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Oakland Athletics at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (8-28) and New York Yankees (19-17) continue a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch at Yankee Stadium is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 1-0

Oakland dropped Monday’s opener 7-2 and has scored just 3 runs over its last 2 games. The Athletics have scored 3 runs or fewer in each of their last 6 losses.

New York has scored 7 runs in back-to-back games. The Yankees had averaged just 2.63 runs per game over their 8 previous contests.

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Athletics at Yankees projected starters

RHP Drew Rucinski vs. RHP Clarke Schmidt

Rucinski (0-2, 7.71 ERA) is lined up for his 3rd start. He’s posted a 2.25 WHIP, 5.8 BB/9 and 3.9 K/9 through 9 1/3 IP.

Is a 34-year-old who returned to MLB this year after a 4-year stint in the Korean Baseball Association
Issued 5 walks in his last start vs. the Seattle Mariners Thursday; has allowed 21 base runners in 9 1/3 IP

Schmidt (0-3, 5.83 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.71 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 through 29 1/3 IP.

Has allowed 16 hits in his last 9 1/3 IP across 2 starts
Has been hurt by a .395 batting average on balls in play and 18.9% home run/fly ball rate
Owns a 3.25 ERA over 44 1/3 IP at Yankee Stadium over the last 3 seasons

Athletics at Yankees odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Athletics +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Yankees -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (+112) | Yankees -1.5 (-134)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Athletics at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Athletics 4

Moneyline

Lots of juice and no room to maneuver with any leverage: PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Schmidt figures as better than his surface numbers, has fared well at home and is facing an Oakland offense swung around to the lesser side of its platoon numbers.

In a game with a likable Over above all else, the Yankees -1.5 is the lean. But only an actionable play at -115 or better. PASS.

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Over/Under

The Over is 9-1 in Oakland’s last 10 road games vs. teams over-.500.

Both clubs have faced stronger-than-average pitching thus far. New York’s offense has been hindered by a .267 BABIP, and it appears to be one that has come around the last couple of days. It’s expected that OF Aaron Judge returns from the IL for this contest, and that bolsters the New York attack.

Oakland bats own a .259 BABIP with runners in scoring position and a .275 BABIP when leading off an inning.

Look for more traffic in this game, and for that traffic to produce 9-plus runs. TAKE THE OVER 8.5 (-122).

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Oakland Athletics at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Yankees (18-17) open a 7-game homestand Monday with the 1st game of a 3-game series against the Oakland Athletics (8-27). First pitch for the opener is 7:05 p.m. ET in Yankee Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Yankees won 5 of 7 games in 2022

The A’s lost 5-1 on Sunday to the Kansas City Royals, but won the road series for their 1st series win this season. They are 3-9 in their last 12 games.

The Yankees just lost 2 out of 3 games on the road to the Tampa Bay Rays, including 8-7 on Sunday. They are 3-6 in their last 9 games overall.

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A’s at Yankees projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. LHP Nestor Cortes

Sears (0-2, 5.06 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 32 IP.

Coming off best start of year in April 27 loss at LA Angels: 6 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
Is 0-1 with 4.50 ERA in 1 career start vs. New York

Cortes (3-2, 4.91 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 33 IP.

Has a 7.47 ERA in last 3 starts (15 2/3 IP)
Is 0-1, 4.38 ERA in 4 career appearances vs. Oakland (1 start)

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 Monday at 7:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Yankees -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-115) | Yankees -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

A’s at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, A’s 3

Moneyline

Oakland is only 5-12 on the road and 2 of those wins came in their last series while the Yankees are 11-8 at home this season. They have won 7 of their last 11 games there.

But with the line such that you have to bet more than twice what you can win, PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Yankees’ last 4 games and 5 of their last 6 have been decided by 1 run. But 13 of their 18 wins have been by 2 or more runs. Meanwhile, the A’s have lost by 1-run 6 times this season. That means they have 21 losses by more than a run.

BET YANKEES -1.5 (-115).

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Over/Under

Seven of the last 10 for the Yankees have had 8 or fewer runs, but 8 of the last 13 for the A’s have had 9 or more runs.

BET OVER 8.5 (-105).

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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (5-20) wrap up a 4-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (13-12) Thursday. First pitch at Angel Stadium is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Angels lead 4-2

The Athletics won a wild series opener 11-10 on Monday. However, Oakland has dropped the past 2 games by a combined 16-6, including an 11-3 defeat on Wednesday with just 6 hits while committing 3 errors.

