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New York Yankees at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Yankees at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The New York Yankees (74-52) and Oakland Athletics (70-57) battle Thursday as they open a four-game series at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is slated for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Yankees vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Jameson Taillon is the projected starting pitcher for the Yankees. He is 8-4 with a 3.94 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, and 2.6 BB/9 over 123 1/3 IP through 24 starts.

  • Has held current Oakland batters to an aggregate .640 OPS.
  • Walked just 1 batter over his last 10 1/3 IP across two starts.
  • Owns a 1.72 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over his last six starts away from home.

RHP James Kaprielian is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 7-4 with a 3.25 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, and 3.3 BB/9 through 88 2/3 IP across 16 starts.

  • Has posted a 3.31 ERA over his last three starts.
  • Has clocked a 1.47 ERA and 0.95 WHIP through seven starts at Oakland Coliseum.
  • Has been aided by a .257 batting average on balls in play.

Yankees at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 2:35 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Yankees -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Athletics -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Yankees -1.5 (+140) | Athletics +1.5 (-180)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Yankees 5, Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

The Yanks tote an 11-game win streak to Oakland. It’s the club’s longest since 1985. New York has played .757 ball (28-9) since the All-Star break.

Oakland heads into this four-game set having lost four in a row. All four losses were at home where it’s just 10-11 with a .682 OPS since June 29. The Athletics got out of the gate quickly this season but they have been a solid fade candidate for much of the second half. While they ran counter to that lean with a seven-game win streak earlier this month they are just 3-9 with a 4.81 ERA since.

New York took two of three games from Oakland when the two clubs met at Yankee Stadium June 18-20.

With some general “fade the A’s” lean added to some fade Kaprielian analytics and an Oakland bullpen getting by with very generous rates around the margins this month, TAKE THE YANKEES (-110).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

STEER CLEAR of the wide gulf between these tags. Plus the Yankee bullpen turns a lot of multi-run leads into nail-biters by the ninth.

Over/Under (O/U)

The weather forecast calls for a breeze out to center and both starters are prone to yielding more than their fair share of fly balls. With some nearly across the board leans against the pitching and some significant growth potential for the New York offense, BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-115).

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

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

The Seattle Mariners (68-58) and Oakland Athletics (70-56) cap off a two-game series at Oakland Coliseum Tuesday with a 3:37 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze the lines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Chris Flexen is the projected starting pitcher for the Mariners. He is 10-5 with a 3.65 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, and 1.8 BB/9 over 133 1/3 IP through 23 starts.

  • Owns a fine 2.92 ERA with 24 2/3 IP over four starts in August.
  • Has been much better at home (2.70 ERA) than on the road (4.92 ERA).

LHP Cole Irvin is the projected starter for the Athletics. He is 9-11 with a 3.57 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 6.2 K/9, and 1.8 BB/9 across 141 1/3 IP over 24 starts.

  • Owns a 1.71 ERA over his last three starts at home.
  • Is a fly-ball pitcher (35.9% ground balls) who has been very fortunate in keeping balls in the yard. His home run/fly ball rate is an ultra-low 6.7%.

Mariners at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:51 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mariners +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Athletics -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mariners +1.5 (-170) | Athletics -1.5 (+133)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Athletics 6, Mariners 5

Money line (ML)

Seattle beat Oakland 5-3 Monday and has rallied after some early-August troubles to go 9-3 over its last 12 games. The Mariners have held foes to 3 or fewer runs in eight of those contests.

Oakland is a near inverse of Seattle’s recent trend. The Athletics were 9-2 over their first 11 games this month but are 2-7 with a 4.79 ERA since Aug. 15.

There is room for regression to the mean on both sides, hurting Seattle and helping Oakland. In the broader view, the A’s have been held back by an 18-22 record in 1-run games.

TAKE OAKLAND (-155).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on pricing that figures to obscure the true odds in between.

Over/Under (O/U)

There is a significant fade lean to these starting pitchers. Both are toting around expected-ERA figures that are about a run higher than their somewhat luck-aided surface figures, and both have substandard lines against the nines they face today (Oakland .805 OPS vs. Flexen, Seattle .957 OPS vs. Irvin).

Oakland Coliseum tends to be more of a hitter’s park in day games. The weather report for Tuesday calls for cool temps but a good deal of humidity and an outward breeze.

The best play in this meeting is the OVER 8.5 (-125).

