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Minnesota Twins at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Minnesota Twins (42-35) and the Oakland Athletics (29-50) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 5-1

The Twins hammered the Athletics 10-2 Saturday as a moderate favorite (-171) behind RHP Bailey Ober, while the offense took care of the Over (8.5) on its own. Minnesota has won 5 of the 6 meetings this season, outscoring Oakland 41-24.

Minnesota halted a 3-game losing streak with the 10-2 victory Saturday. It’s been a roller coaster ride for the Twins lately, as they had won 6 in a row from June 12-18, including a 4-game sweep at Target Field against the A’s.

Despite Saturday’s loss, the Athletics are still a respectable 3-2 in the past 5 outings, while going 8-3 as an underdog on the run line in the past 11 contests.

Twins vs. Athletics projected starters

RHP Pablo Lopez vs. LHP Hogan Harris

Lopez (6-6, 5.63 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 80 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 ER, 7 H (2 HR), 1 BB, 3 K in 7-6 home win vs. Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday
2024 road splits: 3-3, 6.16 ERA (38 IP, 25 ER), 1.71 WHIP, .308 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 4 HR, 13 BB, 29 K in 7 starts

Harris (1-0, 2.37 ERA) makes his 5th start and 7th appearance. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 30 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 7-5 home win vs. Kansas City Royals Tuesday
2024 home splits: 1-0, 2.76 ERA (16 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 1.22 WHIP, .242 OBA, 1 HR, 5 BB, 11 K in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance

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Twins at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Twins -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Athletics +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (-110) | Athletics +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Twins at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Athletics 5, Twins 4

Moneyline

The ATHLETICS (+150) are worth a roll of the dice as a moderate underdog at home, as the pitching scales are tipped slightly in their favor.

It’s surprising that the Twins (-185) are so heavily favored with Lopez on the mound, as he has a dismal 5.63 ERA on the season, and an even worse 6.16 ERA away from home.

The southpaw Harris has held his own for the A’s, giving his team a chance more often than not.

Run line/Against the spread

The ATHLETICS +1.5 (-110) aren’t priced out of line if you’re a little more on the conservative side, and you just can’t bring yourself to back the A’s straight up. That’s fine, as Oakland is still a value catching the run and a half.

Over/Under

OVER 8 (-120) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The A’s have hit the Over at a 4-2 clip in the past 6 games, and the Over is 3-1 in 4 starts by Harris this season.

For the Twins, the total has gone high in 5 of the past 6 games, while cashing at a 8-3 clip in the previous 11 contests. The Over has also hit in 3 straight starts by Lopez, while going 7-3-1 across his past 11 assignments.

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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 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

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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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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Houston Astros (23-29) and Oakland Athletics (22-32) meet Sunday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is set for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Houston leads 5-1

Oakland picked up a 3-1 win Saturday while covering as a +136 home underdog. LHP JP Sears got the win (6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K) as the A’s have won 2 of their last 3 games.

Saturday’s loss was ended Houston’s 6-game win streak over Oakland. The Astros have gone 4-4 over the last 8 games, alternating wins and losses.

Astros at Athletics projected starters

RHP Ronel Blanco vs. RHP Aaron Brooks

Blanco (4-0, 2.09 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 47 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 2-1 win over Oakland on May 14
Career vs. Oakland: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (3 IP, 0 ER), 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 1 start

Brooks (0-1, 4.15 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 5.5 K/9 in 13 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 3 K in a 5-4 win over Colorado Tuesday
Career vs. Houston: 0-5, 7.09 ERA (33 IP, 26 ER), 1.52 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 across 6 starts

Astros at Athletics odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Astros -162 (bet $162 to win $100) | Athletics +136 (bet $100 to win $136)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+104) | Athletics +1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Astros at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, Athletics 2

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Astros to pick up the win here as -162 favorites, but the line is just slightly too risky to bet on. Bet on the spread and/or O/U instead.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN ASTROS -1.5 (+104).

Houston has covered the spread in 9 of its last 13 games overall. The Astros have also won by at least 2 runs in each of their last 3 wins vs. Oakland. The A’s are also only 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games and 25-29 ATS this season.

This is only a lean because Houston is only 22-30 ATS on the year and because the A’s are 11-9 ATS this year when entering as home underdogs.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-105).

The Under has hit in 2 of Houston’s last 3 games and is 28-21-3 on the season. The Under is also 7-2-1 in the last 10 Houston-Oakland matchups,

Be aware that the Under is 25-26-3 for the Athletics this season.