The Angels piled up 12 hits on Wednesday, with 5 different players picking up at least 2 hits. Los Angeles also had 7 extra-base hits, including home runs by 2B Brandon Drury, DH Shohei Ohtani and OF Hunter Renfroe.

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Athletics at Angels projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Shohei Ohtani

Sears (0-1, 4.98 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 21 2/3 IP.

Is 0-1 with a 5.73 ERA and .205 opponent batting average (OBA) with 3 HR allowed across 11 IP in 2 road starts this season
Allowed 2 ER on 3 H and 0 BB with 3 K across 5 1/3 IP in his only previous career start against the Angels on Aug. 10, 2022

Ohtani (3-0, 0.64 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.82 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 12.2 K/9 in 28 IP.

Is 2-0 with 14 scoreless IP, 3 H, 7 BB and 17 K with a .071 OBA in 14 IP in 2 home starts
Worked 6 scoreless IP with 2 H, 3 BB and 10 K in a 93-pitch no-decision in his 1st start of the season in Oakland back on March 30

Athletics at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Angels -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +2.5 (-125) | Angels -2.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Athletics at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 6, Athletics 1

Moneyline

The Angels (-300) will cost you 3 times your potential return, and that’s quite risky.

While the Angels have won 4 of the 6 meetings this season, Los Angeles has a pair of losses against Oakland as a favorite of -200 or higher.

The Halos have won 3 games in a row just once this season, back on April 1-3, with 2 of the wins in the streak in Oakland.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The ANGELS -2.5 (+100) are worth a roll of the dice on the run line laying the runs.

The Angels won Wednesday’s game by an 11-3 score, and it has covered the run line in 4 of the 6 meetings with the Athletics this season.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-105) is the lean, as the A’s aren’t likely to do much against Ohtani.

The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games for Oakland against a right-handed starter, too. The Under is 23-9-2 in the past 34 meetings in this series, and 13-5-1 in the past 19 meetings in Anaheim.

The Under is 5-2-1 in the past 8 home games for the Angels, too.

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Chicago Cubs at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Chicago Cubs (8-6) and Oakland Athletics (3-13) swing into a 3-game series at Oakland Coliseum Monday. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023. These clubs have not met since 2019.

Chicago took 2 of 3 games from the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend. The Cubs are 4-2 over their last 6 games.

The Athletics were swept by the New York Mets over the weekend and are just 1-10 across their last 11 games. Oakland ranks last in MLB in pitching/defense with 7.81 runs allowed per game and owns an 8.45 ERA over that 11-game stretch.

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Cubs at Athletics projected starters

RHP Hayden Wesneski vs. LHP Kyle Muller

Wesneski (0-0, 7.50 ERA) is tabbed for his 3rd start. He has a 2.83 WHIP, 9.0 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 through 6 IP.

Posted a 2.33 over 33 IP in his rookie season in 2022
Has already allowed the same number of home runs (3) he did in his solid rookie season

Muller (0-0, 5.52 ERA) makes his 4th start of the 2023 season. Muller owns a 1.50 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 14 2/3 IP.

Has a 5.23 ERA in 63 2/3 career IP (2021-23)
Was roughed up for 6 runs on 7 hits and 3 walks with 3 K over 4 innings in his last start at the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday

Cubs 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 11:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Cubs -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Athletics +115 (bet $100 to win $123)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs -1.5 (+125) | Athletics +1.5 (-150)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Cubs at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

The Cubs have analytic support figures that indicate better days ahead on both sides of the runs/runs allowed equation, but they are more worth some action on the Run Line.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Wesneski had a strong Cactus League campaign (2.12 ERA, 22 K, 6 BB in 17 IP), and it is worth looking past his clunker and taking Chicago to get by with a lead of 2 or more in this one.

The Cubs should have gotten a shot of confidence with their weekend performance against the Dodgers. Oakland’s bullpen has in some respects pitched worse than what shows in its 6.11 ERA.

TAKE CHICAGO -1.5 (+125).

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Over/Under

The Over is 10-5-1 in Oakland’s games.

A 15-mile-an-hour breeze to right-center field is in the forecast. Consider a partial-unit play on the Over 8 if the price drops. Otherwise, PASS.

