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Minnesota Twins at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Minnesota Twins at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Twins (41-34) and Oakland A’s (28-49) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is set for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 4-0

The A’s lost to the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Thursday; however, they did win 2 of 3 in the series and covered in all 3. Oakland, in the series prior, was swept by Minnesota in 4 games and went 2-2, closing as an underdog of +155 or greater in each. The A’s are 2-10 over their last 12 games and snapped a 9-game losing streak with their win over the Royals Tuesday. Oakland is 39-38 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Twins lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 Thursday, dropping the last 2 games of the series. Minnesota was on a 6-game win streak before Wednesday’s loss. While it is 2-2 straight up over its last 4, the Twins are 0-4 ATS over that span and 32-43 ATS on the season. The Twins are 18-18 on the road this season yet are 1-5 over their last 6 away games.

Twins at A’s projected starters

RHP Chris Paddack vs. RHP Joey Estes

Paddack (5-3, 5.25 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 73 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 0 K in 8-7 home win over A’s Sunday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-2, 8.20 ERA (26 1/3 IP, 24 ER), 1.56 WHIP, 5 HR, 6.5 K/9 in 5 starts
  • Career vs. A’s: 1-1, 9.35 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.96 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 4 starts and 1 relief appearance

Estes (2-2, 5.97 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 34 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 8-7 road loss to Minnesota Twins Sunday
  • 2024 home splits: 1-0, 2.70 ERA (13 1/3 IP, 4 ER), 0.60 WHIP, 0 HR, 7.4 K/9 in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Twins: 0-0, 10.13 ERA (8 IP, 9 ER), 2.00 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 in 2 starts

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Twins at A’s odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Twins -166 (bet $166 to win $100) | A’s +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Twins -1.5 (-105) | A’s +1.5 (-114)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Twins at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 6, A’s 5

Moneyline

PASS.

The Twins (-166) are just too expensive to take on the moneyline considering they have lost 2 in a row and struggled on the road in their last few games. However, the A’s aren’t worth the risk on the moneyline either.

Run line/Against the spread

BET A’S +1.5 (-124).

The A’s haven’t won consistently, but they have been a covering machine as of late. Oakland has dropped 7 of its last 9, all as an underdog, but 5 of those losses were by just 1 run. It is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games and 39-38 ATS on the season.

The Twins, on the other hand, are 3-2 over their last 5 games but just 1-4 ATS. Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 on the road as well. Considering those trends, take A’S +1.5 (-124).

Over/Under

BET OVER 8 (-115).

The Twins have been scoring at will as of late and put at least 6 runs on the A’s in all 4 games of their series June 13-16. Minnesota has gone Over in 6 of its last 9 games and is 3-1 O/U in its last 4. It has scored at least 6 runs in 3 of its last 4 games and allowed at least 6 in 3 of its last 4 as well.

The A’s are 2-2 O/U in their last 4 games and 4-4 O/U in their last 8, having scored at least 5 runs in 3 of their last 4. With that in mind, expect a high-scoring game, and take OVER 8 (-115).

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Kansas City Royals at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Kansas City Royals at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Kansas City Royals (41-34) and Oakland A’s (28-48) meet Thursday to cap off a 3-game series. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is slated for 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Kansas City leads 3-2

The Royals started their current West Coast road trip by losing 2 of 3 at the Los Angeles Dodgers. They have dropped the 1st 2 games in this series — by a combined 12-6 tally — and are just 2-8 over their last 10 games.

The A’s headed into Tuesday’s series opener on a 9-game losing streak. Oakland has piled up 9 extra-base hits and 9 walks over the 1st 2 games of this series (7-5 and 5-1 wins). A win Thursday would mark the Athletics’ 1st 3-game win streak since April 28-May 4 when the club won 6 straight.

