Oakland at Houston

Houston is off to a slow start with a 2-5 record, and the Astros got shut out 4-0 at Texas on Wednesday as they have scored a total of only 15 runs this season. Oakland has won five of its last six games following a 7-3 victory over Boston yesterday. Stephen Piscotty went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, and five RBIs as the Athletics banged out 13 hits. Frankie Montas goes for Oakland, and he gave up a run on three hits in six innings as the Athletics beat the Angels 2-1 on Sunday. Montas struck out six and didn't walk a batter. Collin McHugh lost to Tampa Bay while allowing two runs in five innings. Houston has lost six straight against right-handed starters going back to last year, and Oakland has won five of Montas' last six road starts. Take advantage of the great line value in this matchup and play the Athletics.