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New York Mets at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Mets at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Mets (8-6) and Oakland Athletics (3-11) continue a 3-game set at Oakland Coliseum Saturday. First pitch is at 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 1-0

The Mets had fun Friday night, bludgeoning the Athletics 17-6. SS Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam and drove in 7 runs to match a career-high. So many long innings at the plate seemed to affect Mets starter RHP Kodai Senga, who lasted 4 2/3 IP. The Mets used 3 relievers to cover the last 4 1/3 innings, so they’ll need some length from RHP Carlos Carrasco in this one.

The Athletics walked 17 batters Friday, which is the 2nd most in franchise history, 2nd to just 18 walks issued by the Philadelphia A’s in 1916. The A’s needed 4 relievers to cover 4 2/3 innings and called up C Carlos Perez to get the final 2 outs of the game. OF Brent Rooker continued his hot hitting with a homer and 2 RBIs, improving to a .346 avg with 4 HR and 11 RBIs on the year.

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Mets at Athletics projected starters

RHP Carlos Carrasco vs. RHP Shintaro Fujinami

Carrasco (0-2, 11.42 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.96 WHIP, 7.3 BB/9 and 5.2 K/9 in 8 2/3 IP.

Has allowed at least 5 ER and 3 BB in both starts
Has not faced Oakland since 2019, but he allowed at least 3 ER in his last 3 starts against the Athletics, dating back to 2017

Fujinami (0-2, 17.55 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 2.25 WHIP, 9.5 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 6 2/3 IP.

Has also allowed at least 5 ER and 3 BB in both starts
The 29-year-old, 6-foot-6, Japanese product averages 97 mph with his fastball and mixes in a 93-mph changeup, a slider and a curveball

Mets at Athletics odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Mets -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Athletics +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (-115) | Athletics +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Mets at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 8, Athletics 6

Moneyline

This feels like a spot where Oakland can take a game, but I’d want something closer to +175 in order to make that leap. Both starters have given up a ton of walks and 5 or more ER in each start, so I’m going to take OVER 4.5 TOTAL RUNS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-140).

Run line/Against the spread

With both teams’ bullpens less-than-rested, the spread doesn’t make sense for either side here.

It’s a little chalky, but BRENT ROOKER OVER 0.5 TOTAL BASES (-160), seems like a slam dunk considering he has 2 hits in 3 straight games and is riding a 4-game hitting streak. Carrasco has allowed 10 hits in 8 2/3 IP, and the pen depth is questionable.

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Over/Under

The Over is 5-0-1 in the Mets’ last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter and Carrasco’s last 4 road starts. The Over is also 4-0 in the Mets’ last 4 interleague games and 7-0 in Athletics’ last 7 interleague games.

There are actually a ton of trends leaning toward an Over, including 2 struggling starters and thin bullpens. Take the OVER 9.5 (-105) while you can.

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Oakland Athletics at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (3-9) and Baltimore Orioles (6-6) meet Thursday to close out a 4-gamer series. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is slated for 1:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Baltimore leads 2-1

Oakland took Wednesday’s game 8-4 after being outscored 17-9 Monday and Tuesday. The Athletics had scored just 28 R their first 10 games but have plated 16 in the last 2 days.

The Orioles have struggled defensively and on the mound; only 4 clubs have a higher team ERA than Baltimore’s 5.37 mark.

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Athletics at Orioles projected starters

RHP Adam Oller vs. LHP Cole Irvin

Oller (0-0, 4.66 ERA) is tabbed for his 1st start of the season. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 5.6 K/9 through 9 2/3 IP over 2 relief appearances.

Logged a 6.68 ERA across 14 games as a starter in his 2022 rookie season but posted a 4.79 ERA over his last 7 starts
Allowed 1 R on 2 H and 3 BB with 3 K across 5 IP in his last appearance against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 7

Irvin (0-2, 9.35 ERA) is making his 3rd start. He has a 2.08 WHIP, 6.2 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 8 2/3 IP.

Has pitched around a .407 batting average on balls in play (BABIP)
Draws an easier foe after seeing the Boston Red Sox (5.67 runs per game) and New York Yankees (5.08 runs per game) in his first 2 starts

Athletics at Orioles odds

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Moneyline: Athletics +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Orioles -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +2.5 (-130) | Orioles -2.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Athletics at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

Neither bullpen has been any great shakes so far (Baltimore 4.20 ERA, Oakland 5.66 ERA), but the Orioles relievers have been hurt by a .326 BABIP.

