Astros vs. Athletics Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - Sept. 24

The Houston Astros and Athletics square off in the first of a four-game series on Thursday at Sutter Health Park, at 9:40 p.m. ET. Peter Lambert (8-10, 3.70 ERA) will start for the Astros, who are 78-80 this season and first in the AL West. Mason Barnett (1-4, 7.16 ERA) is expected to start for the Athletics, who are 63-95 and fourth in the AL West.

Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Astros are favored to win (-168) over the Athletics (+137). The total for this contest is set at 10.5.

Astros vs. Athletics Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, September 24, 2026
• Game time: 9:40 p.m. ET
• Location: West Sacramento, California
• Stadium: Sutter Health Park
• Favorite: Astros (-168)
• Underdog: Athletics (+137)
• Over/under: 10.5

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 33 of the 67 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (49.3%).
• The Athletics have been underdogs in 122 games this season and have come away with the win 47 times (38.5%) in those contests.
• This season, the Astros have won five of their 16 games, or 31.2%, when favored by at least -168 on the moneyline.
• This year, the Athletics have won 15 of 50 games when listed as at least +137 or better on the moneyline.
• The Astros have an implied moneyline win probability of 62.7% in this contest.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Athletics have a 42.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Astros vs. Athletics: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Astros have combined with their opponents to go over the total 76 times this season for a 76-72-10 record against the over/under.
• The Athletics and their opponents have hit the over in 81 of their 158 games with a total this season.
• The Astros have an 82-76-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Athletics are 76-82-0 against the spread in their 158 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.