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San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The San Francisco Giants (78-44) and Oakland Athletics (70-53) play the second game of a three-game interleague set at Oakland Coliseum Saturday with a 4:07 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze the lines around the Giants vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Giants RHP Kevin Gausman (12-5, 2.40 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 through 142 1/3 IP.

  • Gausman has won each of his three starts in August, posting a 3-0 record, 2.81 ERA and 20 strikeouts across 16 innings.
  • Gausman is winless in three outings vs. AL West teams including a loss against Houston July 30.

Athletics LHP Sean Manaea (8-8, 3.77 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 through 133 2/3 IP.

  • Manaea was tuned up for seven runs, seven hits and three homers across five innings in a loss at Texas Sunday.
  • The southpaw is 0-2 with a 12.27 ERA with 15 runs and 20 hits allowed across 11 innings in three outings in August.

Giants at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Giants -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Athletics +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Giants -1.5 (+130) | Athletics +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Prediction

Giants 7, Athletics 3

Money line (ML)

The GIANTS (-130) are a strong play behind Gausman, who has been absolutely on fire so far in August. On the flip side, Manaea has been horrific for the Athletics (+105), and he cannot be trusted.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The GIANTS -1.5 (+130) are worth a roll of the dice on the run line, as they look to square the series after a 4-1 loss in Oakland Friday. San Francisco is not only worth a look because of the dominance of Gausman in August, but because Manaea has had difficulty lately.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 8.5 (-108) is worth a look despite Gausman being on the bump. Manaea has been a disaster in August, and the wind will be blowing out to straightaway center field at a 10-13 mph clip. That’s a great combination for Over bettors.

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Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (68-53) have dropped three in a row to the Chicago White Sox (71-50) as the two clubs finish a four-game series Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET at Guaranteed Rate Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Athletics vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Athletics LHP Cole Irvin (8-11, 3.52 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 135 1/3 IP.

  • Has been solid on the road this season boasting a 3.30 ERA and 7.5 K/9 with just 3 homers allowed in 62 2/3 IP.
  • His ground ball rate sits at just 36 percent but he has done a great job of keeping the ball in the park lately with just 2 homers allowed in his last nine starts.

White Sox RHP Dylan Cease (9-6, 4.04 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 through 124 2/3 IP.

  • Ranks seventh in the majors with 165 K, and his 30.8% K% puts him fourth among all qualified starting pitchers.
  • Has recorded a 2.44 ERA in 12 home starts, much better than his 5.86 mark on the road. He has a 12.1 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 in 66 1/3 IP at home.

Athletics at White Sox odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Athletics +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | White Sox -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS:  +1.5 (-150) | White Sox -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -140 | U: +111)

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Prediction

White Sox 6, Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

Irvin has been pretty fortunate to post such a low ERA to this point. He doesn’t miss a lot of bats and isn’t anything special when it comes to suppressing hard contact yet has managed to maintain a 6.5% HR/FB%.

The White Sox come into the game with a +139 run differential that ranks fourth in the majors and a 42-22 record at home that also ranks fourth-best in the league.

They should complete the sweep today and a small play on WHITE SOX (-170) should pay off.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The White Sox are tied for 3rd in wRC+ vs lefties and have recently added both LF Eloy Jimenez and CF Luis Robert to an already loaded lineup. They have won the first three games of this series by a combined score of 17-4 and should push across enough runs against Irvin to win by multiple runs.

Take the WHITE SOX -1.5 (+120).

Over/Under (O/U)

Chicago presents a tough matchup for Irvin who is overdue for some regression in the home run department. On the other side, the Oakland offense ranks eighth in the league in runs per game on the road with 4.76.

Cease has been good at home and will rack up the strikeouts but he is sporting a 4.79 ERA over his last 14 starts so he’s far from a lock to shut down the Oakland bats.

Look for both offenses to get a little something going in this game, enough to push this total OVER 8.5 (-135).

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Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (68-50) will look to get back on track after losing two of three against the Texas Rangers over the weekend when they face the Chicago White Sox (68-50) Monday. The teams kick off a four-game series with an 8:10 p.m. ET first pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Athletics vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Athletics RHP Frankie Montas (9-8, 3.98 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 131 IP.

  • Has pitched well lately with a 2.39 ERA with 51 K in 37 2/3 IP across his last six starts.
  • Has a 3.49 ERA and 9.6 K/9 in 59 1/3 IP across 10 road starts.

White Sox LHP Dallas Keuchel (7-6, 4.51 ERA) makes his 24th appearance (23rd start). He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 5.5 K/9 through 125 2/3 IP.