The home nine has the edge on the mound — both starter and bullpen — and at the plate. The Athletics are just 1-5 on the road and this is a get-away day for them as they travel to Oakland after this game.

Peg the O’s as a 70% proposition, perhaps plus a point or 2. The current tag is a fair one, -220 or better brings good leverage into play. That takes a certain bankroll level for most players. Consider a play on the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

The spread here brings some risk into play but the Orioles are worth the risk. Baltimore is 4-2 over its last 6 games against Oakland, and 4 wins have been by 3 or more runs.

On a warmed-up day in Baltimore — with a light breeze blowing out to right field — TAKE THE ORIOLES -2.5 (+105).

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Over/Under

Weather and A’s pitching says Over. Baltimore pitching says Under. We should say PASS.

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Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics meet Thursday for Opening Day. First pitch at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled for 10:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023. The angels won the season series 12-7 in 2022.

The Angels had some difficulty with the last-place Athletics last season, winning just 12 of the 19 meetings, although Oakland posted a 3-game sweep at home to close out the regular season. L.A. was just 6-4 in 10 trips to Oakland Coliseum.

The Halos looked to give DH/RHP Shohei Ohtani, 3B Anthony Rendon and OF Mike Trout some help in the lineup by acquiring OF Hunter Renfroe (Milwaukee Brewers) and SS Gio Urshela (Minnesota Twins) in the offseason.

The Athletics added veterans 1B/DH Jesus Aguilar (Miami Marlins/Baltimore Orioles), SS Aledmys Diaz (Houston Astros) and 3B Jace Peterson (Milwaukee Brewers) to try and bolster the lineup.

However, their rotation figures to be a disaster. LHP Kyle Muller is the Opening Day starter, and the rest of the rotation consists of RHP Shintaro Fujinami, LHP Ken Waldichuk, RHP James Kaprielian and LHP JP Sears. It’s gonna be a long season on the east side of the Bay.

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Angels at Athletics projected starters

RHP Shohei Ohtani vs. LHP Kyle Muller

Ohtani finished 2022 with a 15-9 record, 2.33 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 across 166 IP in 28.

Allowed 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB with 9 K across 4 2/3 IP in a loss against Houston on Opening Day last season
Posted an 8-5 record, 2.92 ERA and .207 opponent batting average (OBA) with 100 K across 77 IP in 14 road starts in ’22
Went 2-2 with a 1.09 ERA, .167 OBA and 28 K in 24 2/3 IP in 4 starts against Oakland last season

Muller was 1-1 with an 8.03 ERA and posted a 1.70 WHIP, 5.84 BB/9 and 8.76 K/9 across 12 1/3 IP in 3 starts in 2022 with the Atlanta Braves.

Won the Opening Day start in the spring despite going 1-3 with a 6.50 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 4 starts and 1 relief appearance in Spring Training
Has a career 3-5 record, 5.14 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 49 IP in 11 starts and 12 appearances in parts of 2 seasons, both with Atlanta

Angels at Athletics odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Angels -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels -1.5 (-120) | Athletics +1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Angels at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 5, Athletics 1

Moneyline

The Angels (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive, especially for a road team.

Ohtani is a tremendous pitcher and the Halos offense is strong but it’s a little too risky for not enough reward.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The ANGELS -1.5 (-120) is worth a look on the run line, despite some risk. The Halos are just 2-4 in the past 6 tries against the Athletics as a favorite on the run line. Still, L.A. has a new-look offense, and it should do enough to support Ohtani in a favorable matchup.

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Over/Under

UNDER 7 (-110) is worth playing in this opener.

The Under is 8-3-1 in the past 12 meetings between these clubs in Oakland and is 20-6-2 in the past 28 meetings overall between these AL West rivals.

The Angels closed out last season hitting the Under in the final 4 games against left-handed starting pitchers, too, while the A’s cashed the Under in their final 6 games against right-handed starting pitchers.

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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (56-98) and Los Angeles Angels (68-86) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set Wednesday at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Angels lead 10-4 and have won 4 straight

The Athletics have lost 4 of their last 5 games after Tuesday’s 4-3 loss at the Angels. Oakland starter RHP James Kaprielian allowed 3 ER on 10 H with 5 K through 6 IP while LHP A.J. Puk took the loss in relief.

