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Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (19-55) and the Cleveland Guardians (33-38) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 2-1

The Guardians won 2 of 3 games from the Athletics in Oakland back on April 3-5, outscoring the A’s 21-19. The Over went 2-0-1 during the 3-game set.

The Athletics won 7 in a row from June 6-13 but have returned to their losing ways with 5 consecutive setbacks. The offense has dried up as it’s posted a total of just 13 runs in the past 6 games with the Under cashing in 6 of Oakland’s last 7 outings.

The Guardians posted a 12-3 win at the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday as they salvaged a lone victory in the 3-game set. It’s been all or nothing for Cleveland lately, posting 8 or more runs in 4 of the past 10 outings, while managing 3 or fewer runs in 4 of the contests.

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Athletics at Guardians projected starters

RHP Luis Medina vs. RHP Aaron Civale

Medina (1-6, 7.55 ERA) makes his 7th start and 9th appearance. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 over 39 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 5 K in a 6-3 home loss vs. the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday
  • 2023 road splits: 1-3, 9.35 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 18 ER – 4 HR) with a .301 opponent batting average (OBA) in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance

Civale (2-2, 2.67 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 across 27 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H (2 solo HR), 4 BB, 7 K in 5-0 road loss vs. the San Diego Padres Wednesday
  • 2023 home splits: 1-1, 4.76 ERA (11 1/3 IP, 6 ER) with a .277 OBA in 2 starts

Athletics at Guardians odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 7:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Athletics +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Guardians -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-105) | Guardians -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: –15 | U: -105)

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Athletics at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 6, Athletics 2

Moneyline

The Guardians (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive for a team that is 5 games under .500 overall with a minus-22 run differential and just 16-17 at home.

AVOID.

Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS -1.5 (-115) are a better value on the run line.

Cleveland is 5-2 in the past 7 games as a favorite and has won by 2 or more runs in 4 of its last 6 outings.

The Athletics have managed to win just 14 of the past 53 games on the road and just 9-42 in the past 51 games following a loss. Oakland simply cannot be trusted.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 9 (-105) is the lean — but go lightly.

Cleveland has scored just 277 runs in 71 games, good for 3.9 runs per game, to rank 27th in the majors. Oakland ranks last in the majors with just 3.5 runs per contest, a .222 batting average and a .656 OPS. You can’t trust either of these offenses to plate very many runs.

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Philadelphia Phillies at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Philadelphia Phillies (37-34) and Oakland Athletics (19-54) complete their 3-game series Sunday at RingCentral Coliseum. First pitch is slated for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies  vs. Athletics and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 2-0

The Phillies won their 5th straight game on Saturday, 3-2 in 12 innings. It was their 12th victory in the last 14 games. Philadelphia has held their opponents to under 4 runs per game over that span.

Oakland has lost 4 straight games. They are scoring just barely over 2 runs per game over their last 6 games. The A’s are 2-4 entering the final game of this 7-game homestand.

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Phillies at Athletics projected starters

RHP Zack Wheeler vs. LHP Hogan Harris

Wheeler (5-4, 5.79 ERA) will make his 15th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 82 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K in a 15-3 victory at the  Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday
  • Last start vs Athletics: No-decision, 5 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 4 BB, 7 K in a 6-5 home victory on July 22, 2017
  • 2023 away splits: 4-2, 4.62 ERA (39 IP, 20 ER), .266 OBA in 7 starts

Harris (2-0, 4.84 ERA) makes his 2nd start and 5th career appearance. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 5.6 K/9 in 22 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 K in a 9-5 road victory vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on June 7
  • 2023 home splits: 1-0, 5.11 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 7 ER), .146 OBA in 3 appearances
  • First start vs. Phillies

Phillies 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 2:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Phillies -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Athletics +195 (bet $195 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (-135) | Athletics +1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Phillies at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 6, Athletics 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The Phillies should have no problem winning their 6th straight game on Sunday in Oakland. Philadelphia is 15-10 in interleague play. As much as I like them to win this game, you can’t put up 2 1/2 units to win 1.

Run line/Against the spread

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (-135).

I don’t mind taking this bet with the odds being a little more reasonable. I would love to see the line move to -2.5 and give us plus odds on the Phillies.

Philadelphia needs to keep pace with the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins in the NL East, sitting 8 games back of 1st.

