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Oakland Athletics at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oakland Athletics (48-110) play the finale of a 3-game series against the Minnesota Twins (85-73) on Thursday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 5-0

The Athletics lost 6-4 to the Twins Wednesday, giving them their 8th loss in their last 10 games. With the regular season nearing a close, Oakland will have its 2nd straight season of finishing with 60 or fewer wins.

Twins OF Max Kepler had a 4-hit performance Tuesday, while 2B Edouard Julien and C Ryan Jeffers contributed home runs. Minnesota has already clinched the AL Central and is tied for the 6th-best record in the AL.

Athletics at Twins projected starters

RHP Luis Medina vs. RHP Sonny Gray

Medina (3-10, 5.64 ERA) makes his 17th start and 23rd appearance. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 103 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 7-3 home loss vs. Detroit Tigers last Thursday
Road stats: 1-6, 6.60 ERA (46 1/3 IP, 34 ER) in 7 starts and 3 relief appearances
Making first career start vs. the Twins

Gray (8-8, 2.80 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 180 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 8 K in a 1-0 home loss vs. Los Angeles Angels Saturday
Home stats: 4-5, 2.69 ERA (93 2/3 IP, 28 ER) in 16 starts
Career vs. Athletics: 1-1, 4.66 ERA (19 1/3 IP, 10 ER) in 4 starts

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Athletics at Twins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Twins -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (+100) | Twins -1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Athletics at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

While the Twins (-275) should improve to 6-0 against the Athletics on the season, taking their moneyline at the current9 odds isn’t advised. So go ahead and PASS on the moneyline entirely in this game.

Run line/Against the spread

TWINS -1.5 (-120) is the play on the run line with Minnesota having a massive advantage on the mound. Gray has been fantastic this season and the Twins have won by at least 2 runs in the first 2 meetings of this 3-game series.

Over/Under

OVER 8 (-120) is how I’d play the run total with the Twins poised to score a decent number of runs against Medina. Medina has given up at least 3 runs in 4 of his last 5 starts.

The Over is also 5-0 in the first 5 meetings between the Athletics and the Twins this season.

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Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Los Angeles Angels (64-70) open a 3-game series against the Oakland Athletics (39-95) on Friday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Angels lead 5-2

The Angels secured a 10-8 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday to end a 3-game losing skid. Los Angeles is 3-7 in its last 10 games and is in 4th place in the AL West and 11 1/2 games back of an AL Wild Card.

The Athletics lost 5-4 to the Seattle Mariners Wednesday, giving them losses in 4 of their last 5 games. Oakland has tallied a 5-5 record in its last 10 contests but has been eliminated from postseason play.

Angels at Athletics projected starters

LHP Patrick Sandoval vs. LHP JP Sears

Sandoval (7-10, 3.95 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 123 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 7 K in 3-1 road win vs. New York Mets last Friday
2023 road stats: 5-5, 3.50 ERA (64 1/3 IP, 25 ER) across 13 starts
Career vs. Athletics: 4-3, 1.93 ERA (56 IP, 12 ER) in 10 starts

Sears (2-11, 4.80 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 140 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 6 ER, 9 H, 2 BB, 8 K in a 6-2 road loss vs. Chicago White Sox Saturday
2023 home stats: 0-5, 5.49 ERA (59 IP, 36 ER) in 11 starts
Career vs. Angels: 0-1, 7.45 ERA (9 2/3 IP, 8 ER) in 2 starts

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Angels 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 8:57 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Angels -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Athletics +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels -1.5 (+110) | Athletics +1.5 (-135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Angels at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 5, Athletics 3

Moneyline

I’ll side with the ANGELS (-150) on the road in Friday’s divisional matchup with both of these teams struggling. Los Angeles has won 5 of the 7 meetings this season and Sandoval has pitched better in recent starts.

Run line/Against the spread

ANGELS -1.5 (+110) is how I’d wager on the run line with Sears’ home woes this season. The Angels have defeated the Athletics by at least 2 runs in 4 of its 5 wins against them this year.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-105) is the lean as Sandoval should limit the Athletics and the Angels aren’t lighting it up recently. Sandoval has given up 2 or fewer runs in 4 of his last 5 starts, while the Athletics have produced 4 or fewer runs in 5 straight contests.

The Under is also 4-2 in the last 6 meetings in Oakland.

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Oakland Athletics at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Oakland Athletics at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oakland Athletics (19-58) and Toronto Blue Jays (41-35) begin a 3-game series in Toronto on Friday. First pitch at Rogers Centre is slated for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Fanduel Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Blue Jays and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; teams split 6 games in 2022

The Athletics lost their 8th straight game on Thursday, 6-1 against the Cleveland Indians. Oakland is only scoring 2.5 runs per game during the losing streak. They are 10-29 on the road this season.

