Shea Langeliers - MLB Prop Picks, Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics

Game Summary

The Houston Astros (52-47) will face off against the Oakland Athletics (39-62) on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 9:40 PM EDT at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Astros come into this game in first place in the AL West, while the Athletics are in the fifth spot in the same division.

In their recent performances, the Astros are 6-4 in their last 10 games, boasting a .228 batting average and an impressive 2.63 ERA. Meanwhile, the Athletics are 5-5 in their last 10 games, with a .281 batting average and a 5.48 ERA. Houston has had the upper hand in their season series against the Athletics, leading 6-1 in their meetings so far.

Both teams have struggled in games decided by one run, with the Astros at 7-17 and the Athletics at 21-42 in games where they have allowed at least one home run. The last time these two teams met, Yordan Alvarez of the Astros hit for the cycle against the Mariners, showing that Houston's offense can be explosive at times.

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Player Prop Odds

For Shea Langeliers:

Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+400)

Batter Hits: Over 0.5 (-155)

Batter Home Runs: Over 0.5 (+400)

Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+165)

Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (+115)

Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (+160)

Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+140)

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Player Analysis

Shea Langeliers, the catcher for the Oakland Athletics, has been a consistent performer this season. Langeliers has shown decent power with 15 home runs and has driven in 45 runs. His batting average stands at .240, and his slugging percentage is .450, indicating his ability to get extra-base hits.

In the last 10 games, Langeliers has been in good form, going 12-for-39 (.308) with three home runs and eight RBIs. His recent performance suggests that he could be a key player in Oakland's lineup against Houston.

Opposing Analysis

Facing Langeliers will be Houston's pitcher Spencer Arrighetti. Arrighetti has struggled this season with a 4-7 record, a 5.63 ERA, and a WHIP of 1.60. In 80 innings pitched, he has allowed 84 hits, 11 home runs, and struck out 93 batters.

Arrighetti's high ERA and WHIP indicate that he is prone to giving up base runners and runs, which bodes well for Langeliers' chances of getting hits and driving in runs. Additionally, Arrighetti's tendency to give up home runs could play into Langeliers' hands, given his power at the plate.

Pitching Probables

For the Houston Astros:

Spencer Arrighetti: 4-7, 5.63 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 93 strikeouts

For the Oakland Athletics:

Hogan Harris: 1-3, 3.40 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 35 strikeouts

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Team Previews

Houston Astros

The Astros have been solid overall but have struggled in close games. They are 52-47 overall and have a .230 team batting average, which ranks 28th in the league. Their pitching staff has a 4.44 ERA, placing them 24th among MLB teams. Key players include Yordan Alvarez, who leads the team with 20 home runs, and Jose Altuve, who has a .304 batting average.

Oakland Athletics

The Athletics have had a difficult season, sitting at 39-62 overall. However, their hitting has been a bright spot with a team batting average of .261, the best in the league. Their main offensive threats include Brent Rooker, who has 22 home runs and 67 RBIs, and Lawrence Butler, who has been hot over the last 10 games, going 16-for-37 with five home runs.

Team Injuries

Houston Astros

Player	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Victor Caratini	C	Hip	10-Day IL
Justin Verlander	SP	Neck	15-Day IL
Cristian Javier	SP	Forearm	60-Day IL
Kyle Tucker	RF	Shin	10-Day IL
Jose Urquidy	SP	Forearm	60-Day IL

Oakland Athletics

Player	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Jacob Wilson	SS	Hamstring	10-Day IL
Luis Medina	SP	Elbow	15-Day IL
Tyler Soderstrom	C	Undisclosed	10-Day IL
Dany Jimenez	RP	Oblique	15-Day IL
Alex Wood	SP	Rotator Cuff	60-Day IL

Recent Games

Houston Astros

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Seattle	W 3-0	W
@ Seattle	W 4-2	W
@ Seattle	L 6-4	L
@ Oakland	9:40 PM	Upcoming
@ Oakland	9:40 PM	Upcoming

Oakland Athletics

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Los Angeles	W 13-3	W
vs Los Angeles	W 8-2	W
vs Los Angeles	L 8-5	L
vs Houston	9:40 PM	Upcoming
vs Houston	9:40 PM	Upcoming

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Prediction

Based on Langeliers' recent form and Arrighetti's struggles, the pick for today is:

Langeliers has been seeing the ball well lately, and with Arrighetti's tendency to give up hits, it seems likely that Langeliers will get at least one hit in this game.

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