Astros vs. Athletics Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - April 5

The Houston Astros and Athletics play a rubber match on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET, with the series deadlocked at 1-1. Lance McCullers (1-0, 1.29 ERA) gets the start for the Astros, who are 6-3 this season and first in the AL West. Jacob Lopez (0-1, 6.75 ERA) is starting for the Athletics, who are 2-6 and fifth in the AL West.

Oddsmakers have set the Astros as the moderate moneyline favorites (-124) on the road versus the Athletics (+104). The over/under for the Astros-Athletics game is set at 10.

Astros vs. Athletics Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, April 5, 2026
• Game time: 4:05 p.m. ET
• Location: West Sacramento, California
• Stadium: Sutter Health Park
• Favorite: Astros (-124)
• Underdog: Athletics (+104)
• Over/under: 10

How to Watch Astros vs. Athletics

• TV Channel: NBCS-CA and SCHN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Astros vs. Athletics: Betting the Moneyline

• The Astros have won 50% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (3-3).
• The Athletics have come away with two wins in the seven contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• The Astros have a record of 3-2 when they're favored by -124 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• This year, the Athletics have won one of six games when listed as at least +104 or better on the moneyline.
• The Astros have a 55.4% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Athletics have an implied victory probability of 49% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Astros vs. Athletics: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Astros have played in nine games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total seven times (7-2-0).
• The Athletics and their opponents have hit the over in three of their eight games with a total this season.
• The Astros have gone 6-3-0 against the spread this season.
• In eight games with a line this season, the Athletics have a mark of 4-4-0 against the spread.