep over the Tigers and game 1 of a series versus the Athletics at 5-2 on Thursday.

Left Fielder Yordan Alvarez powered the offense of Houston with a one-run score on a double and one RBI in four at-bats in the win.

SP Lance McCullers Jr. controlled the ball with just 2 hits, 2 earned runs, and 4 free bases allowed but fanned out 11 Oakland batters in 6.0 innings.

Designated Yordan Alvarez reinforced the batting unit of the Astros with a team-leading batting average of .297, an OBP of .404, and a slugging percentage of .599 while knocking 33 balls outside the park and driving 85 RBIs this season.

Right Fielder Kyle Tucker racked up a team-high 97 RBIs with 27 home runs and a .263 BA for Houston. Right-handed Pitcher Justin Verlander (16-3, 1.84 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 154 Ks) will be heading to the hill to start for the Astros in the second installment of a series against the Athletics on Friday evening.

Verlander gave up 104 hits, 12 dingers, and 26 free bases in pitching for 152 frames in the majors this year.

Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros. The MLB Pick for this contest is Houston -390. Justin Verlander (16-3, 1.84 ERA) will be starting for the Astros after his 100% recovery from a calf strain to control the ball versus the Athletics’ batters.

Houston gained momentum after winning five contests in a row with home-field advantage on Friday. The prediction: The Houston Astros will win 6-2.

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