  • Had a sub-4.00 ERA through the end of June but has since struggled with a 5.72 ERA and 10 HR allowed in 39 1/3 IP over his last seven starts.
  • Has a 4.10 ERA and 6.1 K/9 in 68 IP in 12 appearances at home.

White Sox at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Athletics -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | White Sox -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+133) | White Sox +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Prediction

Athletics 6, White Sox 4

Money line (ML)

The White Sox come into this series with the best home record in the American League at 39-22. Meanwhile, Oakland has played well on the road all year as their 34-25 road record ranks as the 6th best mark in the league.

Oakland comes into the series having won 12 of their last 16 games despite last weekend’s struggles and Montas gives them the clear pitching advantage. The White Sox have lost each of Keuchel’s last four starts and that streak is likely to reach five games Monday.

Back the ATHLETICS (-115).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Twenty of Oakland’s last 22 road victories were by more than 1 run. Their offense has been red-hot as they lead the majors in wRC+ and OPS in August.

Look for that success to continue against Keuchel who has been struggling lately. Go with the ATHLETICS -1.5 (+133).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Oakland offense is flying high and facing a pitcher who hasn’t fared well lately. The White Sox offense is finally back to full strength and will pose a tough test for Montas.

The under has hit in six of the last seven contests in which Montas has started but this one could easily go either way. It’s probably best to just PASS on the total.

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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (59-47) and Los Angeles Angels (52-52) finish a four-game AL West set Sunday at 4:07 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium. Let’s analyze the lines around the Athletics vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Daulton Jefferies is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. The 25-year-old is making his second career start.

  • Allowed 5 ER in 2 IP in his MLB debut against the Texas Rangers last September.
  • Recorded a 5.19 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 59 IP across 12 starts at Triple-A Las Vegas this year.

LHP Reid Detmers is the projected starter for the Angels. The 22-year-old is making his MLB debut.

  • Recently recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake where he made just one start after logging a 3.50 ERA over 12 starts (54 IP) at Double-A Rocket City.
  • Just one year removed from pitching at the University of Louisville; he was the No. 10 selection in the 2020 MLB June Amateur Draft.

Athletics at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Athletics +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Angels -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+145) | Angels +1.5 (-180)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Prediction

Angels 6, Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

In a series with box scores like those of the 1910s, the Athletics won two of the first three games. All 3 contests were shutouts.

A struggling Oakland offense owns a .647 OPS over its last 29 games. The Angels own a .628 OPS over their last 12 games.

For Sunday, peg the Angels as the side with the most value. Los Angeles is 4-1 over its last five home-series finales, and they have the more talented starter on the mound. A perceived A’s edge in relief pitching is very much due to a .272 batting average on balls in play and a 10.1% rate of fly balls landing as home runs.

Oakland is closing out a 10-game road trip.

BACK THE ANGELS (-125).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

STEER CLEAR of the juice-filled run-line action.

Over/Under (O/U)

Warm day, wind out. Despite its recent struggles, Los Angeles has a top-five offense at home. Add in a fade of the Oakland bullpen, and BACK THE OVER 9.5 (-105).

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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (59-46) and Los Angeles Angels (51-52) continue a four-game AL West set Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Cole Irvin is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 7-9 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 and 1.6 BB/9 through 117 IP over 20 starts.

Irvin’s post-All-Star break work has included one strong start and one shaky one. The clunker came in his last start when he allowed 4 ER over 4 IP at the Seattle Mariners Sunday. He owns a 2.61 ERA over his last 31 IP.

RHP Jaime Barria is the projected starter for the Angels. Through three games (one start), he is 1-0 with 9 ER on 11 H and 7 BB with 5 K across 13 IP.

Barria was effective across 95 pitches against the Minnesota Twins Sunday. Current Oakland batters own a .678 OPS against him. Barria owns a 4.55 career ERA over 257 1/3 IP.

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Athletics at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Athletics -135 (bet $135 to win $100) |  Angels +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+115) | Angels +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under: 10 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Angels 6, Athletics 5

Money line (ML)

Oakland won the first two games of this series via shutout and has won three in a row overall. That comes on the heels of the Athletics going just 3-6 over their previous nine games.

The Halos came into this series on a 5-2 run, but they’ve been held to just 10 hits while being blanked twice in this set.

Barria has a 3.04 ERA and 0.99 WHIP over 56 1/3 IP at home over the last three years and there is some recent success that figures as unearned for the Oakland bullpen.