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Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-105) is the lean even though both games in this series have failed to reach 8 total runs. Philadelphia has scored at least 3 runs in their last 7 games and average 4.5 runs per game on the road. The Phillies have a .273 batting average and a .760 OPS in day games.

Philadelphia will do all the scoring in this game while Wheeler shuts down the Athletics lineup.

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Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Tampa Bay Rays (49-22) and the Oakland Athletics (19-51) wrap up a 4-game series Thursday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 4-2

The Rays cooled off the red-hot Athletics Wednesday with a 6-3 victory behind LHP Tyler Glasnow. Tampa Bay slipped behind 3-1 after 2 innings but rattled off 5 unanswered runs to post its first win in the series.

The Athletics had won a season-high 7 straight entering Wednesday’s contest. Oakland’s win streak actually accounts for 36.8% of its victories on the season, so it hasn’t been a bad week.

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Rays at Athletics projected starters

RHP Taj Bradley vs. RHP Paul Blackburn

Bradley (4-3, 4.19 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 12.1 K/9 in 38 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 5 R (4 ER), 4 H, 4 BB, 4 K in an 8-4 home loss vs. the Texas Rangers Saturday
  • 2023 road splits: 2-1, 1.71 ERA (21 IP, 4 ER – 1 HR) with a .200 opponent batting average (OBA) in 4 starts

Blackburn (0-0, 3.60 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 15 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in a 2-1 road win vs. the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday
  • Only 2023 home outing: No-decision, 4 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K in a 7-2 win vs. the Atlanta Braves on May 29

Rays at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 6:24 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rays -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Athletics +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (-120) | Athletics +1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Rays at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Athletics 4, Rays 3

Moneyline

The ATHLETICS (+165) are a solid value at plus money in this matinee finale.

Oakland has actually looked like a functional major league team after months of near-record futility. The A’s are 7-1 in the past 8 games overall, and they have a very good chance with Blackburn on the hill against Bradley.

Run line/Against the spread

The ATHLETICS +1.5 (+100) are worth a look at even-money on the run line if you’d like a little insurance and cannot bring yourself to play Oakland at home straight up.

The A’s have won 2 of 3 games in this series so far, and Oakland is averaging a respectable 5.3 runs per game across the past 10 outings.

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Over/Under

Take the UNDER 9 (-120) despite Oakland’s recently rediscovered offense.

The Under has cashed in 5 of the past 6 games for the Rays on the road and has cashed in 8 of their last 10 games against a right-handed starting pitcher. The Under is also 11-5 in the past 16 games overall.

The Under has hit in 4 of the past 5 games overall for the A’s while going 4-1-1 in the past 6 outings at home.

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Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Tampa Bay Rays (48-22) and Oakland Athletics (19-50) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game set Wednesday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 3-2

The A’s have taken the first 2 games of this series against the team with the best record in baseball and have won 7 in a row. That is what is called variance and why betting on baseball and its 162 games is so difficult. The A’s are allowing just 2.7 runs per game during their winning streak.

The Rays have lost 3 of 4 outings after a 7-game win streak of their own. The A’s got them 2-1 Tuesday and 4-3 Monday. Tampa is vulnerable on the road, where it is 17-15 on the season and it’s also just 12-12 in 1-run games, which isn’t typical of teams with such dominant records.

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Rays at Athletics projected starters

RHP Tyler Glasnow vs. RHP Luis Medina

Glasnow (1-0, 2.87 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K Friday vs. Texas Rangers
  • 2 career starts vs. Athletics: 1-1, 2.13 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 21 K in 12 2/3 IP

Medina (1-5, 7.53 ERA) makes his 6th start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.56 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 34 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 2 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 4 BB, 2 K June 3 vs. Miami Marlins
  • Has never faced the Rays
  • Home/road splits: 0-2, 5.71 ERA, 1.15 WHIP at home vs. 1-3, 9.35 ERA, 1.96 WHIP on road

Rays at Athletics odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rays -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Athletics +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -2.5 (-105) | Athletics +2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rays at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Athletics 3

Moneyline

I don’t mean to ruffle the feathers of the sparse crowd expected at the Coliseum Wednesday, but Glasnow should put Oakland’s win streak to bed. He has gotten better with each start, and he has at least 10 K’s in each of his career starts against the A’s. Both of those came in 2021, though, and he’s not quite there yet with 8, 6 and 6 in his first 3 starts.

