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On April 3, 2026, the Athletics will host the Houston Astros in what promises to be a competitive MLB matchup at home. Currently, the Athletics are struggling, having secured just one victory in their last five games. This recent form highlights potential weaknesses in both their batting and pitching departments, which they will need to address in order to exploit any opportunities against a formidable opponent.
Conversely, the Houston Astros are riding a wave of momentum with an impressive five consecutive wins, showcasing strong offensive capabilities and robust pitching staff. Their recent success reflects a well-rounded team effort, which could prove challenging for the Athletics to counter.
Bookmakers favor the contest closely, with odds slightly leaning towards the home side at 1.95 compared to 1.89 for the visitors. Our model assigns a 51.2% probability of a home win for the Athletics and a 48.8% chance for an away victory. The predicted final score is a closely contested 4:6.
As both teams prepare for this encounter, it’s important to note that while the Astros have the upper hand in form, the Athletics’ home advantage could play a critical role. The outcome remains uncertain, underscoring the unpredictable nature of baseball.
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| Athletics 49.2% |
Houston 50.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:6
Outrights of MLB Houston Astros: 2.11% Athletics: 0.65%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.98 | 1.94 | |||
| 1.91 | 1.85 |
Latest Results
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01.04.26 Houston Astros – Boston Red Sox – 6:4 31.03.26 Houston Astros – Boston Red Sox – 9:2 30.03.26 Houston Astros – Boston Red Sox – 8:1 29.03.26 Houston Astros – Los Angeles Angels – 9:7 28.03.26 Houston Astros – Los Angeles Angels – 11:9 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 25.09.25 Athletics Baseball – Houston Astros – 5:11 24.09.25 Athletics Baseball – Houston Astros – 6:0 23.09.25 Athletics Baseball – Houston Astros – 5:1 27.07.25 Houston Astros – Athletics Baseball – 1:7 26.07.25 Houston Astros – Athletics Baseball – 1:5 |
Standings
Main
American League
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | New York Yankees | 6 | 5 | 1 | 24:6 | 0.833 |
| 2 | Houston Astros | 7 | 5 | 2 | 45:32 | 0.714 |
| 3 | Toronto Blue Jays | 6 | 4 | 2 | 27:28 | 0.667 |
| 4 | Texas Rangers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32:27 | 0.667 |
| 5 | Cleveland Guardians | 7 | 4 | 3 | 22:29 | 0.571 |
| 6 | Kansas City Royals | 6 | 3 | 3 | 23:28 | 0.500 |
| 7 | Baltimore Orioles | 6 | 3 | 3 | 26:27 | 0.500 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Angels | 7 | 3 | 4 | 31:35 | 0.429 |
| 9 | Seattle Mariners | 7 | 3 | 4 | 27:24 | 0.429 |
| 10 | Tampa Bay Rays | 6 | 2 | 4 | 30:38 | 0.333 |
| 11 | Detroit Tigers | 6 | 2 | 4 | 24:24 | 0.333 |
| 12 | Minnesota Twins | 6 | 2 | 4 | 26:28 | 0.333 |
| 13 | Chicago White Sox | 6 | 1 | 5 | 21:52 | 0.167 |
| 14 | Boston Red Sox | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17:32 | 0.167 |
| 15 | Athletics | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17:27 | 0.167 |
National League
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Milwaukee Brewers | 6 | 5 | 1 | 45:17 | 0.833 |
| 2 | Miami Marlins | 6 | 5 | 1 | 33:18 | 0.833 |
| 3 | Atlanta Braves | 6 | 4 | 2 | 24:12 | 0.667 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 23:17 | 0.667 |
| 5 | St.Louis Cardinals | 6 | 4 | 2 | 29:28 | 0.667 |
| 6 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 6 | 3 | 3 | 25:27 | 0.500 |
| 7 | Washington Nationals | 6 | 3 | 3 | 38:28 | 0.500 |
| 8 | Chicago Cubs | 6 | 3 | 3 | 30:24 | 0.500 |
| 9 | Philadelphia Phillies | 6 | 3 | 3 | 23:36 | 0.500 |
| 10 | New York Mets | 6 | 3 | 3 | 23:20 | 0.500 |
| 11 | Cincinnati Reds | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.500 |
| 12 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 6 | 3 | 3 | 29:26 | 0.500 |
| 13 | Colorado Rockies | 6 | 2 | 4 | 24:21 | 0.333 |
| 14 | San Francisco Giants | 6 | 2 | 4 | 14:25 | 0.333 |
| 15 | San Diego Padres | 6 | 2 | 4 | 19:26 | 0.333 |
MLB Outrights
1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.42 (27.06%)
2. New York Mets: 9.83 (6.67%)
3. Philadelphia Phillies: 10.4 (6.3%)
4. New York Yankees: 11 (5.95%)
5. Seattle Mariners: 11 (5.95%)
6. Chicago Cubs: 12.65 (5.18%)
7. Atlanta Braves: 13.5 (4.85%)
8. Toronto Blue Jays: 15 (4.37%)
9. Boston Red Sox: 18 (3.64%)
10. Milwaukee Brewers: 18.5 (3.54%)
11. Detroit Tigers: 20 (3.27%)
12. Baltimore Orioles: 23 (2.85%)
13. San Diego Padres: 24.13 (2.71%)
14. Houston Astros: 31 (2.11%)
15. Kansas City Royals: 31 (2.11%)
16. Texas Rangers: 31 (2.11%)
17. Cincinnati Reds: 33.75 (1.94%)
18. Pittsburgh Pirates: 36.5 (1.79%)
19. San Francisco Giants: 37.75 (1.73%)
20. Arizona Diamondbacks: 47.25 (1.39%)
21. Cleveland Guardians: 67 (0.98%)
22. Athletics: 101 (0.65%)
23. Miami Marlins: 125.25 (0.52%)
24. Tampa Bay Rays: 126 (0.52%)
25. Minnesota Twins: 151 (0.43%)
26. St.Louis Cardinals: 175.25 (0.37%)
27. Washington Nationals: 200.25 (0.33%)
28. Los Angeles Angels: 201 (0.33%)
29. Colorado Rockies: 325.25 (0.2%)
30. Chicago White Sox: 501 (0.13%)
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