On the evening of May 13, 2024, at 8:10 PM, the Oakland Athletics will go head-to-head with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The weather forecast predicts light rain for the game day. Ross Stripling will lead the pitching for the Athletics, carrying a 5.143 ERA into the game. Meanwhile, Spencer Arrighetti will handle the mound duties for the Astros, entering with a higher ERA of 8.438.

As of now, the Athletics are positioned 11th in the 2024 AL West Division standings with a 19-23 record, reflecting a 0.45 winning percentage. Their divisional performance includes 4 wins and 6 losses, placing them third. Recently, they have secured 4 wins in their last 10 games, facing a one-game losing streak. The team’s home and away records stand at 10-13 and 9-10, respectively, with a slightly better performance in day games at 11 wins compared to 8 in night games. The Athletics have scored 167 runs while conceding 199.

The Astros, holding the 13th spot, show a 15-25 win-loss record, equivalent to a 0.38 winning rate. They are fourth in the division with a 5-5 record against division rivals. With 5 wins in the last 10 outings and currently on a one-game winning streak, they have recorded 7-12 at home and 8-13 on the road. The Astros have won 4 day games against 11 night games, with a total of 178 runs scored and 206 allowed.

Turning to the betting odds, the game features a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under of 8.5. If you’re looking to place money on the game’s outcome, the odds favor the home team, Houston Astros, at -183, while the Oakland Athletics are set at +153. This setup indicates a slight advantage to the Astros, reflecting potential challenges for the Athletics to overcome this favored home team.