MLB Preview · August 23, 2026
Athletics at Houston Astros: Prediction, Odds & Preview
ATH 41-56at HOU 47-52·Daikin Park·
DiamondIQ Model — Win Probability
ATH44.7%55.3%HOU
The model leans HOU (55.3%). DiamondIQ model v2: season records, home-field advantage, the starting-pitcher quality gap (PitchIQ), and a calibration adjustment fit and validated on four seasons of backtest — plus live game state once underway.
Forecast at First Pitch
☀️100°FClear
Wind 8 mph SSW · out to CF
Precip 0%
Injured List
ATH
Nick Kurtz (1B)Injured 10-Day
Zack Gelof (3B)Injured 10-Day
Brent Rooker (DH)Injured 60-Day
Brooks Kriske (P)Injured 60-Day
Denzel Clarke (CF)Injured 60-Day
Gunnar Hoglund (P)Injured 60-Day
HOU
Brice Matthews (CF)Injured 10-Day
Mike Burrows (P)Injured 15-Day
Bennett Sousa (P)Injured 60-Day
Brandon Walter (P)Injured 60-Day
Carlos Correa (SS)Injured 60-Day
Hayden Wesneski (P)Injured 60-Day
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