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San Francisco Giants at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Francisco Giants (62-63) and Oakland A’s (53-70) wrap up a 2-game interleague series Sunday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is set for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: A’s lead 2-1

In Saturday’s game between these Bay Area rivals, the A’s picked up a 2-0 home win behind RHP Osvaldo Bido, who tossed 6 scoreless innings for the 2nd consecutive outing. The Giants were limited to a total of just 4 hits in the shutout loss.

The Giants have dropped 5 of the past 6 games, while scoring 3 or fewer runs in 4 of the previous 5 contests. San Francisco’s offense is averaging just 2.6 runs per game (RPG) in the past 7 outings, with the Under going 5-2 in the span since Aug. 9.

The A’s are aiming for a 4th straight series win on Sunday. The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 outings for the A’s, but the Under is 7-4 in the past 11 contests.

Giants at A’s projected starters

LHP Blake Snell vs. LHP JP Sears

Snell (2-3, 3.91 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 in 69 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 11 K in 1-0 home loss in 10 innings Monday vs. Atlanta Braves
  • 2024 road splits: 2-1, 5.08 ERA (28 1/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.06 WHIP, .178 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 12 BB, 32 K in 5 starts (1 complete game)
  • Career vs. A’s: 2-1, 4.62 ERA (25 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 1.54 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 in 5 starts

Sears (10-8, 4.32 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 133 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 3 ER, 3 H (1 HR), 3 BB, 4 K in 8-4 road victory vs. Toronto Blue Jays last Sunday
  • 2024 home splits: 6-4, 4.68 ERA (57 2/3 IP, 30 ER), 1.20 WHIP, .259 OBA, 6 HR, 12 BB, 40 K in 11 starts
  • 2024 vs. Giants: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 5-2 road victory July 30 in only career appearance vs. SF

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Giants at A’s odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Giants -178 (bet $178 to win $100) | A’s +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants -1.5 (-108) | A’s +1.5 (-111)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -102 | U: -120)

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Giants at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, A’s 3

Moneyline

The GIANTS (-178) are worth playing behind Snell, if you’re a little more on the conservative side.

Snell has racked up a 2-0 record with a 1.27 ERA, just 6 H allowed, 7 BB and 30 K across 21 1/3 IP in 3 starts in August, including a no-hitter in Cincinnati on Aug. 2.

The toothless A’s (+150) offense will have tremendous difficulty trying to solve the red-hot veteran.

Run line/Against the spread

The A’S +1.5 (-111) are worth a play if you can’t play Oakland straight up, and you’d like a little bit of insurance.

While the Giants are a good play behind Snell, San Francisco might have some difficulty against the southpaw Sears. The Giants are just 18-23 this season against left-handed starting pitchers.

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Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-120) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play.

While the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games for the A’s, the Under is 7-4 across the previous 11 outings, and 3-0 against the Giants this season.

For the Giants, the Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 outings, with the San Francisco offense scratching out just 18 runs in the past 7 games, or 2.6 RPG.

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

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

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The Houston Astros (52-48) and Oakland A’s (40-62) play the middle contest of a 3-game set Tuesday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network/ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 6-2

The Astros lost 4-0 in the series opener Monday, as they were unable to solve LHP Hogan Harris. The Athletics cashed as a moderate underdog (+134) as the Under (9) easily cashed. The shutout loss was the 1st for Houston since June 18 against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

Houston’s offense has scored 4 or fewer runs in 6 in a row, averaging 2.3 runs per game (RPG), with the Under going 5-1 in the span.

The Athletics have scored 4 or more runs in 7 straight games, averaging 8.4 RPG in the span. The Over is on a 5-1 run for the A’s. However, the Under has hit in 3 in a row against the Astros, with these teams combining for just 15 runs in the past 3 meetings.

