Major League Baseball 2015 betting action sees the Oakland A’s<\/strong> taking on the Houston Astros<\/strong> on May 18th in Houston. Cappers Picks provides free MLB handicapping tips all season long so keep checking back. <\/p>\n A’s<\/a> vs. Astros<\/a><\/strong> Click here to view…\u00a0ATS Stats<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Expert MLB Betting Insight!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The Oakland A’s embark on a seven-game road trip, looking for just their second win in their last 11 games, when the open a three-game series at Houston on Monday night.<\/p>\n The Athletics (13-26) have struggled all season and arrive in Houston, losers of four straight, including a 7-3 Sunday loss as the White Sox claimed their first series sweep in Oakland in 18 years.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63744&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n Max Muncy was the lone bright spot for the A’s, hitting his first major league home run, while Oakland’s defense committed four errors<\/p>\n Oakland has committed at least one error in each of its past 14 games, now brining its total to a league-leading 42. Those errors have led to 29 unearned runs \u2014 the most in the majors.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Astros (25-13) have gone 7-4 in their last 11, wining five in a row after Sunday’s 4-2 win over Toronto, which also boosted their record to 13-9 at Minute Maid Park.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=10&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n Luis Valbuena and Colby Rasmus each homered, while pitcher Collin McHugh (5-1) allowed two runs and six hits while striking out nine.<\/p>\n Houston will look to keep its streak alive by sending rookie pitcher Lance McCullers to the mound in his MLB debut on Monday.<\/p>\n The right-hander was promoted to Triple-A Fresno Thursday from Double-A Corpus Christi, but he did not pitch a game for Fresno.<\/p>\n Oakland will counter with Drew Pomeranz, who was very strong Tuesday night against the Red Sox, allowing only four hits and two runs over seven innings.<\/p>\n The lefty was able to rebound nicely after five outings in which he allowed at least three runs and did not make it past 5.1 innings.<\/p>\n He seems to have regained his control after walking five against Minnesota, issuing no free passes versus Boston.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63745&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n However, he is 0-2 with a 6.05 ERA in five appearances against Houston.<\/p>\n Houston \u2014 The Astros have been playing well and the A’s, well, they are just about as bad as it gets. I am going with the home team here, even with their rookie pitcher toeing the rubber.<\/p>\n\n
MLB Spreads<\/h3>\n
\n OAK: LH Drew Pomeranz (2-3, 4.42 ERA) vs. HOU: RH Lance McCullers (0-0, 0.00 ERA)<\/strong>
\n Date\/Time: 8:10 pm ET Monday, May 18, 2015<\/strong>
\n Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas<\/strong>
\n Broadcast: Local<\/strong>
\n MLB Betting Line: Astros -118<\/strong>
\n MLB Betting Total: 8.5<\/strong>
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