The Oakland Athletics (3-7) and Arizona Diamondbacks (4-6) kick off a two-game interleague set Monday at 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Chris Bassitt is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 0-2 with a 5.56 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 5.6 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9 in 11 1/3 IP in his two starts this season. Bassitt has served up two home runs with a .289 opponent batting average through his two outings.
LHP Madison Bumgarner is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He is 0-1 with an 11.00 ERA, 2.22 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 and 5.0 BB/9 through 9 IP in his two starts in 2021. MadBum has allowed two homers while opponents are slashing .366/.458/.659 against him.
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Athletics at Diamondbacks odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Athletics -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+125) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-150)
- Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Prediction
Diamondbacks 6, Athletics 5
Money line (ML)
The DIAMONDBACKS (+105) are a solid play behind MadBum as short underdogs on their home field. The A’s are just 2-5 in their previous seven interleague games, and they’re 1-5 in their past six interleague games against a left-handed starting pitcher.
On the flip side, the Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their past seven at home vs. right-handed starters, while going 4-1 in the past five as home underdogs.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-150) aren’t a terrible play catching a run and a half on their home field, although they’re a much better play just straight up. Arizona cashed against the run line in each of its past three outings, all at home.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 9.5 (-115) is the play in this interleague battle. Both Bassitt and Bumgarner have been very giving so far, and both of these offenses should excel in the front end of this interleague opener.
The Over is also 6-0-1 in Oakland’s past seven as a favorite, while the Over is 5-1 in Arizona’s past six at home and 4-1 in its past five at home vs. RHP. Enjoy!
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