Royals at A’s projected starters

RHP Seth Lugo vs. RHP Mitch Spence
Lugo (10-2, 2.40 ERA) is making his 16th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 97 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 7-2 win at Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday
  • Career vs. Athletics: 2-0, 5.68 ERA (12 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 14 H, 2 BB, 18 K in 3 appearances (2 starts)
  • Owns a 1.83 ERA in 54 IP on the road

Spence (4-3, 3.95 ERA) is making his 7th start. Over 6 previous starts and 11 relief appearances, he has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 57 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 6-5 loss at Minnesota Twins Friday
  • Career vs. Royals: 0-1, 1.93 ERA (4 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 1 start
  • Has clocked a 3.69 ERA over his 6 starts

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Royals 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 9:39 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Royals -154 (bet $154 to win $100) | A’s +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Royals -1.5 (-108) | A’s +1.5 (-128)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Royals at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

A’s 5, Royals 4

Moneyline

Kansas City has been struggling on its road trip and is just 1-5 over its last 6 games at Oakland. The Royals offense has been woeful away from Kauffman Stadium (.649 OPS with a high strikeout rate), and Lugo figures to be too far out over his skis with his surface numbers. He has benefited from some generous rates around the margins, and per ESPN current Oakland batters own an .857 OPS against him.

The A’s offense figures to have more in the tank and is likely being undervalued by bettors who see the 3.66 runs per game and .671 OPS. In part, Oakland has been undone by a .277 batting average on balls in play (.267 BABIP with runners in scoring position).

K.C. is 1-4 across its last 5 road getaway games, and OAKLAND (+130) is the leverage play in Thursday’s series finale.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: The better value on Oakland can be found on the ML.

Over/Under

Lugo, the Oakland offense, and Oakland bullpen sectors push this one into a lean toward a higher score. The A’s bullpen prognosis is one derived with expected vs. actual numbers; its overall 3.47 ERA is suspect.

An outward breeze is expected during game hours, and Oakland Coliseum typically plays as a higher scoring venue for day games.

The weather report calls for a double-digit breeze blowing out. BACK THE OVER 7.5 (-115).

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Kansas City Royals at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Kansas City Royals at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Kansas City Royals (41-32) and Oakland A’s (26-48) meet Tuesday as they swing into a 3-game series. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is slated for 9:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Royals vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Kansas City leads 3-0

The Royals are continuing a West Coast road trip that opened with the club losing 2 of 3 at the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kansas City outscored Oakland 18-9 in sweeping 3 games from the A’s May 17-19.

The A’s head into Tuesday’s game looking to snap a 9-game losing streak. Oakland owns a whiff-heavy .621 OPS over those 9 losses.

Royals at A’s projected starters

RHP Alec Marsh vs. LHP Hogan Harris

Marsh (5-3, 3.63 ERA) is making his 13th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 67 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 4-3 home win vs. New York Yankees Thursday
  • Career vs. A’s: 0-0, 4.76 ERA (5 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 5 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 1 relief appearance of 6-4 road loss Aug. 21, 2023
  • Has benefited from .254 batting average on balls in play

Harris (0-0, 2.49 ERA) is lined up for his 4th start and 6th appearance. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 25 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 5-4 loss at San Diego Padres Wednesday
  • Career vs. Royals: 1-0, 9.82 ERA (3 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 1 relief appearance of 5-4 home victory Aug. 22, 2023
  • Has allowed 4 home runs in 16 2/3 IP as starter

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Royals 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 Monday at 7:17 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Royals -134 (bet $134 to win $100) | A’s +114 (bet $100 to win $114)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Royals -1.5 (+128) | A’s +1.5 (-154)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Royals at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 6, A’s 4

Moneyline

The A’s are a would-be lean in a vacuum, but the Royals have enough of a mound edge here as to wipe out that potential underdog play. Harris has not shown the minor-league chops to be able to handle this starter’s role.

K.C. was dominant in last month’s series. Tab the ROYALS (-134) as just a slight lean, and consider going in on a partial-unit basis only.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: Look to the Over for the best leverage in this matchup.

Over/Under

Both starting pitchers have been allowing frequent barrel contact. Kansas City sports a respectable offense this season, and Oakland’s bats figure to produce more than what shows in the ball club’s surface line. The A’s have been undone by a .280 BABIP in high-leverage situations and a .273 BABIP when leading off an inning. Normalize the traffic on the bags, and more runs cross the plate.

The concept of a compartmentalized strength of schedule is one that aids in the discovery of some value on the Oakland offense. The A’s have faced an allotment of opposing pitchers significantly more difficult than average.

The weather report calls for a double-digit breeze blowing out. BACK THE OVER 7.5 (-122).

