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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

Money line

Robbie Ray is a fly-balling port-sider who benefits from his home park. But night games at Oakland Coliseum fit the bill nearly as well.

Seattle is a decent play up to -220. PASS on the current price.

Run line/Against the spread

TAKE THE MARINERS -1.5 (-120). 

Six of Oakland’s last 7 losses have been by multiple runs. Kaprielian is coming off 105 pitches in his last, and this could be setting up Oakland’s middle relief for a bit too much work in this game.

Over/Under

Crisscrossing signals here: TAKE A PASS AND LOOK ELSEWHERE.

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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 (81-65) and Oakland Athletics (53-94) swing into a 3-game set Tuesday at Oakland Coliseum, starting 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 8-5. Over the last 2 seasons, the Mariners are a combined 23-9 against Oakland.

The Mariners have lost 3 of their last 4 and are just 4-6 over their last 10. Seattle won at the Los Angeles Angels 9-1 Monday to avoid a 4-game sweep.

The Athletics were idle Monday. They are back in Oakland after a 2-4 road trip. But home has not exactly been kind to these A’s: The club is 6-15 with a .587 OPS over its last 21 games at the Oakland Coliseum.

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Mariners at Athletics projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. LHP J.P. Sears

Castillo (7-5, 2.68 ERA) is tabbed for his 23rd start of the season. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 134 1/3 IP.

  • Struggled in only other career appearance at Oakland Coliseum, allowing 4 runs in 5 innings on 8 hits and 1 walk in 5-3 loss Aug. 21
  • Has clocked a 2.11 ERA over last 7 starts
  • Season ERA and WHIP figures are would-be career bests

Sears (5-2, 3.90 ERA) has made 9 starts among 14 appearances. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 through 55 1/3 IP.

  • Owns a 3.89 ERA as a starter
  • Went 5 strong innings against Seattle (and Castillo) Aug. 21, notching the win: Allowed 1 run on 6 hits and a walk with 3 K’s
  • Struggled mightily over last 2 starts: 0-1, 16.50 ERA (6 IP, 11 ER), 5 HR allowed

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 (-117) | Athletics +1.5 (-103)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

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Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Athletics 5, Mariners 4

Money line

The Mariners have lost 4 straight series openers. It’s tough to go all-in on Sears right about now, but consider an Oakland play if the tag hits +185 or better. Otherwise, STEER CLEAR.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: Would rather chance the bigger payday on the Oakland ML.

Over/Under

Castillo has the tendency of struggling a bit in the back half of 2 straight starts on the road, and these A’s had him clocked the first time they faced him.

Both Castillo and Sears have their numbers tamped down a bit by some generous clutch pitching results.

Some 2-sided regression and a batter’s breeze in the forecast is enough to tilt this one off its 6.5-run axis. TAKE OVER 6.5 (-135).

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Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (52-92) and Houston Astros (94-50) continue a 4-game series at Minute Maid Park Friday. First pitch will be at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Houston leads 10-6

The Athletics yielded 5 runs in losing Thursday’s series opener 5-2. Oakland has coughed up 20 runs over its last 3 games, and the club has filed a 3-11 mark and 6.57 ERA in its last 14 games.

The Astros have won 5 contests in a row. Houston pitching has been sharp recently, with the club going 13-3 since Aug. 28. Astros hurlers own a tidy 1.95 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over that span.

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Athletics at Astros projected starters

RHP Adrian Martinez vs. RHP Justin Verlander

Martinez (4-4, 5.59 ERA) is tabbed for his 9th start. He owns a 1.53 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 38 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed 7 ER on 14 hits in his last start Saturday vs. the Chicago White Sox
  • The 25-year-old rookie notched a 5.72 ERA across 18 starts at Triple-A this season

Verlander (16-3, 1.84 ERA) is lined up for his 25th start. He has a 0.86 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 152 IP.