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Oakland A’s at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oakland A’s (10-16) and Baltimore Orioles (16-8) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Orioles won 6 of 7 in 2023

The A’s improved to 2-5 on their 10-game road trip after winning 3-1 in New York Thursday night. They continue to struggle scoring and it’s been 8 games since Oakland produced more than 3 runs. LF Tyler Nevin and SS Nick Allen homered and LHP Alex Wood allowed 1 run in 5 2/3 innings to earn his 1st victory of the season.

Baltimore finished their 6-game road trip 4-2 after a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon. SS Gunnar Henderson carried the Orioles, going 3-for-3 with a HR, a double, 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored. RHP Dean Kremer struck out 10 Angels in 5 1/3 IP to earn his 1st win.

A’s at Orioles projected starters

RHP Ross Stripling vs. RHP Corbin Burnes

Stripling (0-5, 5.34 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 28 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 6-2 loss at Cleveland Guardians Saturday
Career vs Orioles: 1-0, 3.86 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 8 ER) in 6 games (3 starts)

Burnes (3-0, 2.41 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.92 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 29 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 9-7 win at the Kansas City Royals
2024 home stats: 1-0, 2.70 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 5 ER) and a 1.08 WHIP in 3 starts
First start vs the A’s

A’s at Orioles odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:38 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): A’s +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Orioles -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (+105) | Orioles -1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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A’s at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 5, Athletics 1

Moneyline.

PASS.

I love the Orioles (-275) to start this series on a high note coming home after a long road trip. I’m just not going to pay nearly 3 units to win 1, I’ll pay less juice on the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ORIOLES -1.5 (-125).

Baltimore has won — and covered — each of their last 4 games at Camden Yards, averaging 7 runs per game over that stretch. They are also 11-4 against right-handed pitchers this season.

The A’s have really struggled against right-handed pitching, hitting .200 for the season and going 7-11. Oakland is also 2-5 against the AL East.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-110).

The Orioles traded for their ace Burnes this offseason and he’s been everything they’ve wanted and more. He’s allowed 1, 2, 1, 2, and 3 runs in his 5 starts this season. This A’s lineup which is already struggling to score runs will have their work cut out for them on Friday night.

Despite being 0-5, Stripling has not pitched as bad as his record would indicate. Baltimore’s bats have not been as dynamic against right-handed pitching, which is why I believe they are held to 5 runs or less on Friday.

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Oakland A’s at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland A’s at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (9-16) and New York Yankees (17-8) conclude their 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 2-1

The A’s are 1-5 on their 10-game road trip after losing 7-3 in New York Wednesday night. They have struggled to score runs, averaging just 2.5 runs over the last 6 games. RF Brent Rooker produced the only offense for Oakland with a 3-run blast in the 6th inning.

New York is 4-2 on its 7-game homestand and has won 5 of their last 7 games. The Yankees got 5 of their 7 runs on HRs from CF Aaron Judge, 1B Anthony Rizzo, and RF Juan Soto while RHP Clarke Schmidt improved to 2-0 (5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 K).

A’s at Yankees projected starters

LHP Alex Wood vs. LHP Nestor Cortes

Wood (0-2, 7.89 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 2.03 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 21 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 6-3 loss at Cleveland Guardians Saturday
2024 road stats: 0-1, 6.00 ERA (9 IP, 6 ER) and a 1.89 WHIP in 2 starts
First start vs. Yankees

Cortes (1-1, 3.41 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 29 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 9 K in 2-0 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays
2024 home stats: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (15 IP, 0 ER) and a 0.53 WHIP in 2 starts
Career vs A’s: 0-1, 4.15 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 8 ER) in 5 games (2 starts)

A’s at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11:44 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): A’s +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Yankees -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (+105) | Yankees -1.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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A’s at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Athletics 1

Moneyline.

PASS.

I love the Yankees (-250) to finish this series with a victory on Thursday, but I’m going to pay less juice on the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET YANKEES -1.5 (-130).

Cortes may not be a dominant pitcher, but he’s been fantastic at Yankee Stadium. The man hasn’t allowed a run to cross the plate in either of his starts at home. The A’s can’t hit lefties thus far on the young season; they are 2-5 against southpaws with a .207 batting average.

New York owns a 6-1 record against the NL West this season.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

I’ve already spoken about Cortes’ unblemished mark in the Bronx this season, but this series has played to the Under in 2 of its 3 games. Neither of these teams are particularly good against left-handed pitchers, so I don’t expect much in the way of offensive fireworks.

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Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (3-0) and Oakland Athletics (0-3) wrap up their 4-game series Sunday. First pitch from the Oakland Coliseum is slated for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 3-0

The Guardians pounded out 15 hits in a 12-3 rout of the Athletics before a crowd of just 5,425 fans. Bay Area native LF Steven Kwan homered and reached base 4 times in the victory. Cleveland is on a 10-game road trip to begin their season with stops in Seattle and Minnesota next.