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Oakland A’s at Minnesota Twins Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Oakland A’s at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (26-46) and Minnesota Twins (38-32) play the 3rd game of a 4-game series at Target Field Sunday. First pitch for Game 1 of their doubleheader is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 2-0

The A’s lost the first 2 games of the series, dropping the first 6-2 Thursday and the second 6-5 Friday. They are 1-1 against the spread (ATS) in those 2 though. Oakland has lost 7 straight games, covering in 3 of them. It is 35-37 ATS on the season. The A’s have struggled from the mound, allowing at least 6 runs in 4 of their last 6 games.

The Twins have won 3 straight and 5 of their last 6. Minnesota’s offense has been red hot, scoring at least 4 runs in 6 straight games and double figures in 2 of those. The Twins are 7-2 in their last 9 at home and 31-39 ATS on the season. They are 20-14 at home this season.

A’s at Twins projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Bailey Ober

Sears (4-5, 4.02 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 78 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 4-3 loss at San Diego Padres Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-3, 4.53 ERA (45 2/3 IP, 23 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 6 HR, 6.5 K/9 in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Twins: 0-0, 4.26 ERA (6 1/3 IP, 3 ER), 4 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 5-4 home loss July 16, 2023

Ober (5-4, 5.13 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 66 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 11-5 road win over Pittsburgh Pirates June 9
  • 2024 home splits: 2-1, 4.15 ERA (26 IP, 12 ER), 1.08 WHIP, 5 HR, 10.0 K/9 in 5 starts
  • Career vs. A’s: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (5 IP), 2 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 1 start, an 11-3 home win Sept. 26, 2023

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A’s at Twins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): A’s +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Twins -178 (bet $178 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-137) | Twins -1.5 (+114)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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A’s at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 4, A’s 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Twins (-178) are too expensive to take on the moneyline. The Twins have had a win streak of 4 or more just twice this season. That said, the A’s just haven’t played up to par and aren’t worth taking to pull off the upset.

Run line/Against the spread

BET A’S +1.5 (-137).

The A’s have lost 7 straight, but they have been keeping games close. Oakland has covered in 3 of their last 4 games, closing as a +200 or greater underdog in 2 of those 4.

Oakland is 19-18 ATS as a road underdog this season and has covered in 5 of Sears’ last 8 starts. Meanwhile, Minnesota is just 10-17 ATS as a home favorite and 4-7 ATS in its last 11.

Considering those trends, back A’S +1.5 (-137).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

The A’s have gone Under in 4 straight Sears’ starts, allowing a combined 12 runs in those games. The Twins are 1-3 O/U in Ober’s last 4 starts.

While the Twins’ offense is hot right now, they haven’t been for most of the season, as they are just 31-37-2 O/U and have gone Under in 4 of their last 8 games. The A’s are 3-9 O/U in their last 12.

Bet UNDER 8.5 (-110).

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Oakland A’s at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland A’s at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (26-44) and Minnesota Twins (36-32) open a 4-game series at Target Field Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Twins won 5-1 in 2023

The A’s have dropped 5 in a row, including a 3-game sweep in San Diego against the Padres Monday through Wednesday to kick off the current 7-game road trip.

The A’s offense surprised the Braves in Atlanta with 11 runs in a win June 1, but Oakland has managed just 20 runs in the past 10 games since, or 2.0 runs per game (RPG). The Under is 8-2 in that 10-game span.

The Twins took 2 of 3 against the visiting Colorado Rockies to start the week, including a 17-9 win Wednesday which looked more like a Broncos-Vikings score, or something you might see at Coors Field.

Minnesota has won 3 of the past 4 outings since getting blanked in back-to-back games in Pittsburgh June 7-8. Minnesota has 37 runs in the 4-game span, averaging 9.3 RPG while allowing 4.8 RPG. It’s no surprise the Over is 3-1 in the stretch.

A’s at Twins projected starters

RHP Luis Medina vs. RHP Joe Ryan

Medina (0-1, 5.23 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 6.1 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 10 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 5 H (1 HR), 5 BB, 1 K in 7-0 home setback vs. Toronto Blue Jays Saturday
  • 2024 road stats: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (5 2/3 IP), 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 1 start, a 3-1 loss at Braves June 2

Ryan (4-5, 3.30 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 79 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 2 ER, 2 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 8 K in 3-0 road defeat vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
  • 2024 home splits: 2-3, 4.29 ERA (35 2/3 IP, 17 ER), 0.95 WHIP, .221 OBA, 5 HR, 4 BB, 40 K in 6 starts

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A’s at Twins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): A’s +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Twins -245 (bet $245 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-102) | Twins -1.5 (-118)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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A’s at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 5, A’s 2

Moneyline

The Twins (-245) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s not a recommended betting strategy, whether as a standalone wager or as part of a multi-team parlay.