Astros at A’s projected starters

RHP Jake Bloss vs. RHP Osvaldo Bido

Bloss (0-0, 4.70 ERA) makes his 3rd start, and 1st career road appearance. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 7 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 2 ER, 4 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 4 K in 6-3 home win vs. Miami Marlins July 11
  • 2024 road splits: No career road starts
  • Has never faced Athletics

Bido (1-1, 3.44 ERA) makes his 2nd start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 5.4 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 18 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 2 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 12-11 home loss vs. Texas Rangers May 8
  • 2024 home splits: 0-1, 5.91 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 7 ER), 1.59 WHIP, .220 OBA, 8 BB, 12 K in 1 start and 4 relief appearance
  • Has never faced Astros

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Astros at A’s odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -136 (bet $136 to win $100) | A’s +116 (bet $100 to win $116)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+120) | A’s +1.5 (-144)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -124 | U: +102)

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Astros at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, A’s 3

Moneyline

The ASTROS (-136) are worth a look as a moderate favorite for the bounce-back game against the Athletics (+116).

Houston was on the short end of a 4-0 score in Monday’s series opener. The Astros have struggled with the bats, averaging just 2.3 runs in the past 6 outings, so go lightly. However, in a game with rather inexperienced pitching, the Astros should be able to piece something together.

Run line/Against the spread

The A’s +1.5 (-144) are worth playing if you’re a little more on the conservative side.

The Athletics have had surprisingly decent pitching lately, allowing 3 or fewer runs in 4 of the past 5 games, and 6 of the previous 9 outings.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (+102) is worth a look at plus-money.

While the Over has cashed in 5 of the past 6 games for the A’s, the total went low in Monday’s 4-0 win by the A’s, and we’ve had just 15 combined runs in the past 3 meetings, all Under results.

The Under is 5-1 in the past 6 games for the Astros, with Houston’s offense going for just 14 runs in the span. The Astros pitching staff has allowed just 31 runs in the past 11 games, so there isn’t a ton of risk going low on the total. At plus-money, this is a great play.

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Los Angeles Angels at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Angels at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Angels (41-57) and Oakland A’s (39-61) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: A’s lead 5-3

The Angels won the 1st 3 games of the season series in a sweep at the Big A June 24-26, but the Athletics have won 5 in a row, including a 3-game series sweep from July 2-4, and 2 victories after emerging from the All-Star break.

Oakland has piled up the offense in the 1st 2 games of this series, outscoring the Angels 21-5 as favorites in both outings. The Over (9) has cashed in both games, too.

Los Angeles has scored 3 or fewer runs in 4 games in a row, and 5 of the past 6 outings, while totaling just 39 runs in the past 14 games, or 2.8 runs per game (RPG). The Over is 6-2-1 in the past 9 outings, as the pitching staff has coughed up 56 runs in the span, or 6.2 RPG.

The A’s have won 3 in a row, scoring 39 runs in the win streak, good for an average of 13.0 RPG. It’s no surprise the Over is on a 4-0 run, the 2nd-highest of the season. Oakland hit the Over in 7 straight from May 7-13.

Angels at A’s projected starters

RHP Carson Fulmer vs. RHP Joey Estes

Fulmer (0-2, 3.45 ERA) makes his 2nd start and 26th appearance. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 47 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 3-2 home win vs. Seattle Mariners last Sunday
  • 2024 road splits: 0-2, 5.06 ERA (21 1/3 IP, 12 ER), 1.83 WHIP, .265 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 17 BB, 21 K in 12 relief appearances
  • 2024 vs. Athletics: 2 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 5-0 road loss July 3 in relief appearance
  • Career vs. Athletics: 1-0, 4.50 ERA (8 IP, 4 ER), 6.8 K/9 in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance

Estes (4-4, 5.29 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 63 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER (3 R), 4 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 5 K in 18-3 road win vs. Philadelphia Phillies last Sunday
  • 2024 home splits: 2-0, 1.91 ERA (28 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 0.71 WHIP, .182 OBA, 2 BB, 16 K in 4 starts (1 CG)
  • Career/2024 vs. Angels: 1-1, 1.23 ERA (14 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 0.75 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 2 starts (1 CG)

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Angels at A’s odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Angels +118 (bet $100 to win $118) | A’s -138 (bet $138 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-172) | A’s -1.5 (+142)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -124 | U: +102)

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Angels at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

A’s 5, Angels 3

Moneyline

OAKLAND (-138) is a solid play as a moderate favorite as the A’s look to complete the 3-game sweep.

