The Athletics (30-45) host the Houston Astros (42-31) on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET; the game can be streamed on MLB.TV.
Continue below to find my Astros vs Athletics prediction for Wednesday night.
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- Astros vs Athletics picks: Christian Walker Home Run (+400)
My Astros vs Athletics bet for Wednesday is Christian Walker to hit a home run. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Astros vs Athletics Odds
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Astros vs Athletics Projected Starting Pitchers
| LHP Framber Valdez (HOU) | Stat | RHP Luis Severino (A’s) |
|---|---|---|
| 7-4 | W-L | 2-6 |
| 2.3 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.6 |
| 3.10 / 3.60 | ERA /xERA | 4.47 / 4.30 |
| 2.87 / 2.87 | FIP / xFIP | 3.71 / 4.41 |
| 1.09 | WHIP | 1.30 |
| 18.9% | K-BB% | 8.2% |
| 58.1% | GB% | 41.1% |
| 107 | Stuff+ | 107 |
| 104 | Location+ | 97 |
Astros vs Athletics Preview, Betting Analysis
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This matchup is a mediocre one for Astros first baseman Christian Walker, but the ballpark and weather are far too good to pass up.
Athletics starter Luis Severino hasn’t allowed many home runs to right-handed hitters this season, sitting at a low 0.54 HR/9, but he’s due for some pretty massive negative regression with his 4.9% HR/FB rate.
The temperature is expected to be in the mid-90s in Sacramento, and winds are going to be blowing out at Sutter Health Park at 6 mph.
Walker homered on Tuesday as part of a 2-for-5 effort at the plate; he last homered in back-to-back games in May.
I have the true odds here around +325.
Pick: Christian Walker Home Run (+400; FanDuel)
Moneyline
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Run Line (Spread)
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Over/Under
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Astros vs Athletics Betting Trends
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