Prop Bets: Oakland Athletics VS Houston Astros 2025-07-24
Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros: A Tale of Two Teams (and One Very Tired Pitcher)
The Oakland Athletics (-110 underdogs) are set to face the surging Houston Astros (+130 favorites) in a matchup that’s as lopsided as a wobbly Jenga tower. The Astros, riding a 40-29 record in favorable conditions, are the AL West’s answer to a well-oiled machine, while the A’s have lost four straight, their offense sputtering like a car with a missing spark plug. Let’s break it down with the precision of a spreadsheet and the humor of a broken VCR.
The Moneyline: Why Bother?
The Astros are -130 favorites, implying bookmakers think they’ve got a 56.5% chance to win. For the A’s, +110 means you’d need to bet $100 to win $110—a mathematical risk if you ask me, but hey, miracles happen (like when a team scores more than one run in a game).
Pitcher Props: Severino’s Struggles vs. Alexander’s Mystery
Luis Severino (3-11, 5.40 ERA) starts for Oakland, and his “strikeout over/under” is set at 4.5 Ks (-130 for over). Given his recent performance, bet on the under—unless you enjoy watching him throw 100 pitches and still lose. For Houston’s Jason Alexander (-168 for over 3.5 Ks), the under is a safer bet; he’s more of a “keep it close” guy than a strikeout artist.
Hitter Props: Christian Walker, the Unstoppable Force?
Christian Walker (Astros) has an “over/under” of 1.5 RBIs (-120 for over). Let’s call it: Walker will either hit a moonshot or strike out and force us all to question our life choices. For the A’s, Brent Rooker’s “over/under” on hits is 0.5 (-230 for over). Don’t bother—Rooker’s more likely to chase after fly balls than get hits.
The Total: 8.5 Runs, Because Why Not?
The over/under is set at 8.5 runs (1.85 for over, 1.95 for under). With the Astros scoring 4.4 runs/game and the A’s allowing 5.2, this could be a bloodbath. Bet the over unless you’re masochistic.
Prediction: Houston’s Houston
The Astros win 5-2, thanks to Jason Alexander’s “mystery meat” pitching and the A’s offense managing to not score more than two runs. Severino will strike out 3 batters and walk five, because nothing says “dominance” like a 3-1 count.
Final Score: Astros 5, Athletics 2.
Prop Bets to Consider:
- Under 4.5 strikeouts for Severino (-130).
- Over 1.5 RBIs for Christian Walker (-120).
- Under 8.5 total runs (if you’re feeling nostalgic for the 1980s).
Remember, folks: If you bet on the A’s, you’re either a gambler or a masochist. Probably both. 🎲⚾
Created: July 24, 2025, 4:48 p.m. GMT