The Angels (+118) turn to Fulmer, hoping he can tap into the success he had last time out. However, Los Angeles will have to solve Estes, who has been money at home.

Run line/Against the spread

The A’S -1.5 (+142) are worth a roll of the dice if you’re a little more on the adventurous side.

It sounds crazy to back the last-place A’s, but Estes has a sub-2.00 ERA at home, and Oakland’s offense has been piling up the runs in the past 3 games.

Oakland was brutal to start the season, but it has looked like a powerhouse lately.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (+102) is the lean with Fulmer and Estes likely to put up some donuts.

We’ll be going against the grain a little, as Oakland has not only hit the Over in 4 in a row, but it has scored 5 or more runs in 5 straight games, and in 7 of the past 8 contests.

For the Angels, the total has gone high in 4 of the past 6 games, allowing 5 or more runs in each of the games the Over has cashed. Be careful, and play a half-unit at most.

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Baltimore Orioles at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Baltimore Orioles (56-33) and Oakland Athletics (34-57) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Athletics lead 3-2

The Orioles won the series opener Friday by a 3-2 count, but Baltimore was buried 19-8 on Saturday as the Over (9) easily connected. Baltimore has still won 7 of the past 10 games, while the Over is 4-3 in the past 7 outings.

The 19 runs scored by the A’s on Saturday was not even a season best, as Oakland posted a 20-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on May 4. The Athletics have won 4 of the past 5 games, while averaging 7.6 runs per game (RPG) in the 5-game span.

Despite the solid offense lately, the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games for the A’s, while going 5-2 in the previous 7 outings.

Orioles at Athletics projected starters

RHP Grayson Rodriguez vs. RHP Mitch Spence

Rodriguez (10-3, 3.45 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 88 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 8 K in 2-0 road victory vs. Seattle Mariners Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 5-2, 4.60 ERA (45 IP, 23 ER), 1.40 WHIP, .257 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 17 BB, 52 K in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Athletics: 0-0, 10.38 ERA (4 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 2.31 WHIP, 12.5 K/9 in 1 start

Spence (5-4, 4.15 ERA) makes his 10th start and 21st appearance. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 73 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 7-5 home victory vs. Los Angeles Angels Tuesday
  • 2024 home splits: 3-2, 3.71 ERA (43 2/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.31 WHIP, .274 OBA, 11 BB, 38 K in 5 starts and 6 relief appearances
  • Career vs. Orioles: 1 start, Win, 3 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K in relief appearance in 3-2 road victory in 10 innings April 26

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Orioles at Athletics odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Orioles -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Athletics +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles -1.5 (-120) | Athletics +1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Orioles at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 4, Athletics 3

Moneyline

The Orioles (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return in this series finale.

Baltimore has Rodriguez on the bump, looking to get it back into the win column. However, the O’s are a risky play after getting buried 19-8 Saturday.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The ATHLETICS +1.5 (+100) aren’t a bad option on the run line as an underdog, especially at even-money.

Oakland has been surprisingly decent lately, winning 4 of the past 5 games, while going 4-0 on the run line as an underdog with 3 outright victories.

The Orioles -1.5 (-120) are just 3-3 in the past 6 outings, while going 0-4 on the run line in the past 4 as a favorite.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (+100) is worth playing lightly in this series finale under the California sun.

The total has gone low in 3 of the past 5 games for the O’s, while also cashing in each of the past 2 starts by Rodriguez.

For the A’s, the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games, and 5-2 in the past 7 outings, while going 5-4 in Spence’s past 9 assignments.

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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

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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)

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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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