Angels LF Jo Adell had the game-winning RBI single in the 8th inning Tuesday while former AL MVP Shohei Ohtani finished with 2 hits to extend his hitting streak to a career-high 12 games.

Top Angels catching prospect Logan O’Hoppe makes his major league debut Wednesday.

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Athletics at Angels projected starters

RHP Adrián Martínez vs. RHP Michael Lorenzen

Martínez (4-5, 6.10 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.52 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 48 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision Thuraday vs. the Seattle Mariners with 5 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 2 BB and 7 K
First career start vs. the Angels

Lorenzen (7-6, 4.78 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 86 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision Thursday at the Texas Rangers with 5 IP, 3 ER, 2 H, 2 BB and 7 K
2022 vs. Oakland: 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA (13 IP, 1 ER) in 2 starts

Athletics at Angels odds

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Money line (ML): Athletics +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Angels -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-130) | Angels -1.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Athletics at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Athletics 4, Angels 3

Money line

BET ATHLETICS (+155).

The Angels are overvalued in this spot, especially since Lorenzen’s stats vs. Oakland are not sustainable this season. The A’s should win straight up Wednesday.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ATHLETICS +1.5 (-130).

Oakland should bounce back after blowing an early 3-run lead to the Angels Tuesday. Take advantage of the low price and bet the A’s on the RL.

Over/Under

PASS.

This number is right where it should be. There are better opportunities on the ML and RL.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Seattle Mariners (81-67) and Oakland Athletics (55-94) conclude a 3-game set Thursday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is at 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Seattle leads 8-7

The Mariners have dropped the first 2 games of this series and are 1-5 in their last 6 games — all on the road. The setbacks mark a reversal of fortune for a Seattle team that was 13-4 away from home between Aug. 2-Sept. 4.

Prior to this series, the Athletics had been 6-15 with a .587 OPS in their previous 21 games at the Oakland Coliseum. Oakland has now earned back-to-back wins at home for the first time since Aug. 27-28.

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Mariners at Athletics projected starters

RHP George Kirby vs. RHP Adrian Martinez

Kirby (7-4, 2.98 ERA) has authored a 1.12 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 through 117 2/3 IP across 22 starts.

Has logged a 1.33 ERA with just 2 BB over his last 27 IP
Has clocked a 2.88 ERA away from home
Owns a 2.50 ERA across 3 turns against Oakland

Martinez (4-5, 5.77 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.51 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 43 2/3 IP.

Coughed up 7 runs in a 4 2/3-inning start at Seattle June 30
Has yielded 11 ER over his last 8 2/3 IP

Mariners at Athletics odds

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Money line: Mariners -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Athletics +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (-130) | Athletics +1.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, Athletics 3

Money line

Martinez has been fly-ball-unlucky thus far. Take the Oakland side of this offering if you can get the Athletics at +200. Otherwise, PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The fairer price as lined is OAKLAND +1.5 (+105).

The Mariners have scored 1 run in each of the first 2 games of this series. They’ve hoisted that meager tally in 4 of their last 5 games.

Over/Under

Crisscrossing signals here: AVOID.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Seattle Mariners (81-66) and Oakland Athletics (54-94) continue a 3-game set Wednesday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Seattle leads 8-6

The Mariners lost Tuesday’s series opener 4-1 and are 1-4 in their last 5 games. All 5 games have been on the road, and the setbacks mark a reversal of fortune. From Aug. 2-Sept. 4, Seattle went 13-4 away from home.

Prior to Tuesday’s win, the Athletics had been 6-15 with a .587 OPS in its previous 21 games at the Oakland Coliseum. In games both at home and away, Oakland is just 5-13 over its last 18 games.

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Mariners at Athletics projected starters

LHP Robbie Ray vs. RHP James Kaprielian

Ray (12-10, 3.72 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 171 2/3 IP.

Has a 2.30 ERA across his last 5 starts against Oakland (2021-22)
Has coughed up 4 HRs and 9 ER overall in his last 10 IP

Kaprielian (3-9, 4.70 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 115 IP.

Has held foes to 2 runs or less in 4 of his last 5 starts
Seattle batters own a high-contact .793 OPS against him

Mariners at Athletics odds

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Money line: Mariners -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Athletics +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (-120) | Athletics +1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 5, Athletics 3

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