The San Francisco Giants (78-44) and Oakland Athletics (70-53) play the second game of a three-game interleague set at Oakland Coliseum Saturday with a 4:07 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze the lines around the Giants vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Giants RHP Kevin Gausman (12-5, 2.40 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 through 142 1/3 IP.
- Gausman has won each of his three starts in August, posting a 3-0 record, 2.81 ERA and 20 strikeouts across 16 innings.
- Gausman is winless in three outings vs. AL West teams including a loss against Houston July 30.
Athletics LHP Sean Manaea (8-8, 3.77 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 through 133 2/3 IP.
- Manaea was tuned up for seven runs, seven hits and three homers across five innings in a loss at Texas Sunday.
- The southpaw is 0-2 with a 12.27 ERA with 15 runs and 20 hits allowed across 11 innings in three outings in August.
Giants at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Giants -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Athletics +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread/ATS: Giants -1.5 (+130) | Athletics +1.5 (-165)
- Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Prediction
Giants 7, Athletics 3
Money line (ML)
The GIANTS (-130) are a strong play behind Gausman, who has been absolutely on fire so far in August. On the flip side, Manaea has been horrific for the Athletics (+105), and he cannot be trusted.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The GIANTS -1.5 (+130) are worth a roll of the dice on the run line, as they look to square the series after a 4-1 loss in Oakland Friday. San Francisco is not only worth a look because of the dominance of Gausman in August, but because Manaea has had difficulty lately.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 8.5 (-108) is worth a look despite Gausman being on the bump. Manaea has been a disaster in August, and the wind will be blowing out to straightaway center field at a 10-13 mph clip. That’s a great combination for Over bettors.
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