MLB Prop Bets: Houston Astros vs Athletics (June 5, 2026)
The Athletics (30-32) face the Houston Astros (28-36) at Daikin Park on Friday at 8:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jack Perkins is the probable pitcher for the Athletics, while Peter Lambert is the probable pitcher for the Astros. The Athletics opened as favorites but this matchup has since become a pick'em, with both the Athletics and Astros at -110 to win. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -104 and UNDER at -116.
- The Athletics (+143) have a 33-29 Run Line record this season, while the Astros (-174) hold a record of 29-35.
- The Athletics have a 31-28-3 O/U record this season (meaning 31 games have gone over the total runs line, 28 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Astros have a 35-26-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Athletics are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Astros are averaging 4.5 (12th).
- In the field, the Athletics are allowing 4.8 runs per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Astros are allowing an average of 5.1 runs (26th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Athletics are at .246 (ranking 10th in the Major leagues), while the Astros are batting .245 (11th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Astros have hit 82 (T5th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Athletics have managed 69 (T14th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Athletics have recorded 256 RBIs to rank 18th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Astros have recorded 277 RBIs to rank T9th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Astros have an earned run average of 5.03 this season (29th in the Majors), while The Athletics have an ERA of 4.45 (21st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Athletics have recorded 494 this season, ranking 24th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Astros rank T11th for total strikeouts, recording 531.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .243 against the Astros this season (19th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Athletics' opponents are at .254 (26th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 14-18-30 | 6-10-12 | 8-8-18 | 3-6-9 | 11-12-21 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Astros | 21-17-26 | 11-8-13 | 10-9-13 | 5-5-8 | 16-12-18 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 23-25-14 | 9-14-5 | 14-11-9 | 4-10-4 | 19-15-10 | 0-0-0 | 2-6-2 |
| Astros | 25-22-17 | 13-11-8 | 12-11-9 | 7-7-4 | 18-15-13 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 27-35 in Athletics games this season. The Astros have a 25-39 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Athletics recorded a 12-10 extra innings victory over the Astros at Sutter Health Park when these teams last met on April 5. Brent Rooker was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 6 RBIs.