The Blue Jays return home after finishing 4-5 on their 9-game road trip. They begin a 9-game homestand against the team with the worst record in MLB. Toronto is 19-13 at Rogers Centre this season.

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Athletics at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP James Kaprielian vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Kaprielian (2-6, 6.38 ERA) will make his 11th start and 14th appearance. He has a 1.64 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 8 K/9 in 55 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K in a 3-2 home loss vs. the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday
Only start vs Blue Jays: No-decision, 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 1 K in a 2-1 road loss on July 6, 2022

Bassitt (7-5, 4.16 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 88 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 K in a 11-7 road loss vs. the Texas Rangers Sunday
Last start vs Athletics: Win, 8 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K in a 9-2 road win on Sept. 23, 2022, as a member of the New York Mets

Athletics at Blue Jays odds

Provided by Fanduel Sportsbook’s ; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Blue Jays -295 (bet $295 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (+114) | Blue Jays -1.5 (-137)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Athletics at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 8, Athletics 2

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Blue Jays are the heavy favorite in this game for good reason but no way am I going to put up 3 units to win 1 back. Stay away from the moneyline and look to the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BLUE JAYS -1.5 (-138) is a bet I’m willing to make. The Blue Jays will take care of business at home where they are 6 games above .500 on the season. Bassitt has been stellar at home, sporting a 2.18 ERA in 6 starts. In his 3 victories at Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays have covered the run line in 2 of them. He has not lost at home since April 13.

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Over/Under

OVER 9 (-110) is the lean. I would go light on this bet, like 1/2 unit if anything. The Blue Jays will beat up on Kaprielian in this game. He has been terrible on the road, sporting a 7.27 ERA and allowing an opponent batting average of .282. Toronto is batting .263 with .753 OPS against right handed pitchers this season.

My only question is whether or not Oakland will able to do their part against Bassitt.

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Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (19-57) finish out a 3-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (35-38) on Thursday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 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 4-1

The Athletics lost 7-6 to the Guardians on Wednesday, extending their losing streak to 7 games. Oakland has the worst record in baseball and is 18 games behind the 4th-place Seattle Mariners in the AL West.

In Wednesday’s 1-run victory, 3B Jose Ramirez and 1B Josh Naylor combined to supply 7 hits, including Naylor’s 9th HR of the season. Cleveland has won 3 games in a row and is only 1 game back of the Minnesota Twins atop the AL Central.

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Athletics at Guardians projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. LHP Logan Allen

Sears (1-4, 4.24 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 76 1/3 innings.

Has surrendered at least 1 HR in 11 of his 14 starts and is tied for the 6th-most HRs allowed (17) this season
April 4 vs. Guardians: 4 2/3 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K and no-decision in 4-3 win

Allen (3-2, 3.95 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 54 2/3 innings.

After giving up 3 ER or fewer in his 1st 8 starts, has allowed 10 ER, 13 H with 6 BB and 6 K in 9 IP in his last 2 starts
Guardians are 7-3 in Allen’s 10 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 at 8:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Guardians -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-135) | Guardians -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Athletics at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

The Guardians should be able to extend their winning streak to 4 games on Thursday against the Athletics. That being said, wagering on Cleveland’s moneyline at the current odds (-185) isn’t advised. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

GUARDIANS -1.5 (+110) has solid value with the Athletics being the worst team in baseball. Allen has sputtered in recent starts, but the Athletics have the worst wOBA (.236) and wRC+ (53) against left-handed pitching since the start of June.

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Over/Under

With the Guardians coming off a 7-run performance on Wednesday, OVER 8 (+100) is an enticing bet. Despite Oakland’s woes against southpaws, Cleveland owns the 8th-best wRC+ (113) against left-handed pitching since the beginning of June.

The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland and 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings overall.

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Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (10-38) begin a 4-game series against the Seattle Mariners (22-24) on Monday at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 3-0

The Athletics were shut out by the Houston Astros 2-0 on Sunday. Oakland is amid a 4-game losing streak and has lost 8 of its last 10 contests.

The Mariners lost 3-2 against the Atlanta Braves Sunday. Seattle has lost 4 of its last 5 games and was 4-6 in its last 10 contests.

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Athletics at Mariners projected starters

LHP Kyle Muller vs. RHP Luis Castillo

Muller (1-3, 7.71 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.95 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 42 IP.

Has given up 4-plus ER in 6 of his first 9 starts and 5-plus ER in 3 straight turns
Has allowed 1 HR in 7 consecutive starts

Castillo (2-2, 3.31 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 through 51 2/3 IP.

After giving up a combined 2 ER in his first 4 starts, he’s surrendered 3-plus ER in 4 of his last 5 outings
Has allowed a total of 6 HR in his last 4 turns

Athletics at Mariners odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Mariners -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +2.5 (-120) | Mariners -2.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Athletics at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 6, Athletics 2

Moneyline

AVOID.

