Astros vs. Athletics Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - Aug. 23

The Houston Astros and Athletics play a rubber match on Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET, with the series deadlocked at 1-1. Cristian Javier (1-4, 6.44 ERA) will start for the Astros, who are 65-65 this season and first in the AL West. Brady Basso (0-0, 3.91 ERA) is expected to start for the Athletics, who are 50-80 and fifth in the AL West.

With the Athletics (+157) visiting, the Astros (-179) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The over/under in this contest is set at 9.

Astros vs. Athletics Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Game time: 2:10 p.m. ET
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Stadium: Daikin Park
• Favorite: Astros (-179)
• Underdog: Athletics (+157)
• Over/under: 9

How to Watch Astros vs. Athletics

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

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Astros vs. Athletics: Betting the Moneyline

• The Astros have compiled a 27-29 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 48.2% of those games).
• The Athletics have been victorious in 34, or 36.2%, of the 94 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• The Astros have a record of 2-5 when they're favored by -179 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• This season, the Athletics have come away with a win five times in 18 chances when named as an underdog of at least +157 or longer on the moneyline.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Astros have an implied win probability of 64.2%.
• Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Athletics have a 38.9% chance of pulling out a win.

Astros vs. Athletics: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Astros have played in 130 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 67 times (67-56-7).
• The Athletics and their opponents have hit the over in 63 of their 130 games with a total this season.
• The Astros have gone 65-65-0 ATS this season.
• In 130 games with a line this season, the Athletics have a mark of 59-71-0 against the spread.