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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

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

Analyzing Tuesday’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 (34-27) and Oakland A’s (24-37) open a 3-game set at Oakland Coliseum Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 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 2-1

Seattle completed a 3-game home sweep of the Los Angeles Angels, winning 5-1 as a -204 favorite Sunday with the Under (7) hitting. RHP Luis Castillo allowed just 2 hits in 7 shutout innings for the Mariners, who have won 7 of their last 9 games.

Oakland dropped 2 of 3 games at the Atlanta Braves over the weekend. The A’s lost 3-1 as +219 underdogs in the series finale Sunday as the Under (8.5) cashed. The A’s have lost 4 of their last 5 games.

Mariners at A’s projected starters

RHP George Kirby vs. RHP Mitch Spence

Kirby (4-5, 4.08 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 0.8 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 68 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 2-1 home win in 10 innings over Houston Astros Wednesday
2024 road stats: 0-4, 5.63 ERA (32 IP, 20 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 in 6 starts
Career vs. A’s: 3-0, 4.19 ERA (34 1/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.28 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 in 6 starts, including 2-0 with 3.86 ERA (14 IP, 6 ER) in 2 starts last season

Spence (4-2, 3.52 ERA) makes his 4th start and 15th appearance. The rookie has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 38 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 3-0 victory at Tampa Bay Rays May 28
2024 home stats: 2-1, 4.19 ERA (19 1/3 IP, 9 ER), 1.45 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 1 start and 6 relief appearances
Career vs. Mariners: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (1 IP), 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K in 1 relief appearance of 8-1 road victory May 11

Mariners at A’s odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook, one of the most popular betting apps; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:21 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 (+105) | A’s +1.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Mariners at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 3, A’s 2

Moneyline

The Mariners (-160) will likely win, but they’re a little overpriced, especially since they’re just 4-8 over their last 12 road games.

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

Run line/Against the spread

Seattle (-1.5, +105) has struggled away from home recently and hasn’t won a road series since taking 2 of 3 games at the Houston Astros May 3-5. Kirby has been part of the problem, allowing 4 or more earned runs in 3 straight road starts.

Spence has allowed a total of just 3 runs over his 3 career starts (13 IP) and is coming off 5 1/3 shutout innings at Tampa Bay. The rookie should be able to do just enough to keep the A’s within striking distance.

BET A’S +1.5 (-130).

Over/Under

Spence hasn’t allowed more than 2 earned runs in a start, and the Mariners have scored 3 runs or fewer in 4 of their last 5 road games.

The risk here, however, is that Kirby has given up 14 earned runs over his last 3 road starts (17 IP). Oakland’s 27th-ranked offense (3.79 runs per game) may not be able to take advantage, though.

LEAN UNDER 7.5 (+100).

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Oakland A’s at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oakland A’s (23-35) and Atlanta Braves (31-23) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; A’s won 2-1 last season

Oakland has lost back-to-back games after falling 6-5 in the 12th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday and failing to cash as a +142 road underdog. Rookie RHP Mason Miller was tagged with his 1st blown save in 12 chances, allowing a game-tying solo shot from CF Jose Siri in the 9th inning.

Atlanta has lost back-to-back games after falling 3-1 against the Washington Nationals Thursday and failing to cash as a -179 home favorite. CF Michael Harris II batted in the sole run for the Braves on a 3rd-inning sacrifice fly, while LHP Ray Kerr allowed 3 ER in 3 2/3 innings to pick up the loss.

A’s at Braves projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Reynaldo Lopez

Sears (4-3, 3.88 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 60 1/3 IP.

A’s are 5-6 in his starts
Has allowed 1 or fewer ER in 6 of his last 9 outings
Has allowed 26 ER and 8 HR this season while striking out 40 and walking 17

Lopez (2-2, 1.75 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 51 1/3 IP.

Braves are 5-4 in his starts, including 0-2 in his last 2
Has allowed 3 or fewer ER in each start this season
Has allowed 10 ER and 2 HR while striking out 47 and walking 18

A’s at Braves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): A’s +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Braves -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-105) | Braves -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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A’s at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, A’s 2

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Braves (-225) to win Friday.

Run line/Against the spread

BET BRAVES -1.5 (-115).

Two of the A’s last 4 losses, and 3 of their last 6, have been by 2 or more runs. They have scored 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 6 games. Each of the Braves’ last 5 wins have been by 2 or more runs with the team allowing 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 10 games.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-105).

The A’s have hit the Under in 4 of their last 5 games. They have scored 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 6 games and 6 of their last 8. Atlanta has scored 2 or fewer runs in each of its last 3 games and 3 or fewer in 7 of its last 10.

