MLB Prop Bets: Athletics vs Houston Astros (June 18, 2025)
The Houston Astros (42-31) face the Athletics (30-45) at Sutter Health Park on Wednesday at 10:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Framber Valdez is the probable pitcher for the Astros, while Luis Severino is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Astros are favored to win at -165, while the Athletics are at +134. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -121 and UNDER at -101.
- The Astros (-103) have a 38-35 Run Line record this season, while the Athletics (-120) hold a record of 37-38.
- The Astros have a 29-41-3 O/U record this season (meaning 29 games have gone over the total runs line, 41 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Athletics have a 41-29-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Astros are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Athletics are averaging 4.2 (16th).
- In the field, the Astros are allowing only 3.5 runs per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Athletics are allowing an average of 5.9 runs (29th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Astros are at .255 (ranking 4th in the Major leagues), while the Athletics are batting .252 (10th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Athletics have hit 92 (7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Astros have managed 75 (18th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Astros have recorded 292 RBIs to rank 17th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 308 RBIs to rank 12th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Astros have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.41 (6th in the Majors), while the Athletics are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.48 (29th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Astros have recorded 716 this season, ranking 1st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Athletics rank 17th for total strikeouts, recording 593.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .217 against the Astros this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Athletics' opponents are at .272 (29th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2025.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 12-16-45 | 7-10-23 | 5-6-22 | 7-11-33 | 5-5-12 | 0-0-0 | 4-0-6 |
| Athletics | 16-16-43 | 11-10-16 | 5-6-27 | 4-2-12 | 12-14-31 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Astros are -155 to lead after three innings, while the Athletics are +120.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2025.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 26-30-17 | 16-19-5 | 10-11-12 | 19-22-10 | 7-8-7 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Athletics | 25-34-16 | 13-17-7 | 12-17-9 | 7-6-5 | 18-28-11 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +100 and the YRFI is paying -130.
- The NRFI is 44-29 in Astros games this season. The Athletics have a 38-37 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Astros recorded a lopsided 13-3 victory against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park yesterday. Cam Smith was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs, a double and recording 3 RBIs.
