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The Oakland A’s (32-56) welcome the Los Angeles Angels (36-49) to Oakland Coliseum for the finale of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Angels lead 3-2
The Angels lost the series-opening game 7-5 Tuesday and followed that up with a 5-0 defeat Wednesday, failing to cover in both. Los Angeles swept the A’s at home from June 24-26, covering all 3. It is 48-37 against the spread (ATS) on the season. The Angels are riding a 3-game losing streak after winning 6 straight.
The A’s have won 2 straight and 3 of their last 5 games, following a 5-game losing streak, Oakland has been far better at home this season (20-23) than on the road (12-33). It is 43-45 ATS on the season and 22-21 ATS at home.
Angels at A’s projected starters
RHP Roansy Contreras vs. LHP JP Sears
Contreras (1-0, 3.82 ERA) makes his 2nd start and 23rd appearance. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 33 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 5-2 home win over the Oakland A’s on June 26
- 2024 away splits: 1-0, 5.79 ERA (9 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.71 WHIP, 2 HR, 9.6 K/9 in 8 appearances
- Career vs. A’s: 0-1, 13.50 ERA (5 1/3 IP, 8 ER), 3.38 WHIP, 10.1 K/9 in 3 appearances (2 starts)
Sears (4-7, 5.00 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 90 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K in a 9-4 road win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday
- 2024 home splits: 3-3, 5.29 ERA (34 IP, 20 ER), 5.29 WHIP, 3 HR, 5.8 K/9 in 7 starts
- Career vs. Angels: 1-2, 5.03 ERA (19 2/3 IP, 11 ER), 1.17 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 4 starts
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Angels at A’s odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Angels -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | A’s -116 (bet $116 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels -1.5 (+150) | A’s +1.5 (-182)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -104 | U: -118)
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Angels at A’s picks and predictions
Prediction
Angels 5, A’s 3
Moneyline
BET ANGELS (-102).
The A’s are riding a win streak, but they are the 4th-worst team in the majors following a win with an 11-20 record. Despite its strength at home as well, Oakland is just 2-4 over its last 6 at Oakland Coliseum.
The A’s have scored 2 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 10 games, so their offense has had consistent struggles. The Angels have scored at least 5 runs in 8 of their last 9 games and won in Contreras’ lone start of the season, which actually came against the A’s.
Considering those batting trends, take ANGELS (-102).
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There’s just not much value here. The A’s haven’t played well this season following a win and are far too expensive as a run-line underdog. Meanwhile, the Angels are too risky as a run-line favorite.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 9 (-118).
The Angels have gone Under in 4 of their last 7 games, allowing 2 or fewer in 3 of those. The total is 2-3 O/U in the 5 games this season between these 2 organizations.
The A’s, who are 38-47-3 O/U on the season, have gone Under in 6 of their last 9 games. Oakland is 20-22-1 O/U at home. It is 2-5 O/U in Sears’ last 7 starts as well. Take UNDER 9 (-118).
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