Betting Odds Trends
Houston• When the total is 8 to 8.5: 13-7 • In road games: 10-9 • On the road when the total is 8 to 8.5: 6-4 • When playing on Thursday: 5-1 • Against left-handed starters: 11-11 • After 2 or more consecutive road games: 7-7 • When the money line is -100 to -150: 11-9 • As a favorite of -110 or higher: 20-14 • When the money line is +125 to -125: 10-8 • In all games: 25-18
Oakland• When the total is 8 to 8.5: 12-12 • In home games: 14-12 • At home when the total is 8 to 8.5: 6-9 • When playing on Thursday: 2-4 • Against right-handed starters: 15-12 • After allowing 8 runs or more: 5-6 • After 2 or more consecutive home games: 13-8 • As an underdog of +100 or higher: 10-9 • As an underdog of +100 to +150: 9-7 • When the money line is +125 to -125: 14-12