  • Returning from the 15-day IL (calf) for this home start; last pitched Aug. 28
  • Owns a 3.26 ERA over his 478-game career, but has logged a 2.94 mark when pitching on 6-plus days of rest
  • Current Oakland batters own an aggregate .383 OPS against him

Athletics at Astros odds

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  • Money line: Athletics +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Astros -380 (bet $380 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +2.5 (-125) | Astros -2.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Athletics at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 6, Athletics 3

Money line

The Houston bullpen situation nixes value on that side. Oakland being Oakland offers no value on that end.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Houston -2.5 might would have upped value in some pitching scenarios, but not this one. Perhaps at a +110 price or better, that play becomes actionable.

Over/Under

Verlander has logged some favorable rates around the margins and is backed by a bullpen that is in fatigue territory with its back-end use of late. Mix in Verlander’s time off and questionable Oakland pitching.

Now add in the fact the Athletics found their way to 25 runs over 3 games prior to this series.

The Over 7.5 was a solid play in Thursday’s opener, but the 2 sides went a combined 3-of-15 with runners in scoring position and the Under prevailed.

BACK THE OVER 7.5 (-102).

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Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (52-91) and Houston Astros (93-50) open a 4-game series at Minute Maid Park Thursday. First pitch is at 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Houston leads 9-6

The Athletics are continuing a road trip that opened with a split of 2 games against the Texas Rangers. Both games were high-scoring affairs, and the Oakland pitching staff owns a Boeing 7.95 ERA over its last 8 games. The A’s are 2-6 over that stretch; they are 6-10 across their last 16 games.

The Astros are back at home after taking 3 straight games at the Detroit Tigers. Houston has won 4 in a row overall. Its pitching has been sharp recently with the club going 12-3 since Aug. 28. Astros hurlers own a tidy 1.95 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over that span.

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Athletics at Astros projected starters

RHP James Kaprielian vs. RHP Lance McCullers, Jr.

Kaprielian (3-9, 4.79 ERA) has registered a 1.42 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 through 109 IP across 22 starts.

  • Has been solid over recent road turns, posting a 2.70 ERA over his last 6 starts away from home
  • Scratched from his last scheduled start (Friday) and has been day-to-day with a finger injury

McCullers Jr. (3-1, 2.20 ERA) is tabbed for his 6th start after coming off the injured list (flexor strain) in August. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 28 2/3 IP.

  • Threw a season-high 105 pitches in his last outing Friday vs. the Los Angeles Angels; walked just 1 batter after walking 14 over his first 22 IP this season
  • Has clocked a 2.73 ERA and 1.07 WHIP at home since 2020
  • Owns a 1.55 ERA over his last 5 starts against Oakland

Athletics at Astros odds

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  • Money line: Athletics +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Astros -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +2.5 (-125) | Astros -2.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Athletics at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, Athletics 3

Money line

The Houston bullpen likely grabs a decent chunk of this game with McCullers coming back after a big workload in his last outing. Weighing expected vs. real stats, that really does not add value to the Houston side.

Oakland has been +250 or higher 3 times this season and is 3-0 in those games. However, the A’s are a terrible team and not worth taking in just about any spot from here on out.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Houston -2.5 might would have upped value in some pitching scenarios, but not this one.

Over/Under

Both hurlers have had some fortunate rates around the margins. The shakier of these two offenses — Oakland — has found its way to 25 runs over its last 3 games.

BACK THE OVER 7.5 (-120).

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Chicago White Sox at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Chicago White Sox (70-68) and Oakland Athletics (50-88) meet Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET to continue a 4-game series at Oakland Coliseum. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Chicago leads 3-1

The White Sox won Thursday’s series opener 14-2 and are 7-2 in their last 9 games. Chicago pitching has been strong over that stretch, posting a fine 2.48 ERA, 1.06 WHIP. They’re 1.5 games out of 1st place in the AL Central.

The Athletics are just 1-7 in their last 8 games, and their pitching has trended the other way. Oakland has registered a 6.71 ERA in those 8 games and a 5.48 mark since Aug. 18.

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White Sox at Athletics projected starters

RHP Lucas Giolito vs. RHP James Kaprielian

Giolito (10-9, 5.21 ERA) has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 133 IP in 25 starts.