Back the ANGELS (+110).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS. And peg this line as being too cumbersome to get past.

Over/Under (O/U)

The top play in this one is the OVER 10 (-110). Irvin is a fly-ball pitcher who has been fortunate to hold home runs on fly balls to a mere 7.0% rate. Barria is also a fly-ball pitcher and this matinee in Anaheim has a forecast of a decent breeze helping fly balls out to right-center field.

L.A.’s recent offensive woes are very much due to iffy performances with runners in scoring position (0-for-10 in the series). Look for some double-digit offense in Saturday’s contest.

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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (58-46) and Los Angeles Angels (51-51) continue their four-game series Friday at Angel Stadium with a 9:38 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Oakland won the series opener 4-0 as starting RHP Frankie Montas pitched 7 scoreless innings, surrendering just 3 hits, walking 3 batters and striking out 10.

Season series: Athletics lead 10-3.

RHP Chris Bassitt is on the hill for the A’s. Bassitt is 10-3 with a 3.46 ERA (130 IP, 50 ER), 1.06 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 21 starts.

  • Last outing: No-decision with 5 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 3 BB and 6 K in Oakland’s 5-4 loss at the Seattle Mariners Saturday.
  • Bassitt is 2-0 this season against L.A. with a 1.08 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 7 H, 2 BB and 17 K in two starts.
    • vs. Angels on the current roster: 3.00 FIP with a .262 batting average (BA), .305 expected wOBA, .325 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 20.7 K% and 84.7 mph exit velocity (EV) in 92 plate appearances (PA).
  • 2021 road splits: 6-0 with a 4.11 ERA (70 IP, 32 ER), 1.19 WHIP and 3.6 K/BB rate in 12 starts.

LHP Patrick Sandoval is L.A.’s projected starter. Sandoval is 3-4 with a 3.52 ERA (71 2/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.10 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 over 11 starts and three relief appearances.

  • Last outing: Win, 2-1, with 8 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 1 BB and 13 K at the Minnesota Twins Saturday.
  • Sandoval is 0-1 this season against Oakland with a 1.80 ERA (10 IP, 2 ER), 9 H, 4 BB and 7 K in two starts.
    • vs. A’s on the current roster: 2.84 FIP with a .233 BA, .280 expected wOBA, .326 xSLG, 20.7 K% and 84.7 mph EV in 92 PA.
  • 2021 home splits: 1-3 with a 3.79 ERA (38 IP, 16 ER), 1.21 WHIP and 2.9 K/BB rate in six starts and two relief appearances.

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Athletics at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Athletics -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Angels +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+125) | Angels +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Athletics 6, Angels 1

Money line (ML)

Sandoval’s previous outing against the Twins was one of the best starts of any MLB pitcher this season as his game score was a 90 (according to Baseball-Reference). He carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning and Sandoval’s 90 game score was the first non-complete-game shutout on the list (ranked 12th in 2021).

It is the only outing with a run allowed in the top-27 starts across the entire league.

Bassitt had a complete-game shutout vs. the Angels May 27. It was scored a 91.

Generally, starters regress the next time out when they have an outing similar to the Sandoval’s recent complete game. In fact, of the 11 starts that have been graded higher than Sandoval’s last outing, those teams are only 5-6 in the following games.

Sandoval had 108 pitches in his last start and is making this start on just four days of rest. Sandoval is 0-5 in his young career in starts on four days’ rest with a 6.82 ERA (31 2/3 IP, 24 ER), 1.83 WHIP and 1.8 K/BB rate over eight starts.

Finally, the A’s are 25-15 this season vs. lefty starters and are ranked 11th in wRC+ and fourth in home runs against left-handed pitching.

GIMME the ATHLETICS (-125) for 1 unit.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Bassitt is a fringe Cy Young contender. Sandoval wasn’t even in L.A.’s starting rotation Opening Day. In addition, Oakland has the second-best cover rate in the MLB as a road favorite this season (16-11 ATS).

The A’s are 24-22 ATS against divisional foes this year whereas the Angels have the worst cover rate in the majors vs. division rivals (13-30 ATS).

SPRINKLE a half unit on ATHLETICS -1.5 (+125).

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS even though Los Angeles is 23-20 O/U in division games and Oakland is 23-23 O/U in division games.

There are several Over-friendly trends in Athletics-Angels, so that’s the direction I “lean” toward. I just don’t like the total enough to wager on it.

