Houston Astros vs Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction for MLB on 4/5

MLB game preview

The Houston Astros will play against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. The game is part of the MLB Regular Season. It will take place on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 4:05 PM.

The Astros have a record of 6-3 and lead the AL West. The Athletics, with a record of 2-6, are at the bottom of the same division. Lance McCullers Jr. will pitch for the Astros, while Jacob Lopez will pitch for the Athletics.

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros have been strong in recent games. They scored an impressive win against the Athletics on April 4th with an 11-0 score. Their hitting was effective, with 18 hits, including 8 extra-base hits.

Their team batting stats are notable this season. They rank 2nd in batting average at .283 and lead in on-base percentage with .390. Their slugging percentage is also at the top, standing at .479.

Jose Altuve is a key player for the Astros, with a batting average of .321. Christian Walker also contributes significantly with a .344 average and 9 RBIs. Their starting pitcher for the next game, Lance McCullers Jr., has a 1.29 ERA and 9 strikeouts this season.

Astros vs Athletics Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Houston Astros vs. None Athletics
  • Venue: Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA
  • Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Astros Moneyline -123, Athletics Moneyline +102

Athletics Team Preview

The Athletics are coming off a challenging home game against the Astros, where they lost 11-0. They managed only five hits and had no extra-base hits or home runs. Luis Morales struggled on the mound, giving up five earned runs in three innings.

In a previous game against the Astros, the Athletics secured a 11-4 win. The team had 13 hits, including two home runs. Jeffrey Springs delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run over six innings.

Shea Langeliers leads the team with a .300 batting average and five home runs. Max Muncy is also batting .300 and has hit two home runs. The team will look to these players for offensive support in the upcoming game against the Astros.

BTB Betting Pick

The Astros are favored to win with a moneyline of -123. Their strong hitting stats, including a batting average of .283, rank them 2nd in the league. The Athletics have a lower batting average of .201, ranking 22nd, which supports picking the Astros to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 10.0 runs. The Astros have a team ERA of 4.84, which is 24th in the league, and the Athletics’ ERA is even higher at 5.14, ranked 25th. These pitching stats suggest that the game could go over the total of 10.0 runs.