As such, forget the -275 ML and take TYLER GLASNOW UNDER 8.5 K’S (-110).

The A’s struck out 7 and 8 times throughout the entire first 2 games.

Run line/Against the spread

The A’s have won 7 in a row and have covered this number in 9 in a row. Glasnow is just making his 4th start, and the wind is blowing out.

I’ll take the ATHLETICS +2.5 (-115).

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Over/Under

We just dropped a spoiler in the wind blowing out as it’s headed out to right-center field at 11 mph. The Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings between these clubs in Oakland. Even with 7-game winning streaks in recent history, the Rays are 3-7 O/U over the last 10, and Oakland is 5-4-1.

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (-110), but it’s just a lean.

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Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Tampa Bay Rays (48-20) and Oakland Athletics (17-50) open a 4-game set Monday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 3-0

The Rays won 7-3 as -181 home favorites vs. the Texas Rangers Sunday. Tampa Bay has won 8 of 9 and leads the AL East by 5.5 games.

The Athletics won 8-6 as +176 underdogs at the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday. Oakland completed its 1st series sweep of the season, but still owns the worst record in MLB.

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Rays at Athletics projected starters

RHP Zach Eflin vs. RHP James Kaprielian

Eflin (8-1, 2.97 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 66 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 9 K in a 7-0 win vs. Minnesota Twins Tuesday
  • Career vs. Athletics: 1-0, 2.70 ERA (10 IP, 3 ER), 11 H, 1 HR, 2 BB, 10 K in 2 starts

Kaprielian (1-6, 7.21 ERA) makes his 9th start and 12th appearance. He has a 1.76 WHIP, 5.6 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 43 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 5 BB, 1 K in an 11-2 win at Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday
  • Only career start vs. Rays: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 7 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 6 K in an 11-0 road loss April 9

Rays 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 1:40 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rays -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Athletics +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -2.5 (-105) | Athletics +2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rays at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

PASS.

Tampa Bay (-275) should win as a huge road favorite, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Rays should win by margin. Bet the run line and/or the total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

BET RAYS -2.5 (-105).

Tampa Bay has won 6 straight games vs. Oakland and all have been by 3 or more runs. Five of the Rays’ last 7 wins this season have also been by 3+ runs and the Athletics should start to come back down to Earth after winning their 5th straight game as underdogs last time out.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-115).

The Over is 7-1 in Tampa Bay’s last 8 road games and 5-1 in Oakland’s last 6 at home after a road trip of 7 or more days.

The Over has gone 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings between these teams and should hit again Monday as Kaprielian struggles to contain this Rays team that is 2nd in runs per game.

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Oakland Athletics at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Oakland Athletics at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oakland Athletics (14-50) and Milwaukee Brewers (34-29) meet Friday to kick off a 3-game series. First pitch from American Family Field is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since 2019 when Athletics won 2 of 3

Oakland won 9-5 as +158 road underdogs Wednesday vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates to secure a 2-1 series win. The Athletics have now won back-to-back games after losing 5 straight. The Athletics are 4-16 in their last 20 games since May 17.

Milwaukee lost 6-3 Thursday as -104 home favorites vs. the Baltimore Orioles, but still won the series 2-1. The Brewers are 3-2 in their last 5 and are 18-13 at home this season.

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Athletics at Brewers projected starters

RHP Luis Medina vs. RHP Adrian Houser

Medina (0-5, 8.19 ERA) makes his 6th career start. He has a 1.62 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 29 2/3 innings.

  • Last outing: Loss, 2 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 4 BB, 2 K in a 12-1 road loss Saturday vs. Miami Marlins
  • The 23-year-old rookie making 1st career start vs. Milwaukee

Houser (2-1, 3.45 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 5.5 K/9 in 31 1/3 innings.

  • Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 2 K in a 5-1 road win Sunday vs. Cincinnati Reds
  • Career vs. Oakland: 0-0 with a 1.80 ERA (5 IP, 1 ER), 3 H, 0.80 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 1 start

Athletics at Brewers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Athletics +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Brewers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-105) | Brewers -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Athletics at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 6, Athletics 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The Brewers should come away with the win, but this line is not worth the juice. Bet on the run line and/or O/U instead.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN BREWERS -1.5 (-115).

The Brewers are clearly the better team and should simply be able to out-talent the Athletics and come away with the home win.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 9.5 (-120). 

