Oakland at Houston

Oakland is on a 7-4 run cashing as underdogs of +110, +110, +115, +145, +215, +240, and +250. They've won the first two of this series, 4-0 and 6-2, including beating Justin Verlander. Paul Blackburn (3.88 ERA) has been a reliable starter and sports a 1.69 ERA against Houston this season. The A's have won seven of his last nine starts. Houston is on a 5-6 run losing all six as a favorite. They've been money-burners at home all year at 37-37, including 29-32 after two or more straight home contests. The Astros are also on a 4-8 run at home when Hunter Brown (4.78 ERA) starts. Play Oakland.