Overview

• Oakland secured a 1-0 series lead with a 1-0 shutout victory in Game 1 against Houston.
• Game 2 features Athletics left-hander Jeffrey Springs (8-7, 4.34 ERA) opposing Astros rookie Ryan Gusto (6-3, 4.46 ERA).
• Houston is 60-43 overall and 33-20 at home while Oakland sits at 43-62 overall and 23-31 on the road.
• The Astros hold a 4-3 edge in this season’s head-to-head matchups against the A’s.
• BetMGM lists Houston as a 159-to-100 favorite with an eight-run over/under for Friday evening’s contest.