  • Has notched a 3.91 ERA in 69 road innings
  • Has been roughed up by a .354 batting average on balls in play
  • Facing an Oakland club that ranks 29th in the league with a .620 OPS against right-handed pitching

Kaprielian (3-9, 4.79 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 109 IP.

  • Figures to see a right-leaning Chicago batting order and has scuffled against bats from that side (.848 OPS allowed)
  • Has benefited from a .264 BABIP

White Sox at Athletics odds

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  • Money line: White Sox -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Athletics +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (+102) | Athletics +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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White Sox at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Athletics 3

Money line

Chicago is on a nice roll and is playing important games. Oakland is out of it and is playing out meaningless quadruple-A at-bats.

The starting pitching matchup has some hidden edge to it. BACK THE WHITE SOX -170.

Run line/Against the spread

Four of Oakland’s last 5 losses have been by 3 runs or more. The Athletics have lost 24 games this season by 5 runs or more.

BACK THE WHITE SOX -1.5 (+102).

Over/Under

No lean to either side: STEER CLEAR.

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Chicago White Sox at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Chicago White Sox (69-68) and Oakland Athletics (50-87) meet Thursday at 9:40 p.m. ET to start a 4-game series at Oakland Coliseum. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Chicago leads 2-1

The White Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 games. Chicago pitching has been strong over that stretch, posting a fine 2.54 ERA.

The Athletics are just 1-6 in their last 7 games, and their pitching has trended the other way. Oakland has registered a 5.63 ERA in those 7 games and a 5.03 mark since Aug. 18.

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White Sox at Athletics projected starters

RHP Dylan Cease vs. LHP J.P. Sears

Cease (13-6, 2.13 ERA) is tabbed for his 28th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 11.4 K/9 in 156 IP.

  • Coming off a near-no-hitter in his last start (made it to 2 outs in the 9th) and has allowed just 3 hits in 17 IP in his last 2 starts
  • Faced the Athletics in Chicago July 31 and allowed 1 R, 4 H, 1 BB and 7 K in 6 IP

Sears (5-1, 2.37 ERA) has appeared in 12 games with 7 starts. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 in 49 1/3 IP.

  • Owns a 1.89 ERA as a starter (3.97 ERA in relief)
  • Has benefited from a high left-on-base rate, and much of that has been related to generous batting-average-on-balls-in-play rates (.174 BABIP in high-leverage situations, .120 BABIP when runners are in scoring position)

White Sox at Athletics odds

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  • Money line: White Sox -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Athletics +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (-112) | Athletics +1.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +112 | U: -140)

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White Sox at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Athletics 3

Money line

The juice is loose. Too much so. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The White Sox have a .772 OPS versus lefty pitchers (.685 OPS vs. righties).

Chicago is on a decent roll and is playing important games. And in this game  it has its best pitcher on the bump. Even if Cease is a bit fatigued in this near-no-no hangover, the price here is solid.

BACK THE WHITE SOX -1.5 (-112).

Over/Under

No lean to either side: STEER CLEAR.

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Atlanta Braves at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Atlanta Braves (84-51) fly west to face the Oakland Athletics (50-85) Tuesday in the 1st game of a 2-game set at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Braves vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Braves lead 2-0

Atlanta won its 5th straight game when it disposed of the Miami Marlins to complete a 3-game sweep Sunday. The Braves’ pitching has stepped up and allowed just 5 runs combined in the 5 games. They trail the New York Mets by just 1 game in the NL East.

Oakland snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles Sunday. The Athletics are just 4-11 in interleague games this year, and they’re 22-43 overall at home.

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Braves at Athletics projected starters

RHP Kyle Wright vs. LHP Cole Irvin

Wright (17-5, 2.85 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 154 2/3 IP.

  • Last 2 starts: 14 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 3 BB and 14 K
  • June 7 vs. Oakland: 8 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB and 7 K

Irvin (7-11, 3.35 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 147 2/3 IP.