For Oakland the Under is 2-0-2 in their last 4 opening games of a series. For Milwaukee the Under is 4-0-1 in Houser’s last 5 starts overall and 3-0-1 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.

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Oakland Athletics at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Oakland Athletics at Pittsburgh Pirates odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oakland Athletics (12-49) and Pittsburgh Pirates (31-27) open up a 3-game set Monday at PNC Park. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since 2019, when the Pirates won 2 of 3.

The A’s have lost 4 in a row and have just 3 wins in their last 20 games. They are last in runs/9 (3.48), batting average (.217), OPS (.644), home runs (0.96), runs/9 allowed (7.06), OBA (.280), OPS (.863) and home runs allowed (1.71).

The Pirates are on a heater, winners of 5 in a row, including a 3-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend. They’re just a half-game out of 1st place in the NL Central. They’re also 10-6 against left-handed starters, which they’ll face Monday.

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Athletics at Pirates projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Johan Oviedo

Sears (0-3, 4.37 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 59 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 6 IP vs. Atlanta Braves Tuesday
  • Has never faced Pirates
  • Is 0-3, 5.97 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 6 road starts vs. 0-0, 2.57 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 7.4 K/9 in 5 home starts

Oviedo (3-4, 4.50 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 58 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 5 BB, 5 K vs. San Francisco Giants Tuesday
  • Has never faced Athletics
  • Last 4 starts: 21 IP, 15 H, 6 ER, 15 BB, 20 K, 2.57 ERA

Athletics at Pirates odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Athletics +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Pirates -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-130) | Pirates -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Athletics at Pirates picks and predictions

Prediction

Pirates 6, Athletics 4

Moneyline

The key in this one is Oviedo limiting the walks as he has allowed at least 2 free passes in his last 7 starts. The Bucs are decent at home at 15-13. The A’s have been outscored 54-25 over the last 10 games. So they aren’t matching up well with anyone right now. But I have a big problem paying -185 on a team hovering around .500 that wasn’t expected to compete this year.

Instead, I’m going with JOHAN OVIEDO UNDER 17.5 OUTS (-135). He’s just too inefficient and has gone 6 innings in just 1 of his last 7 starts.

Run line/Against the spread

Pittsburgh is 32-26 on the RL this season and 14-14 at home. One of the keys to the Pirates’ success has been their 7th-ranked bullpen ERA at 3.55. One note of caution, though, is closer David Bednar is almost certainly unavailable Monday after recording saves in 3 straight games. He was dominant in what was the first time in his career pitching 3 straight days.

I’m still going to LEAN PIRATES -1.5 (+105), but it’s just a lean because they’re likely without their closer.

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Over/Under

It’s a 76-degree day with a 9-mph wind blowing out to right-center. The Over is 3-0-1 in Oviedo’s last 4 home starts with a total set between 7.0-8.5. The Over has cashed in the last 4 meetings between the teams. I look for a lot of traffic on the bases and will take the OVER 8.5 (-120).

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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.

The Houston Astros (30-21) and Oakland Athletics (10-44) 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 BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 2-0

Houston won 6-3 on Saturday as -320 road favorites. The Astros got a 2-run HR from SS Jeremy Pena in the 1st inning. Houston led 2-1 in the 8th inning when it scored 4 runs to put the game away.

The Astros have won 2 straight 3 of their last 5. Oakland has lost 10 straight  and the Athletics are now 5-22 at home. Houston is 16-10 on the road.

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Astros at Athletics projected starters

RHP Cristian Javier vs. RHP Luis Medina

Javier (5-1, 3.07 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 58 2/3 innings.

  • Last outing: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K, in a 12-2 road win Monday vs. Milwaukee Brewers
  • Career vs. Oakland: 2-3 with a 4.81 ERA (43 IP, 23 ER), 34 H, 10 HR, 18 BB, 52 K in 11 appearances (8 starts)

Medina (0-3, 6.45 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 22 1/3 innings.

  • Last outing: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K, in a 3-2 road loss Tuesday vs. Seattle Mariners
  • First career start vs. Houston

Astros 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 2:02 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Astros -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Athletics +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -2.5 (+105) | Athletics +2.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Astros at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, Athletics 2

Moneyline

AVOID.

Houston should win, but as such heavy favorites the risk associated with this bet is not worth the reward. Bet on either the run line or O/U instead.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN ASTROS -2.5 (+105).

