The Oakland Athletics (25-49) and New York Yankees (53-20) meet Monday to open a 3-game set at Yankee Stadium. The opener is slated for a 7:05 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; New York took 4 of- from the A’s last season.
The Athletics opened their current trip over the weekend, taking 2 of 3 at the Kansas City Royals. Oakland has struggled mightily on offense — the A’s ranked 29th in MLB in scoring (3.18 runs per game).
The Yankees split 4 home games against the Astros last weekend. New York won twice despite never leading for an inning of the taut series between 2 favorites for the AL pennant.
Athletics at Yankees projected starters
RHP Paul Blackburn vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery
Blackburn (6-3, 2.97 ERA) is tabbed for his 15th start of the season. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 75 2/3 IP.
- Notched a 2.28 ERA, 1.14 WHIP over 8 starts from May 9-June 16 but misfired in his last star, allowing 7 runs on 10 hits in 4 IP Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners.
- Owns a 1.00 road ERA in 45 IP.
Montgomery (3-1, 2.97 ERA) owns a 1.02 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 through 78 2/3 IP in 14 starts.
- Has been ultra consistent this season, possessing an ERA between 2.70-3.35 since April 27.
- Has clocked a 2.61 ERA and 0.80 WHIP in 41 1/3 IP at Yankee Stadium.
Athletics at Yankees odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 8:38 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Athletics +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Yankees -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Run line (RL): Athletics +1.5 (+110) | Yankees -1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Athletics at Yankees picks and predictions
Prediction
Yankees 7, Athletics 4
Money line
This matchup pits the AL’s best record against its worst. And with this juice, the bettor is paying heavily at both ends. Nothing to see here; MOVE ALONG.
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Run line/Against the spread
With an Over lean to the game, this price on the powerful Yankees is quite attractive. And bettors may need to act fast on this one.
TAKE NEW YORK -1.5 (-135).
Over/Under
Both starting pitchers carry in some generous rates around the margins and –have higher expected-ERA figures.
The Over is 5-0 in Montgomery’s last 5 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
The Yankee bullpen has been below average of late, although not in surface results. And both bullpens could have used a Monday off. That all spells Over.
The Athletics’ offense is a bottom-shelf one to be sure. But Oakland is better on the road and against lefty pitching.
BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-110) on a strong lean.
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