  • Has allowed 5 ER in 3 of his last 4 starts
  • June 7 at Atlanta: 5 1/3 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB and 6 K

Braves at Athletics odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Braves -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (-125) | Rockies +1.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Braves at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Athletics 2

Money line

Irvin kept Atlanta in check last time, but this team is clicking. The Braves are also 29-13 against left-handed starters. I think the Braves cruise, and so do the books at -230.

Wright has been brilliant, and his home/road splits are pretty similar. Let’s back him and the BRAVES FIRST 5 INNINGS (-133).

Run line/Against the spread

Two of Atlanta’s last 5 wins have been 1-run victories. One of the games against Oakland in June was a 3-2 triumph. With that in mind, I’m a little hesitant to throw down on the RL at -130.

I’d rather take a chance and bet on the BRAVES OVER 4.5 TOTAL RUNS (-107) as Irvin has allowed that himself in 3 of his last 4 starts.

Over/Under

It’s expected to be 90 degrees with a 9-mph wind blowing to the right field pole, which shouldn’t alter much. The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these teams in Oakland and 4-1-2 in their last 7 meetings overall.

LEAN UNDER 7.5 (-122).

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New York Yankees at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Yankees (78-49) tangle with the Oakland Athletics (47-81) Sunday in the finale of a 4-game set at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is set for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Yankees lead 5-1

The Yankees try to put away the A’s after they were clipped 3-2 in 11 innings Saturday. New York has won 5 of its last 6 games but is just 8-12 and 12-18 over the last 20 and 30 games, respectively. New York is just 33-29 on the road, which is a little troubling for a team 29 games over .500.

The A’s have made this a series outside of the 13-4 shellacking they suffered Thursday. Each team has traded 3-2 wins since then. Oakland is just 6-14 and 12-18 over its last 20 and 30 games. The Athletics are just 21-43 at home as well.

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Yankees at Athletics projected starters

RHP Clarke Schmidt vs. RHP Adrian Martinez

Schmidt (5-2, 2.18 ERA) makes his 2nd start and 18th appearance. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 33 IP.

  • Threw 60 pitches over 3 IP of long relief Tuesday and could be good for 60-75 pitches or about 4 IP Sunday.
  • His numbers don’t suffer too much on the road: 2.87 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 8.0 K/9 vs. 1.56 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 at home.

Martinez (2-3, 6.08 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 23 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed 2 ER on 4 H and 1 BB with 5 K in 4 1/3 IP in his last start Aug. 7 against the Giants.
  • He throws a sinker (94 mph avg), changeup and slider. Opponents hit .339 off the sinker, which he throws 53% of the time.

Yankees at Athletics odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Yankees -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Athletics +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (-125) | Athletics +1.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Yankees at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Athletics 4

Money line

The Yankees are heavy favorites, and you can’t risk more than 2 times your return. The Yankees aren’t clicking offensively, but I could see the bats waking up a bit against this pitcher. Take the YANKEES OVER 4.5 TOTAL RUNS (-130).

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Run line/Against the spread

The Yankees would cover a 2.5 RL in just 2 of 6 games against the A’s this year. That said, I don’t have enough belief to run to the window and place a stack on Oakland to stay within 2 runs. However, that’s the best way to go. LEAN ATHLETICS ALTERNATE SPREAD +2.5 (-145).

Over/Under

The wind is blowing out to right-center field at 8 mph, which should make the cavernous Coliseum play a little more hitter-friendly. This number has only hit in 2 of 6 games between the teams, and the Yankees are 3-7 O/U the last 10. So it’s just a LEAN OVER 8.5 (-102).

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New York Yankees at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Yankees (76-48) face the Oakland Athletics (46-79) Thursday in the 1st game of a 4-game set at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Yankees lead 3-0

The Yankees have won 3 in a row after a meltdown of sorts. The Bronx Bombers are 6-14 in the last 20 games and 12-18 in the last 30. Their struggles have been across the board, dealing with injuries in the lineup, inconsistency in the rotation and chaos in the bullpen.