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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (57-46) and Los Angeles Angels (51-50) open a four-game AL West set Thursday at 9:38 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Frankie Montas is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 8-8 with a 4.34 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 9.8 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9 through 112 IP spanning 20 starts.

The 28-year-old right-hander registered 10 K in two of his last three starts and owns a 2.89 ERA over that stretch. Albeit in limited doses, he has held current Angels batters to an aggregate .431 OPS.

RHP Dylan Bundy is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels. In 18 games (14 starts), he is 1-7 with a 6.69 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 across 70 IP.

Bundy has been in the bullpen of late and is making his first start since June 28. For the season, the veteran righty has been undone by the home-run ball. His 2.2 HR/9 figure would be a career-worst rate.

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Athletics at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 4:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Athletics -140 (bet $140 to win $100) |  Angels +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Off the board (OTB)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Athletics 4, Angels 3

Money line (ML)

Oakland has struggled of late after a solid first three months to the season. The A’s are 9-12 this month, but they are still 9-3 against the Angels for the season.

The Halos are coming off back-to-back series wins and are 5-2 over their last seven games.

Statcast quality-of-contact metrics paint a hopeful picture for the Athletics and forecast some regression for the Angels. Montas has had to pitch around a .314 batting average on balls in play and is deserving of a better fate than his 4.34 ERA. He and the ATHLETICS are worth a look at -135 or better.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

There was no run line available at the time of publishing.

Over/Under (O/U)

Montas is enough of a play and the Los Angeles bullpen has been improved of late.

Back the UNDER 9 (-105).

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Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (56-44) wrap up their four-game series with the Seattle Mariners (53-46) Sunday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Mariners odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Seattle beat Oakland Saturday 5-4 to take a 2-1 series lead heading into Game 4 as Mariners OF Mitch Haniger went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, three RBIs and was in the batter’s box when Seattle won on a walk-off wild pitch.

Season series: Mariners lead 5-4.

LHP Cole Irvin makes his 20th start for the A’s. Irvin is 7-8 with a 3.42 ERA (113 IP, 43 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 this year.

  • Last outing: Win, 4-1, with 7 IP, 0 ER, 7 H, 1 BB and 3 K vs. the Los Angeles Angels Monday.
  • Irvin lost his first career start against Seattle earlier this season (May 25) with a stat line of 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 10 H, 1 BB and 2 K in Oakland’s 4-3 defeat.
  • 2021 road splits: 4-3 with a 2.85 ERA (47 1/3 IP, 15 ER), 1.12 WHIP and 4.6 K/BB rate in eight starts.

LHP Marco Gonzales is Seattle’s projected starter. Gonzales is 2-5 with a 5.69 ERA (61 2/3 IP, 39 ER), 1.49 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 across 12 starts.

  • Last outing: Win, 6-4, with 5 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 3 BB and 3 K Tuesday at the Colorado Rockies.
  • Gonzales got a no-decision in Seattle’s 12-6 loss to Oakland June 1 with 4 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB and 6 K.
    • vs. A’s on the current roster: 4.24 FIP with a .257 batting average, .322 wOBA, .445 expected slugging percentage, 19.9 K% and 89.4 mph exit velocity in 186 plate appearances.

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Athletics at Mariners odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:58 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Athletics -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Mariners +110 bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+120) | Mariners +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Prediction

Mariners 5, Athletics 3

Money line (ML)

Slight “LEAN” to the MARINERS (+110) for a tiny wager because Seattle’s run line is my favorite side of this game. The Mariners have an edge in the pitching battle and the A’s lineup has struggled through the first eight games after the All-Star Break.

Irvin’s first start this season against the Mariners was his second-lowest graded outing (according to FanGraphs.com). While Gonzales pitched well vs. Oakland earlier this year, he only pitched four frames because it was his first start off of an injury.

Seattle’s bullpen is much better than Oakland’s. The Mariners’ relievers rank in the top 10 of K-BB%, SIERA and WAR, while the A’s relievers grade in the bottom 10 in each of those categories.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

BET 1 unit on the MARINERS +1.5 (-145) since all five of Seattle’s victories over Oakland this season have been by a single run.

It’d be wise to get a run-and-a-half cushion for what could be a close game. The Mariners have covered roughly 70% of their games as home underdogs this season (24-10 ATS).

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 8.5 (+100) as a “contrarian play” against a market that’s betting the Over at an 80% clip (according to Pregame.com) even though these teams are a combined 11-20 O/U with these starters on the mound.

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