Oakland has struggled to get the bats going against the Cleveland rotation, scoring just 7 runs in the 3 games. They managed just 1 extra base hit on Saturday while starter JP Sears was beat up for 5 ER and 6 H in 3 2/3 IP. Oakland’s season-opening 7-game homestand continues with the Boston Red Sox coming to town.

Guardians at Athletics projected starters

RHP Carlos Carrasco vs. RHP Paul Blackman

Carrasco (3-8, 6.80 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start. He had a 1.70 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 90 innings with the New York Mets.

2023 road stats: 2-5, 5.44 ERA (49 2/3 IP, 30 ER) in 10 starts
Last start vs. A’s: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 3-2 road victory April 15, 2023

Blackburn (4-7, 4.43 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start. He had a 1.54 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 9 K/9 in 103 2/3 innings.

2023 home stats: 2-3, 3.57 ERA (53 IP, 21 ER) in 10 starts
Last start vs. Guardians: No-decision, 5 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 7-6 road loss June 21, 2023

Guardians at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Guardians -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Athletics +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+135) | Athletics +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -125)

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Guardians at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

PASS.

I don’t see any reason why the Guardians (-125) don’t complete the sweep of the A’s on Sunday afternoon, but I’d rather take the better odds with the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET GUARDIANS -1.5 (+135).

This Oakland lineup won scare anyone this season and especially not a veteran like Carrasco. He’s looked good against the A’s throughout his career with a 4-2 record and a 3.18 ERA.

Cleveland has covered the run line in all 3 games thus far in this series. They also hit .258 as a team against right-handed pitchers last season. They knocked around RHP Ross Stripling in game 2 of this series for 5 runs on 7 hits in 5 innings. Blackburn is a career 5-5 with close to a 4 ERA against the Guardians.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-105).

These 2 teams are 7-2-1 against the Over in their last 10 meetings. They have gone Over the total in all 3 games of this series (averaging 11 runs per game).

There will be runs scored in this game, you’ve got an aging veteran in Carrasco versus a guy who’s lost a bit of his shine being stuck in Oakland this long.

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Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians and Oakland Athletics open their seasons with the 1st game of a 4-game set Thursday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 10:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Guardians won 5-1 last season

The Guardians managed to win 76 games last season in the final campaign under the leadership of manager Terry Francona. The team turns to former Oakland A’s catcher Stephen Vogt as its manager heading into the 2024 season. Vogt played in Oakland from 2013-17, and again in 2022.

The Athletics play their 1st opener since revealing renderings of a new stadium in Las Vegas. The team plans to relocate to a temporary facility in Las Vegas after the lease with the Oakland Coliseum expires after the 2024 season, so this will be the final opener in the Bay Area for the team, barring a miracle. And tickets on the 3rd-party market can be had for as low as $9, if you’re in the area!

Cleveland won 2 of 3 games in Oakland last season, with the Over going 2-0-1 at the Coliseum.

Guardians at Athletics projected starters

RHP Shane Bieber vs. LHP Alex Wood

Bieber (6-6, 3.80 ERA) made 21 starts in 2023. He posted a 1.23 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 128 innings.

2023 road splits: 1-3, 4.14 ERA (63 IP, 29 ER — 10 HR), 12 BB, 47 K in 10 starts
2023 vs. A’s: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 3 H (0 HR), 1 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 4-3 road loss April 4
Career vs. Athletics: 0-1, 3.79 ERA (19 IP, 8 ER) in 3 starts

Wood (5-5, 4.33 ERA) made 12 starts and 17 relief appearances in 2023 with the San Francisco Giants. He posted a 1.43 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 97 2/3 innings.

2023 home splits: 2-2, 4.20 ERA (49 1/3 IP, 23 ER — 5 HR), 18 BB, 37 K in 5 starts and 8 relief appearances
2023 vs. Guardians: 4 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 1 relief appearance, a 6-5 home victory in extra innings Sept. 13 for the Giants
Career vs. Guardians: 2-0, 0.00 ERA (14 2/3 IP) in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance

Guardians at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:25 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Guardians -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Athletics +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+110) | Athletics +1.5 (-135)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Guardians at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 4, Athletics 2

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (-155) open as moderate favorites on the road in the final opener in Oakland against the Athletics (+130). Cleveland dominated this series in 2023, winning 5 of the 6 meetings, and despite the bunting and Opening Day festivities, it is likely to be a ghost town. The lack of energy and a hometown crowd will give Cleveland an extra boost.

Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS -1.5 (+110) are worth playing lightly, although it should be noted they were just 24-35 against left-handed starting pitchers, so it might take getting to the bullpen before Cleveland is able to get any separation.

Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-115) is the lean, as both of these teams roll out pretty solid pitchers for the opener, and neither team is expected to be much of an offensive juggernaut.

