Astros-Athletics Betting Preview August 17

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17 August, 2018

Astros-Athletics Betting Preview August 17

You can bet Friday's Astros-Athletics game online with Houston -142 and Oakland +134. The total was 8.

Pitching Matchup

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Charlie Morton (12-3, 2.88 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Edwin Jackson (4-2, 2.48)

Morton tasted defeat for the first time since July 1 on Saturday despite permitting only three runs in six innings of a 3-2 setback versus Seattle.

Jackson has been brilliant while winning each of his last three starts, permitting one run on 11 hits while striking out 14 over 19 1/3 innings in victories over Toronto.

Hot Trends

The OVER is 13-3-1 in the last 17 meetings.

Our Record So Far

Current 2018 MLB Record: 37-31 (54.4%)

2018 NBA Record: 12-4-1 (75%)

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Total Passing Yards Prop Bets for CJ Carr vs. UNC

Carr's season totals are 67-of-95 for 963 yards, with a very strong 10.1 yards per attempt and 184.8 passer rating. He's also rushed for two touchdowns, giving him 11 total TDs through four games.

Michigan vs. Minnesota Total Rushing Yards Prop Bets: TJ Thomas, Jordan Marshall, Bryce Underwood

The leading rusher between the two teams is Minnesota's TJ Thomas. His over/under rushing yards total for this game was coming in at 28.5.

Alabama vs Mississippi State Total Receiving Yards Prop Bets: Anthony Evans, Ryan Coleman-Williams

For No. 7 Alabama at No. 16 Mississippi State on Saturday at 12 pm EDT, the top receiving threats are Anthony Evans III for Mississippi State and Ryan Coleman-Williams for Alabama

Find Micah Gilbert Player Prop Bets vs. North Carolina

Micah Gilbert has been one of Notre Dame's breakout players in 2026. Through four games, the junior wide receiver has 15 catches for 334 yards and two touchdowns, averaging a huge 22.3 yards per reception and 83.5 receiving yards per game.