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Oakland A’s at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland A’s at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (23-34) and Tampa Bay Rays (27-29) wrap up a 3-game series Thursday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

After losing 4-3 to the Rays on Wednesday, the A’s have alternated losses and wins in the past 9 games since May 19. The Under has cashed in 4 consecutive games.

Oakland has dropped 9 of the past 10 games on the road, while cashing the Under at a 4-0-1 clip in the past 5 outings away from home.

The Rays has won 2 of the past 3 games after halting a 5-game losing skid on Sunday. The total has gone low in each of the past 3 games, while cashing at a 6-2 clip across the previous 8 outings.

A’s at Rays projected starters

LHP Kyle Muller vs. RHP Shawn Armstrong

Muller (0-1, 3.48 ERA) makes his 1st start and 14th appearance. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 33 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 HR, 1 BB, 3 K in 10-6 home win vs. Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 3, 2023 (78 pitches)
2024 road splits: 0-0, 3.95 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.24 WHIP, .286 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 4 HR, 1 BB, 8 K in 6 relief appearances

Armstrong (1-1, 3.91 ERA, 1 SV) makes his 5th start and 21st appearance. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 25 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 2 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 8-1 home loss vs. Kansas City Royals last Friday
2024 home splits: 1-1, 4.91 ERA (18 1/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.31 WHIP, .254 OBA, 3 HR, 6 BB, 21 K in 4 starts and 10 relief appearances

A’s at Rays odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): A’s +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Rays -144 (bet $144 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-182) | Rays -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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A’s at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 4, Athletics 3

Moneyline

The RAYS (-144) are a strong play behind Armstrong in the series finale.

The Athletics (+122) won the series opener in a shutout, but they’re still just 1-9 across the past 10 games on the road. Oakland has a pitching quandary, and it is forced to use Muller as an opener. That isn’t exactly a terrible thing, as the Oakland bullpen has been surprisingly good with a 3.43 ERA, 6th-best in the majors, according to covers.com. However, the ‘pen coughed up 3 runs in just 3 1/3 IP on Wednesday.

Look to Tampa to get the job done on getaway day.

Run line/Against the spread

The Athletics +1.5 (-182) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, if you would rather trust Oakland and its bullpen to keep things close in the finale. However, that’s quite a bit of risk with too little reward.

PASS, and look to the moneyline instead.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (+100) is the lean in this daytime battle in St. Pete.

The Under has cashed in each of the 1st 2 games in this series, with an average of 5.0 combined runs per game in the 2 outings.

The A’s have gone low at a 6-1-1 clip in the past 8 games on the road, while the Rays are 5-2 to the Under in the past 7 on their home turf.

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Colorado Rockies at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Colorado Rockies (16-32) take on the Oakland A’s (20-31) Thursday in the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is set for 3:37 p.m. ET (MLB Network. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Colorado came away with the 4-3 win in 12 innings Wednesday to even the series while covering as a +130 road underdog. 3B Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead, 2-run shot in the 12th. Wednesday’s win ended a 4-game losing streak for the Rockies.

With Wednesday’s loss the Athletics are an ugly 1-9 in their last 10 games, scoring 3 of fewer runs 7 times in the 9 losses.

Rockies at A’s projected starters

RHP Ryan Feltner vs. RHP Joey Estes

Feltner (1-4, 5.69 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 49 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 10-5 setback at San Francisco Giants Friday
Never faced A’s before

Estes (1-1, 9.35 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.62 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 through 8 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 8 ER, 8 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 8-1 defeat at Houston Astros May 16
First career start vs. Rockies

Rockies 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 5:18 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockies +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | A’s -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-200) | A’s -1.5 (+165)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rockies at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockies 5, A’s 4

Moneyline

BET ROCKIES (+105).

Colorado is 6-4 in its last 10 games, while the A’s are 1-9 in their last 10 overall and 1-2 in their last 3 home games. The Rockies are also 2-1 in their last 3 matchups with Oakland.

Be aware that there is always a risk when backing teams this bad on the moneyline.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like the Rockies to cover here as +1.5 (-200) underdogs, especially given the fact that they are 2-1 in their last 3 vs. the A’s and given that the lone loss came by only 1 run. However, the line is not worth the risk of betting on as currently set, bet on the moneyline and/or O/U instead.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8 (-105).

The Over has hit in 2 of Oakland’s last 3 overall and is 4-1 in its last 5 home games. For Colorado, the Over is 7-3 in its last 10 games.

This is only a lean because the Over is only 4-4 in the last 8 matchups between these squads and because the Over is only 4-5-1 in Oakland’s last 10.

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Colorado Rockies at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Colorado Rockies (15-32) and Oakland A’s (20-30) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: A’s lead 1-0

The Rockies have lost 4 games in a row after a 7-game winning streak May 9-15. They lost the opener to Oakland 5-4 Tuesday.

