Astros vs Athletics Picks and Prediction – 6/18/2025

The Houston Astros are heading to Sutter Health Park on Tuesday, where they will take on the Athletics. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Astros have put together an 41-30 record which places them first in the AL West. The Astros have won five straight games, most recently defeating the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Sunday. Ryan Gusto is set to be Houston’s starting pitcher on Saturday, he’s posted a 4.65 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record. The Astros rank 12th in the MLB at 8.4 hits per game however, they score just 4.1 runs a game. Houston’s bullpen has been great this year, allowing 7.1 hits and 3.6 runs per game.

The Athletics enter this series with a 29-44 record, placing them fifth in the AL West. The Athletics have strung together three straight wins, as they are coming off a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The Athletics will be sending JP Sears to the mound in this game, he’s posted a 5.08 ERA to go along with a 5-5 starting record. The Athletics are averaging 8.7 hits and 4.4 runs per game, while giving up 5.8 runs a game.

The Astros come into this one hot as they’ve won five consecutive games, while the Athletics have some momentum of their with three straight wins. Expect Houston to take advantage of a weak Athletics bullpen, as they cover the -1.5 spread here. Final score prediction, Astros win 6-3.