Only 2 of the last 10 meetings have finished with a 1-run margin. The Astros are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings overall and are clearly the much better team in this series. Expect the Astros to complete the series sweep and do so by at least 3 runs.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

For Houston the Under is 6-4 in their last 10 overall and 3-1 in their last 4 overall. The Under for Houston is also 5-0 in their last 5 Sunday games. For Oakland the Under is 8-2 in their last 10 and 4-1 in their last 5.

The Under is also 4-1 in the last 5 meetings and 6-4 in the last 10 meetings.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (23-18) kick off a 9-game road trip on Monday with the 1st game of a 3-game series against the Oakland Athletics (9-33). First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since the A’s won 4-0 in 2021

The Diamondbacks just finished a 6-4 homestand and won the final 3 games of a 4-game set with the San Francisco Giants over the weekend.

The A’s are 1-3 on their current homestand. They have lost 2 games in a row and 7 of their last 8 contests overall.

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Diamondbacks at Athletics projected starters

RHP Merrill Kelly vs. RHP Drew Rucinski

Kelly (3-3, 3.18 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 45 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in a 5-4 home loss to the Miami Marlins Wednesday
  • Has 4 starts this season with 0 or 1 ER allowed

Rucinski (0-3, 8.16 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 2.09 WHIP, 9 BB and 6 K through 14 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 7 R (5 ER), 6 H, 3 BB, 2 K in a 10-5 defeat at the New York Yankees Tuesday
  • Has faced the Diamondbacks just once in his career, facing (and retiring) just 1 batter in a 2018 relief appearance

Diamondbacks 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 11:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Athletics +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (-125) | Athletics +1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Diamondbacks at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Athletics 3

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks are 9-8 on the road this season, while the A’s are a measly 5-15 at home.

Oakland has lost 7 of its last 8 games and has been held to 3 or fewer runs in 6 of those 8 games.

However, risking 2 times your potential return on the Arizona (-200) moneyline is not advised.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Oakland’s last 9 losses have been by more than 1 run.

Eight of the Diamondbacks’ last 10 victories have been by at least 2 runs.

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (-125).

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Over/Under

Only 1 of Kelly’s starts this season has had a total of more than 8 runs.

Six of the last 7 for the Diamondbacks have not reached 10 total runs.

Five of the last 9 for the A’s have had fewer than 10 total runs.

BET UNDER 9 (-110).

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Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Texas Rangers (22-14) and Oakland Athletics (8-30) meet Thursday to open a 4-game series. First pitch at Oakland Coliseum is slated for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Texas leads 2-1

The Rangers are 4-2 on a road trip that has included stops in Los Angeles (Angels) and Seattle. The top-scoring team in the league (6.31 runs per game) was held to 6 runs in 3 games against the Mariners.

The Athletics are back at home after going 2-4 on a road trip that included stops in Kansas City and New York (Yankees). Oakland lost the last 4 games of that trip and is just 3-12 since April 25.

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Rangers at Athletics projected starters

RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Zach Neal

Eovaldi (4-2, 3.22 ERA) is tabbed for his 8th start of the season. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 44 2/3 IP.

  • Has held current Oakland batters to a whiff-heavy .687 OPS
  • Has not allowed a run in his last 2 starts (17 IP)
  • Has a 2.45 ERA on the road this season; a 3.32 figure on the road since 2021

Neal last pitched in the majors in 2018 when he made 1 appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 85 2/3 career IP, he owns a 4.94 ERA and 1.17 WHIP.

  • The 34-year-old has a 5.56 ERA in 11 1/3 Triple-A IP in 2023
  • Pitched in Japan from 2019-21 before spending last season at Triple-A Albuquerque in the Colorado Rockies organization

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:03 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Rangers -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Athletics +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (-156) | Athletics +1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Rangers at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Athletics 3

Moneyline

The Oakland pitching situation makes for too much gray area in this match-up. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Although, even with its offense likely being overvalued right now. the Texas -1.5 wager becomes interesting if priced under -150.

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Over/Under

Peg Texas as being too far over its skis at its current run-scoring pace. With Eovaldi’s history against Oakland and in road starts, there is enough lean on the Rangers winning this game 5-3, 4-3 or downward from there to warrant a partial-unit play (not going all-in with the Oakland question mark) on the UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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