The Oakland Athletics come into this series against AL West Division rivals the Houston Astros, having lost 6 of their last 9. The Athletics need to get their offense going as they have scored nine runs in their last three games. The A's will look to get off to a good start in the series by sending Chris Bassitt to the mound. So far this season, he has posted a 9-2 record with a 3.04 ERA and 109 strikeouts, In his career against the Astros, he has posted a 3-3 record with a 3.67 ERA and 38 strikeouts.

The Astros look to build on their four-game winning streak. The Astros offense has put up 13 runs in their last three games. The Astros will hand the ball to Framber Valdez for today's start. so far this season, he has posted a 5-1 record with a 2.18 ERA and 41 strikeouts. Against Oakland, he has posted an 0-1 record with a 2.25 ERA and 12 strikeouts.

Bassitt has already struggled in his one start against Houston this season and will be facing a Houston team that is playing some of the best baseball in the league. Houston has one of the best offenses and has found no problems scoring runs despite injuries to the lineup. Play on the better team at a decent price.

Play on Houston.