The A’s snapped an 8-game losing streak with Tuesday’s win. After their 6-game winning streak April 28-May 4, they have gone 3-13.

Rockies at A’s projected starters

LHP Austin Gomber vs. RHP Mitch Spence

Gomber (1-2, 3.02 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 50 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 8-0 road win over San Diego Padres May 15
May 2024 stats: 1-0, 0.48 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 0.91 WHIP in 3 starts

Spence (3-2, 3.90 ERA) makes his 2nd start and 13th appearance. The rookie has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 30 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 6-2 road loss to Kansas City Royals Friday
2024 home stats: 2-1, 3.86 ERA (16 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 1.23 WHIP in 6 relief appearances

Rockies 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 11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockies +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | A’s -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-190) | A’s -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Rockies at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockies 6, A’s 3

Moneyline

The ROCKIES‘ (+105) 6-20 road record is the 2nd-worst in baseball, and they are struggling. But Gomber has allowed only 2 runs all month.

Oakland has struggled scoring runs. It won with 5 runs Tuesday but had a total of just 17 over its 8-game skid.

Normally, the Rockies on the road are a bad bet. Playing against Oakland with Gomber on the mound is the exception.

BET ROCKIES (+105).

Run line/Against the spread

If you like the Rockies to win, there is no reason to bet the spread and get -190 odds for them to cover +1.5.

Twelve of Oakland’s 20 victories have been by more than 1 run, so your best bet is either playing the Rockies to win or for the A’s to cover -1.5 (+155).

PASS.

Over/Under

Spence’s only other start had exactly 8 total runs, which would result in a push in this matchup.

None of Gomber’s last 3 starts have surpassed 8 total runs.

The last 5 games for the A’s have all had at least 8 total runs and 6 of the last 7 for the Rockies have.

BET OVER 8 (+100).

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

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

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The Oakland A’s (19-29) and Kansas City Royals (28-19) wrap up their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is slated for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 2-0

Oakland dropped their 7th straight game Saturday after losing to the Royals 5-3 on Saturday afternoon. The A’s tied the game in the 2nd inning with a 2-run HR from RF Seth Brown, but were outscored 3-1 the rest of the way. RHP Ross Stripling gave up 4 ER in 5 IP. Oakland has been outscored 41-13 over their 7-game losing streak.

The Royals are looking for the sweep after RHP Seth Lugo improved to 7-1 with 10 strikeouts in 5 2/3 IP. Kansas City got multi-hit efforts from 3B Maikel Garcia, DH Michael Massey and LF Nelson Velazquez.

A’s at Royals projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Brady Singer

Sears (3-2, 3.96 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 50 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 2-1 loss at the Houston Astros Tuesday
Has never started against the Royals
2024 road splits: 1-1, 3.68 ERA, 29 1/3 IP, 23 H, 12 ER, 7 BB, 23 K in 5 starts

Singer (3-2, 2.84 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 50 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 3-1 loss at Colorado Rockies Sunday
Career vs A’s: 0-3, 5.70 ERA, 23 2/3 IP, 15 ER, 24 H, 5 BB, 20 K in 4 starts

A’s at Royals odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): A’s +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Royals -166 (bet $166 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-146) | Royals -1.5 (+122)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -102 | U: -120)

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A’s at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 4, A’s 1

Moneyline.

PASS.

I’ve got the Royals (-164) completing the sweep on Sunday, but I’m not paying all that juice. I’ll keep my wager to the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ROYALS -1.5 (+122).

The A’s are not just losing, they are getting beat up. Over their 7-game losing streak, they’ve been beaten by 2 or more runs in 6 of them. They’ve also lost 9 of their last 10 games. There is just not much going right for this Oakland team.

Meanwhile, Kansas City is 17-8 at Kauffman stadium, winning 4 of their last 5 at home. Singer has looked dominant in his last 2 home starts, 1-0, 11 1/3 IP, 2 ER, and 12 Ks. Oakland is also hitting under .200 on the road this season.

All the signs point to the Royals winning this game comfortably on Sunday.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 9 (-120).

All the trends lean this game to the Under. I’ve already spoken about the offensive production issues for the A’s, scoring just 13 runs over their last 7 games. The Royals are 3rd in the MLB in runs allowed per game (3.46).

The game has gone Under the total in their last 3 meetings. Oakland is 0-4-1 against the Over in their last 5, while the Royals are 1-5 in their last 6.

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Oakland A’s at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oakland A’s (19-26) and Houston Astros (18-25) wrap up a 4-game series at Minute Maid Park Thursday. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 3-0

The Astros, who have won 4 straight, have closed as favorites in all 3 games this series, covering the run line in 2 of them. Houston has won 6 of its last 7 games and covered 5 times over that span. It is 18-24 against the spread (ATS) this season. The Astros are 10-12 at home.