PASS, and look to the run line instead.

Run line/Against the spread

The TWINS -1.5 (-118) are much more reasonably priced on the run line in this series opener.

Minnesota has won 3 of the past 4 games, and each of those wins have come by 5 or more runs. So, if you like the Twins, you should like them to cash on the run line, too.

In fact, the A’s have managed just 2.0 RPG in the past 10 outings, so playing ALTERNATE LINE – TWINS -2.5 (+136) isn’t a bad idea. If you’re a little more adventurous, ALTERNATE LINE – TWINS -3.5 (+210), for a chance to more than double up, is also not a terrible idea.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-110) is a strong play, based mostly on Oakland’s inability to cobble together much offense lately.

The Under is 8-2 in the past 10 games for the A’s while going 10-4-1 in the past 15 outings on the road.

For the Twins, the Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 outings, but the Under has outpaced the Over at a 9-6 clip in the previous 15 contests.

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Oakland A’s at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oakland A’s at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (26-43) and San Diego Padres (36-35) meet Wednesday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Petco Park is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: San Diego leads 2-0

San Diego escaped with a 4-3 win over Oakland Tuesday while cashing as a -150 home favorite. C Kyle Higashioka hit a walk-off solo shot for the Padres, who have won back-to-back games.

Oakland has lost each of its last 4 contests overall and is 0-3 in its last 3 road games, now sitting at 11-23 as the away squad this season.

A’s at Padres projected starters

LHP Hogan Harris vs. RHP Michael King

Harris (0-0, 2.21 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 20 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 2-1 home victory over Toronto Blue Jays Friday
  • Has never faced Padres before

King (5-4, 3.58 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 78 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 10-3 home victory vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Friday
  • Career vs. Oakland: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (1 1/3 IP), 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 1 relief appearance of 2-1 home victory with New York Yankees June 28, 2022

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A’s at Padres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): A’s +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Padres -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-120) | Padres -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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A’s at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 5, A’s 1

Moneyline

PASS.

I expect San Diego (-200) to pick up the win here, but the Padres are not worth the risk of betting on as -200 favorites. Bet on the spread and/or O/U instead.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN PADRES -1.5 (+100).

The Padres are the slightly hotter team recently at 4-1 in their last 5 home games, while Oakland has dropped 3 straight road outings. San Diego has also won 5 consecutive matchups vs. Oakland, only allowing the A’s to finish within 1 run once over that span.

This is a lean because neither team has been hot recently. The Padres are 4-6 in their last 10 and the A’s are 3-7 across that same span, so I could very well see either squad covering.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

The Under has hit in 3 consecutive road games for Oakland and is 8-2 in its last 10 overall. For San Diego, the Under is 7-3 in its last 10 outings. The Under has also hit in 3 of the last 4 Oakland-San Diego matchups.

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Oakland A’s at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Oakland A’s at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (26-41) and San Diego Padres (34-35) open a 3-game set at Petco Park Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Padres won 3-0 last season

The A’s dropped 2 of 3 games against the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend, losing the series finale 6-4 in 10 innings as +114 home underdogs Sunday with the Over (8) hitting. Oakland has lost 24 of its last 33 games.

The Padres split a 4-game set with the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday through Sunday. San Diego wrapped up the series with a 9-3 loss as -129 home favorites with the Over (8.5) cashing. The Padres are 2-6 over their last 8 games.

A’s at Padres projected starters

RHP Joey Estes vs. RHP Dylan Cease

Estes (2-1, 4.67 ERA) makes his 6th start. The rookie has a 0.96 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 27 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 1/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 2-1 home victory vs. Seattle Mariners Wednesday
  • 2024 road stats: 1-1, 6.59 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.32 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 3 starts

Cease (5-5, 3.51 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 in 77 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 3-2 setback at Los Angeles Angels Wednesday
  • 2024 home stats: 1-4, 4.34 ERA (29 IP, 14 ER), 1.07 WHIP, 10.9 K/9 in 5 starts

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A’s at Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:07 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): A’s +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Padres -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-130) | Padres -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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A’s at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 6, A’s 4

Moneyline

The Padres (-225) will likely win, but it’s a losing proposition long term to bet MLB sides at -190 or higher.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

The Padres have scored 10 or more runs in 2 of their last 3 games, and Cease has allowed 3 ER in back-to-back starts.

