Athletics defeat Houston Astros 7-6: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 · MLB · Athletics 7, Houston Astros 6
The Athletics beat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 13 runs combined.
Athletics vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Athletics won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jack Perkins (Athletics): 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Brian Serven (Athletics): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Cristian Javier (Houston Astros): 4.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Isaac Paredes (Houston Astros): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Athletics vs. Houston Astros?
The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Houston Astros -1.5.
Did Athletics vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 4.
The total opened and closed at 9.
Athletics and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Athletics 51-80 in the 2026 regular season (23-40 at home, 28-40 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 59 of 129 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 63 times and under 62 times, with 4 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Athletics.
This result left the Houston Astros 65-66 in the 2026 regular season (33-35 at home, 32-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 60 of 127 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 65 times and under 56 times, with 6 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Houston Astros.
What's next for Athletics and Houston Astros?
Next for the Athletics: the Minnesota Twins at home on Monday, August 24, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: at the New York Yankees on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.