The A’s have lost 4 straight games and 6 of their last 7. Oakland is still 24-21 ATS on the season despite covering in just 2 its last 7 games. It lost 3-0 Wednesday, 2-1 Tuesday and 9-2 Monday. The A’s are 9-13 straight up on the road this season.

A’s at Astros projected starters

RHP Joey Estes vs. RHP Cristian Javier

Estes (1-0, 1.80 ERA) makes his 2nd start. The rookie allowed 1 ER on 2 hits and 0 walks with 5 K’s in his season debut, an 8-1 win at the Seattle Mariners Saturday.

Oakland is 1-2 in his 3 career starts
Has never faced Houston before

Javier (2-1, 4.01 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 5.5 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 24 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 1 1/3 IP, 7 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 0 K in 8-2 road loss to Detroit Tigers Saturday
2024 home splits: 2-0, 1.00 ERA (18 IP, 2 ER), 10 H, 1 HR, 8 BB, 14 K in 3 starts
Career vs. A’s: 3-4, 4.36 ERA (53 2/3 IP, 26 ER), 1.23 WHIP, 10.1 K/9 in 10 starts and 3 relief appearances, including 1-1 with a 2.53 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 3 ER) in 2 starts last season

A’s at Astros odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): A’s +176 (bet $100 to win $176) | Astros -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread: A’s +1.5 (-115) | Astros -1.5 (-104)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -104 | U: -118)

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A’s at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, A’s 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no good value on the moneyline. The A’s offense has been absent, and there’s no reason to think they’ll bounce back enough to avoid a sweep. At -210, the home favorite isn’t worth a play either.

Run line/Against the spread

BET A’S +1.5 (-115).

The A’s have covered well this season and are 12-10 ATS on the season as a road underdog. They are 22-18 ATS as an underdog and 14-11 ATS after a loss.

While Oakland’s offense has struggled, it has allowed just 5 runs in its last 2 games which has allowed, and it is facing a pitcher, who is coming off his worst start of the season. The Astros are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games and are 18-24 ATS on the season.

Considering the season-long trends, back A’S +1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 9 (-118).

The Astros have gone Under in 4 of their last 7 games and are 15-25-2 O/U on the season. Houston has scored Under 5 runs in 4 of its last 7 games. It is 2-3 O/U in Javier’s 5 starts.

Oakland has gone Under in 2 straight and is 22-21-2 O/U on the season. It has scored 4 or fewer in 5 of its last 6 games. With that in mind, back UNDER 9 (-118).

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

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

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The Oakland A’s (19-22) and Seattle Mariners (21-19) wrap up a 3-game set at T-Mobile Park Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The A’s are coming off an 8-1 win as +209 underdogs vs. the Mariners Saturday with the Over (8) hitting. CF JJ Bleday hit a 2-run HR in the 9th inning, and rookie RHP Joey Estes earned his 1st MLB win.

The Mariners have lost 6 of 9, with the offense scoring 3 runs or fewer in each setback. Seattle’s closing line Saturday (-232) was the most it had been favored by all season.

A’s at Mariners projected starters

LHP Alex Wood vs. RHP Luis Castillo

Wood (1-2, 5.30 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.74 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 37 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 4-2 home loss vs. Texas Rangers Monday
Career vs. Mariners: 0-2, 3.38 ERA (8 IP, 3 ER), 1.38 WHIP in 1 start and 1 relief appearance — last faced them in 2014

Castillo (3-5, 3.35 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 48 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER (3 R), 2 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 3-1 defeat at Minnesota Twins Monday
Career vs. A’s: 3-2, 3.45 ERA (28 2/3 IP, 11 ER), 1.19 WHIP in 5 starts, including 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA (13 IP, 2 ER) in 2 starts last season

A’s at Mariners odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): A’s +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Mariners -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-110) | Mariners -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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A’s at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 6, A’s 3

Moneyline

Seattle (-250) is favored by -200 or more for a 2nd straight game. The Mariners were blown out Saturday, but it’s unlikely that the market would be this wrong about them in back-to-back games. However, I can’t recommend risking $250 to win $100 on the ML.

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

Run line/Against the spread

Seattle has struggled to score runs recently, but it should they should get to the lefty early. Wood has allowed 4 or more earned runs in 3 of his 8 starts and has only pitched more than 5 innings twice all season. The Mariners have a good shot at returning the favor Sunday after getting routed as -232 home favorites.

BET MARINERS -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Over has hit in 5 straight Mariners games, and that’s where we’re leaning with this pitching matchup. However, while Oakland has scored 8 or more runs in 4 of its last 5 games, it may come down to Earth against Castillo, who has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 5 straight starts.

LEAN OVER 7.5 (-105).

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