Estes has given up 4 or more ER in 2 of his last 4 starts, and the A’s have put up a total of just 12 runs over their last 7 games.

BET PADRES -1.5 (+105).

Over/Under

The Padres have scored a total of 26 runs over their last 3 games; I can’t bet the Under in this spot. Estes has given up just a single run over his last 2 starts, but the low total plus San Diego’s recent surge offensively makes me like the Over.

BET OVER 7 (-120).

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Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (26-40) welcome the Toronto Blue Jays (31-33) to Oakland Coliseum for the finale of a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch is set for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Blue Jays bounced back after a 2-1 series-opening loss Friday, beating the A’s 7-0 Saturday. They closed as a hefty in both games. Toronto is 3-1 over its last 4 games and 8-4 over its last 12. It is 29-35 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 15-18 straight up on the road.

The A’s have been the 3rd-worst road team in MLB but have shown some strength at home, posting a 15-19 record on the season. They have traded off winning and losing over their last 5 games, dropping 2 of 3 to the Seattle Mariners in the series prior. Oakland is 32-34 ATS on the season.

Blue Jays at A’s projected starters

TBD vs. RHP Mitch Spence

According to reports, RHP Bowden Francis (2-2, 9.00 ERA) will make his 3rd start and 7th appearance. He has a 1.67 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 18 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 3 1/3 relief IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 10-1 home loss vs. Baltimore Orioles Tuesday
  • Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 5 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 8-3 setback at New York Yankees April 7
  • 2024 road stats: 1-2, 8.76 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 12 ER), 1.62 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 in 2 starts and 2 relief appearances
  • Career vs. A’s: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (2 IP), 0.50 WHIP, 18.0 K/9 in 2 relief appearances in 2023

Spence (4-3, 3.86 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 44 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 4-3 home setback to Mariners Tuesday
  • 2024 home splits: 2-2, 4.62 ERA (25 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 1.50 WHIP, 1 HR, 8.2 K/9 in 2 starts and 6 relief appearances
  • Has never faced Blue Jays before

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Blue Jays 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 3:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -122 (bet $122 to win $100) | A’s +104 (bet $100 to win $104)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+128) | A’s +1.5 (-154)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blue Jays at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

A’s 5, Blue Jays 3

Moneyline

BET A’S (+104).

The A’s have performed much better at home and have bounced back well after a loss over the last few weeks. Oakland is 17-22 following a loss, better than Toronto, which is 12-18 after a win.

The A’s have played at a high level with Spence on the mound as well, giving up a combined 8 runs in his last 3 starts. He has had 2 or fewer earned runs in 5 of his last 6 games.

Considering those trends, back A’S (+104).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s not a ton of value here.

The A’s haven’t played well enough throughout the season to back as an expensive run-line underdog. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have struggled after wins and are 1-5 ATS over their last 6 (2 of which were 1-run wins).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-115).

Both teams have trended towards the Under. The Blue Jays have gone Under in 3 of their last 4 games, allowing 2 or fewer runs in 3 of those outings.

The A’s, who are 28-35-3 O/U on the season, have gone south of the projected total in 6 straight games. They are 2-11 O/U in their last 13 games and have scored 3 runs or fewer in 11 of those 13 outings.

Take UNDER 8.5 (-115).

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (35-28) and Oakland A’s (25-38) conclude their 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is slated for 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 3-2

The Mariners could not get anything going offensively until a 9th inning solo shot from CF Julio Rodriguez and lost 2-1 to the A’s on Wednesday. RHP Logan Gilbert was the hard luck loser (7 IP, 2 R 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB 5 K). The loss snapped a 4-game winning streak for Seattle.

The A’s got a brilliant effort from starting RHP Joey Estes. The 22-year-old struck out 5 in 6 1/3 IP of 1-hit ball while 2B Zack Gelof had a solo HR. Oakland is looking to end a 3-series losing streak on Thursday.

