Houston Astros defeat Athletics 5-1: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · MLB · Athletics 1, Houston Astros 5
The Houston Astros beat the Athletics 5-1 on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 6 runs combined.
Athletics vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jack Perkins (Athletics): 4.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Brent Rooker (Athletics): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Peter Lambert (Houston Astros): 5.1 innings, 1 earned run, 4 strikeouts.
- Isaac Paredes (Houston Astros): 1-for-2, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Athletics vs. Houston Astros?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 4 runs.
Did Athletics vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 3.
Athletics vs. Houston Astros odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Athletics at -109 and the Houston Astros at -111. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Houston Astros a 50% favorite. The Houston Astros won as the favorite at -111: $90.09 profit on a $100 bet.
Athletics and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Athletics 30-33 in the 2026 regular season (11-17 at home, 19-16 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 31 of 61 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 30 times and under 30 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Athletics.
This result left the Houston Astros 29-36 in the 2026 regular season (15-18 at home, 14-18 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 28 of 61 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 32 times and under 26 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Athletics and Houston Astros?
Next for the Athletics: at the Houston Astros on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: the Athletics at home on Saturday, June 6, 2026.