The A’s have had their issues as well, losing 13 of 20. That 7-13 mark is actually 1-game better than the Yankees over the same stretch. Oakland played the Yankees tough in getting swept, as they were only outscored 16-9 in the June series.

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Yankees at Athletics projected starters

RHP Jameson Taillon vs. RHP James Kaprielian

Taillon (11-4, 4.00 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 132 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed 3 ER on 7 H and 2 BB with 6 K in 5 1/3 IP against Oakland earlier this year
  • Having a rough month of August: 1-2 and 5.32 ERA in 4 starts

Kaprielian (3-7, 4.29 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 100 2/3 IP.

  • Has a 2.95 ERA over his last 7 starts
  • Went 1-0 with a 7.59 ERA and 15 K’s in 10 2/3 IP in 2 starts against Yankees last season

Yankees at Athletics odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:17 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Yankees -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Athletics +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (-120) | Athletics +1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Yankees at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Athletics 2

Money line

The Yankees are winning this game, but we’re not spending -220 on it or banking on Taillon to keep a lead in the first 5. There is a special BOOSTED prop bet for TAILLON 6+ K’s and YANKEES WIN (+210) Thursday. It will be close, but there is traction for it to hit. Taillon struck out 6 in 5 1/3 IP in his previous start against Oakland. He has also struck out 21 in 23 2/3 IP (8.0 K/9) this month, which he has struggled with a 5.32 ERA. It’s worth a shot to more than double your wager’s return.

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Run line/Against the spread

The Yankees have won the last 3 games by identical 4-2 scores. They have had issues scoring runs, but they are the far more talented side. Slight LEAN YANKEES -1.5 (-120) or shift your wager to the previous boosted prop.

Over/Under

The total will hinge heavily on the Athletics being able to score runs. They’ve scored 3.3 runs/game over the last 10. I’m just not feeling 8 runs, but I don’t have enough merit to throw down on the Under, either. PASS.

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Miami Marlins at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Miami Marlins at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Miami Marlins (52-69) and Oakland Athletics (45-77) meet Monday  at 9:40 p.m. ET at the Oakland Coliseum. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marlins vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting since 2017; all-time series tied 8-8 since 2003

The Marlins are continuing a road trip that opened with 3 straight losses to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Miami has dropped 4 straight overall and is just 2-8 since Aug. 12.

The Athletics are continuing a homestand that opened with the club taking 2 of 3 from the Seattle Mariners. Oakland was a solid 9-5 in its 1st 14 games of the 2nd half. But the A’s are just 4-11 since.

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Marlins at Athletics projected starters

RHP Edward Cabrera vs. RHP Adam Oller

Cabrera (3-1, 1.78 ERA) has made 6 starts this season. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 30 1/3 IP.

  • Has made those 6 starts in and around time in the minors. Has been with Miami since Aug. 5 in his most recent stint and has not allowed a run through 14 2/3 IP
  • Has an ERA of 2.88 over the last 2 years in the minors

Oller (2-5, 6.63 ERA) has appeared in 15 games (10 as a starter). He has a 1.69 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 5.8 K/9 in 54 1/3 IP.

  • Allowed 1 run in 6 IP in his Wednesday start vs. Texas Rangers
  • Four of his last 6 starts have been against clubs ranking in the top-10 in runs per game

Marlins at Athletics odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:42 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Marlins -145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Athletics +120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins -1.5 (+120) | Athletics +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Marlins at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Marlins 5, Athletics 3

Money line

Miami has played a tough slate during its recent slump. Cabrera gives the Marlins the better chance in the game’s early innings, and the Miami pen — especially the back end — is in much better shape heading into this contest.

Take the Marlins up to a -140 price. PASS otherwise.

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Run line/Against the spread

The tag here works better than the above play on the Money Line. BACK MIAMI -1.5 (+120).

Over/Under

A runs-versus-runs expected analysis comes out pretty even on both sides. There is some lean against the pitching, and on a breeze-out evening the low number here would be worth a look if it got plus return.

PASS on the current Over 7.5, but that’s the play if the tag hits +105 or better.

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