Mariners at A’s projected starters

RHP Bryan Woo vs. LHP JP Sears

Woo (2-0, 1.30 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.58 WHIP, 0.7 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 in 27 2/3 IP

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Friday
  • Last start vs A’s: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 8-1 victory on May 10

Sears (4-4, 4.01 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 67 1/3 IP

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 4 ER), 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 4-2 loss at the Atlanta Braves Friday
  • 2023 vs A’s: 0-1, 2.70 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 5 ER) in 3 starts

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Mariners 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 6:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mariners -138 (bet $138 to win $100) | A’s +118 (bet $100 to win $118)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+115) | A’s +1.5 (-138)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +102)

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Mariners at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

A’s 4, Mariners 3

Moneyline.

BET A’S (+118).

Sears has owned the Mariners in his career. He’s got a 1.65 ERA in 6 games against Oakland. He also has better splits at home, JP is 3-1 with a 3.38 ERA in 5 starts. The A’s also shut down Seattle on Wednesday night. They are just 3 games under .500 at the Oakland Coliseum this season.

Woo has looked good, but has struggled on the road. He’s allowed 9 ER over his last 3 home starts dating back to last year.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m putting my unit bet on the moneyline and avoid the run line.

Over/Under

PASS.

My lean is to the Under (+102) but this bet is basically a coin toss. These teams are 5-4 against the Over in their last 9 meetings.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Seattle Mariners at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (35-27) play the middle game of their 3-game road series at the Oakland A’s (24-38) Wednesday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 3-1

Seattle won Tuesday’s opener 4-3 as a -153 favorite with the Under (7.5) sneaking in as a winner. RHP George Kirby (5 IP, 2 ER) struck out 9 in notching his 1st win in his last 5 starts, 1B Ty France drove in 2 runs and 3B Josh Rojas went 3 for 5 with a run and an RBI.

The Mariners have won 4 games in a row and 8 of their last 9. They lead the AL West by 5½ games.

The A’s have lost 5 of their last 6 games, including 2 in a row, and have lost their last 3 series. Seven of their 9 starters recorded a hit Tuesday, including 2 hits from CF JJ Bleday, but Oakland couldn’t overcome a 4-1 lead Seattle built in the first 3½ innings.

Mariners at A’s projected starters

RHP Logan Gilbert vs. RHP Joey Estes

Gilbert (3-3, 3.29 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 76 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 4-0 home loss to Houston Astros Thursday
  • Career vs. A’s: 2-0, 3.33 ERA (51 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 0.96 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 in 9 starts
  • 2023 vs. A’s: 1-0, 2.57 ERA (14 IP, 4 ER), 6 H, 2 BB 12 K in 2 starts
  • Last 5 starts: 0-3, 5.97 ERA (28 2/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.36 WHIP, 6.6 K/9

Estes (1-1, 6.10 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 through 20 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 2 B, 5 K in 4-3 road loss at Tampa Bay Rays May 29
  • Picked up 8-1 win in 1st start of season over Mariners May 11, allowing 1 run in 5 innings
  • Career vs. Mariners: 1-1, 5.59 ERA (9 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 8 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 2 starts

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Mariners at A’s odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:31 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mariners -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | A’s +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+110) | A’s +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mariners at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 6, A’s 4

Moneyline

The Mariners are rolling right now, having won 4 straight and 8 of 9. They have beaten the A’s in 15 of the last 17 head-to-head meetings — Seattle won 12 of 13 vs. Oakland last season.

Gilbert has struggled a little bit over the last month, but as mentioned, he is 2-0 with a 3.33 ERA in 9 career starts against the A’s.

It’s right on the edge of where you want to bet in terms of value, but BET MARINERS (-160).

Run line/Against the spread

Seattle has had 4 one-run victories in its last 7 wins, so it’s risky to bet the M’s -1.5 (+110) here.

Three of Oakland’s last 5 losses have been by only 1 run, but I’m not interested in backing the A’s +1.5 (-130) since they’re struggling at the moment.

PASS.

Over/Under

Five of the last 6 meetings between these AL West rivals have had 9 or more total runs.

Gilbert’s ERA over his last 5 starts suggests the A’s will get a few runs. Plus, Seattle finished with 8 in 2 of its 3 wins vs. Oakland this season.

BET OVER 8 (-115).

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