While the Over went a surprising 2-0-1 in the 3 meetings last season in Oakland, you shouldn’t rely upon that happening again. A lower-scoring game with runs at a premium will likely be the rule.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Mariners (83-68) will go for a 3-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics (46-105) on on Wednesday afternoon. First pitch at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 11-1

Seattle is in a tight 3-team battle for the final 2 Wild Card spots, a race in which they are a game behind the Toronto Blue Jays and tied with the Texas Rangers for the final spot. After losing 7 of 9, they’ve won 2 straight and look for a 3rd before heading into a big weekend series at Texas.

Oakland has dropped 6 straight games and appear destined to finish with the worst record in baseball.

Mariners at Athletics projected starters

RHP George Kirby vs. RHP Joey Estes

Kirby (10-1, 3.57 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 0.9 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 171 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday
Road stats: 4-6, 3.99 ERA (90 1/3 IP, 40 ER) with 7.3 K/9 across 15 starts
Career vs. Oakland: 2-0, 4.28 ERA (27 1/3 IP, 13 ER) with 8.9 K/9 in 5 starts; beat them May 4 this year (7 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K)
Has had an excellent season, but has hit a bit of a rough patch with 18 ER allowed in 27 IP over his last 5 starts.

The 21-year-old Estes will be making his Major League debut.

In 17 starts and 3 relief appearances at Double-A and 6 starts at Triple-A he has a 3.74 ERA, 2.8 BB/9, and 8.4 K/9 in 137 IP
In his last start he allowed just 1 ER in 5 IP with 6 K, but had some issues with the long ball in the hitter-friendly PCL, where he surrendered 10 HR in 32 2/3 IP (2.8 HR/9)

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Mariners at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Athletics +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -2.5 (+110) | Athletics +2.5 (-135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 6, Athletics 2

Moneyline

Through his recent struggles, Kirby’s skills have held up well, as he boasts a 27/4 K/BB in 27 IP over his last 5 starts. He gets a juicy matchup against an Oakland offense that has really been struggling lately but this line is a little too steep to gamble on. PASS and find better value elsewhere.

Run line/Against the spread

Oakland has scored a league-worst 3.32 runs per game at home this season, and they have scored a total of just 10 runs over their past 6 games. Kirby should get back on track, with a chance to completely shut down his opposition.

Estes will be making his debut against a Seattle team that is 8th in runs per game on the road, and in a fight for their playoff lives. His skills have been pretty mediocre and given the plus odds, MARINERS -2.5 (+110) is worth a small play, or consider moving it to MARINERS -1.5 (-140).

Over/Under

Seattle has had their way with Oakland this year and their bats should have success against Estes. But the A’s have really struggled to score lately and will have their hands full against Kirby. This line appears to be set about right so SKIP the total.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Mariners (82-68) take on the Oakland Athletics (46-104) on the road for the middle contest of their 3-game series. First pitch Tuesday at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium is 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s ines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 9-1

The Mariners snapped a 3-game losing streak on Monday with a 5-0 shutout of the A’s. Seattle has lost 7 of its last 10 games and trail the AL West-leading Houston Astros by 1 1/2 games, but do currently hold a Wild Card berth.

Oakland has lost 5 in a row and 7 of the last 9 games. They have the worst record in the majors.

Mariners at Athletics projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. RHP Paul Blackburn

Castillo (13-7, 3.08 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 181 1/3 innings.

Last start: win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 3-2 home win over Los Angeles Angels last Wednesday
Has won his last 7 decisions and Mariners have won his last 9 starts

Blackburn (4-5, 4.14 ERA) makes his 19th start and 20th appearance. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 95 2/3 innings.

Last start: loss, 3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 6-2 road loss to Houston Astros on Wednesday
Has not faced Seattle this season

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Mariners at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:38 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (-120) | Athletics +1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, Athletics 2

Moneyline

The facts: The A’s have the worst record in the majors and the Mariners have won 82 games. Seattle is 9-1 against Oakland. The Mariners have won every 1 of Castillo’s last 9 starts.

But betting the Mariners at -225 on the moneyline isn’t worth the action unless you include it in a leg of a parlay bet.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Six of Seattle’s wins over Oakland have been by 2 or more runs.

The Mariners are only 3-16 ATS in their last 19 games, but 3 of their last 5 wins have been by 2 or more runs.

Oakland’s last 6 losses have been by more than 1 run.

BET MARINERS -1.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Seven of the 10 games between the 2 teams have had 7 or fewer total runs while 3 of Castillo’s last 4 starts have had 7 or fewer total runs and 3 of Blackburn’s last 4 outings have had 7 or fewer total runs.

BET UNDER 7.5 (-115).

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