The Houston Astros are set to host the Oakland Athletics on May 14, 2024, under the clear skies of Minute Maid Park, starting at 8:10 PM. JP Sears will be on the pitcher’s mound for the Athletics, carrying an ERA of 4.200, while Ronel Blanco, with a commendable ERA of 2.233, will pitch for the Astros. Currently, the Athletics are positioned 12th in the 2024 AL West Division with a 19-24 record, and the Astros, slightly trailing, are ranked 13th with a 16-25 record.

Given these positions, the betting odds for this matchup are critical for any sports bettor. The point spread sits at -1.5, favoring the home team, the Astros. With the Over/Under set at 8.5, the game anticipates moderate scoring. For moneyline bettors, the Astros are listed at -202, marked as favorites, while the Athletics are underdogs with a +167. These odds suggest a lean towards the Astros having home-field support and a slightly lower team ERA as factors potentially influencing the game outcome.