Unless you believe the Athletics can pull off the upset on the road, then wagering on the moneyline in this game isn’t worth the risk. The Mariners (-300) are likely to win, but the odds are too steep to warrant a bet.

Run line/Against the spread

I typically wouldn’t advocate for a team to win by 3 runs, but MARINERS -2.5 (+100) is the pick in this game with the pitching matchup being lopsided. Despite Castillo’s recent woes, Muller has been one of the worst starters in baseball and the Athletics are a perfect get-right team for Castillo to face.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 7.5 (-120).

Even with Castillo on the mound for the Mariners and limiting the Athletics, Muller is bleeding runs to opposing teams at a torrid pace. And even when Muller exits the game, Oakland’s bullpen has allowed the most earned runs (135) in the league.

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Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oakland Athletics (8-26) close out a 3-game series against the Kansas City Royals (8-26) on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Athletics lead 2-0

The Athletics squeaked out a 5-4 victory over the Royals Saturday. Oakland has won both of the first 2 games of the series while outscoring Kansas City 17-12.

The Royals have lost 3 games in a row with their 2 recent losses to the Athletics. Kansas City has tallied a 2-8 record in its last 10 contests.

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Athletics at Royals projected starters

RHP Mason Miller vs. LHP Ryan Yarbrough

Miller (0-1, 3.52 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 15 1/3 IP.

Has struck out at least 5 batters in each of his first 3 starts
Allowed 0 ER on 0 H with 4 BB and 6 K over 7 IP in his last start against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday

Yarbrough (0-4, 7.40 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 10th appearance. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 5.2 K/9 through 20 2/3 IP.

His first 7 appearances this season were out of the bullpen: 13 IP, 11 ER, 15 H, 3 BB, 5 K
Given up 6 ER on 9 H and 4 BB with 7 K in 7 2/3 IP across his 2 starts

Athletics at Royals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Royals -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics -1.5 (+135) | Royals +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Athletics at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Athletics 6, Royals 3

Moneyline

The ATHLETICS (-115) are who I’d side with in this contest between struggling teams considering how good Miller has looked in his first 3 starts. The Athletics are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings with the Royals and 17-5 in the last 22 meetings in Kansas City.

Run line/Against the spread

ATHLETICS -1.5 (+135) has decent value with Oakland looking to sweep the series on Sunday. Yarbrough has sputtered this season for the Royals regardless of if he’s been the starter or come out of the bullpen and the Athletics are swinging a hot bat in this series.

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Over/Under

UNDER 10 (-115) is how I’d wager on the run total in this matchup. Even with Yarbrough’s struggles, Miller is coming off his best start of the season and should limit Kansas City Sunday.

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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, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Mariners (14-16) conclude a 3-game series against the Oakland Athletics (6-25) on Thursday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 2-0

The Mariners defeated the Athletics 7-2 on Wednesday after scoring 5 runs in the top of the 10th inning, including a 3-run HR from 3B Eugenio Suarez. The victory extended Seattle’s win streak to 3 games.

The Athletics have dropped 2 straight games and 8 of their last 10. Oakland will have lost all 10 of its series to begin the season regardless of the outcome of Thursday’s game.

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Mariners at Athletics projected starters

RHP George Kirby vs. RHP Drew Rucinski

Kirby (2-2, 2.93 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 0.6 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 30 2/3 IP.

Has notched at least 6 IP in each of his last 4 starts after going just 4 1/3 IP in his season debut
Owns a 1-0 record with a 4.43 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 11.1 K/9 in 4 career starts against the Athletics.

Rucinski (0-1, 4.76 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 2.12 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 1.6 K/9 through 5 2/3 IP.

His season debut was his 1st appearance in MLB since Sept. 29, 2018, as a reliever with the Miami Marlins and 1st MLB start since 2015 with the Los Angeles Angels
Allowed 3 ER on 11 H with 1 BB and 1 K in 5 2/3 IP vs. the Cincinnati Reds Friday

Mariners 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 8:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Athletics +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -2.5 (+110) | Athletics +2.5 (-135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 5, Athletics 3

Moneyline

AVOID.

Unless you believe the Athletics will secure their 7th win of the season on Thursday, then I’d just refrain from wagering on the moneyline in this contest as the odds on Seattle (-250) are too steep to warrant a wager.

Run line/Against the spread

ATHLETICS +2.5 (-135) is the lean in this game as this is a decent-sized run line. The Mariners have a massive pitching advantage in this game but it’s tough for teams to beat an opponent by 3 or more runs on the road.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the pick in Thursday’s tilt with Kirby on the mound for the Mariners. Seattle also hasn’t been consistent in scoring runs as they’ve posted more than 5 runs just twice in its last 10 games.

The Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between these clubs.

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New York Mets at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Mets (7-6) will begin a 3-game series against the Oakland Athletics (3-10) on Friday at RingCentral Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 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: First meeting; Mets went 2-1 vs. the Athletics in 2022

The Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 on Wednesday. New York has won 4 of its last 6 games following a 3-4 start to the season.

The Athletics lost 8-7 to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday with C Adley Rutschman launching a walk-off HR in the 9th inning off of RHP Trevor May. Oakland has lost 7 of its last 8 games and has been outscored 66-33 in that span.

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Mets at Athletics projected starters

RHP Kodai Senga vs. RHP James Kaprielian

Senga (2-0, 1.59 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 11 1/3 IP.

Has walked 3 batters in each of his 1st 2 starts
Hasn’t allowed more than 1 ER in either of his 1st 2 starts

Kaprielian (0-1, 11.17 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.97 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 9 2/3 IP.

Has given up 5-plus ER in each of his 1st 2 starts
A’s have been outscored 23-11 in his 1st 2 starts

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 9:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (-130) | Athletics +1.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mets at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 7, Athletics 2

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Mets are expected to cruise to an easy victory on Friday, but taking them to win straight up isn’t advised with the lack of profit you’d receive if they win.

Run line/Against the spread

BET METS -1.5 (-130).

Senga has looked comfortable in his 2 starts for the Mets and he shouldn’t have much trouble silencing Oakland’s lineup. Meanwhile, Kaprielian has struggled to begin the season and New York’s lineup is capable of doing damage.

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Over/Under

OVER 8 (-110) is the lean in this matchup as the Mets could score 8 runs themselves in this contest. Even if Kaprielian doesn’t pitch long into the game, he’s given up 5 ER in each of his 1st 2 starts despite not going longer than 5 IP.

The Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Oakland and 9-1 in the last 10 meetings overall.

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Oakland Athletics at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (2-7) open a 4-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (4-5) on Monday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is scheduled for 6:35 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: First meeting of the 2023 season. The Athletics went 4-3 against the Orioles in 2022.

The Athletics lost 11-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, losing 11-0 for a 2nd straight game. Oakland has lost 4 consecutive games and was outscored 31-5 in its 3-game series against Tampa Bay over the weekend.

The Orioles were defeated by the New York Yankees 5-3 on Sunday. Baltimore has dropped 2 straight games and 3 of its last 4 contests.

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Athletics at Orioles projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Kyle Gibson

Sears (0-0, 5.79 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 3 ER on 8 H and 1 BB with 5 K through 4 2/3 IP in his debut against the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday.

Tossed a career-high 98 pitches against the Guardians
Has allowed 2 ER or more in 6 of his last 7 appearances dating back to last season

Gibson (2-0, 4.50 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 0.8 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 through 12 IP.

Gave up at least 2 ER and exactly 6 H in both starts this season
Boasts a 5-3 record with a 4.05 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 7.5 K/9 in 10 career starts vs. the Athletics

Athletics at Orioles odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Orioles -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-135) | Orioles -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Athletics at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Orioles (-185) should come away with the win on Monday, but taking them at the current odds isn’t worth the risk.

Run line/Against the spread

ORIOLES -1.5 (+110) has solid value as the Athletics have struggled to keep games close this season. Oakland has lost by at least 2 runs in 6 of its 7 defeats so far.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-105) is the lean in this matchup with how many runs the Athletics give up and the pitching matchup. Oakland has surrendered 6 or more runs in 7 of its first 9 games this season and Gibson has given up multiple runs in each of his first 2 starts.

The Athletics are 5-0-1 to the Over in their last 6 overall, while the Orioles are 4-0 to the Over in their last 4 games against a left-handed pitcher.

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Oakland Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (2-4) open a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (6-0) Friday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023. The Rays went 4-3 against the Athletics in 2022.

The Athletics lost 6-4 in 10 innings to the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday, their 4th loss in their last 5 games. Oakland has been outscored 41-22 in the first 6 games of the season.

The Rays defeated the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Wednesday to extend their win streak to 6 games to begin the season. Tampa Bay has allowed 2 or fewer runs in all but one of its games.

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Athletics at Rays projected starters

LHP Ken Waldichuk vs. RHP Zach Eflin

Waldichuk (0-1, 9.53 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 6 ER on 9 H and 1 BB with 4 K over 5 2/3 IP in his debut against the Los Angeles Angels Sunday.

Allowed 3 HR in his season debut but only allowed 5 HR in 7 starts in 2022.
Needed 96 pitches to get through 5 2/3 IP last time out.

Eflin (1-0, 1.80 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 1 ER on 3 H and 1 BB with 5 K over 5 IP in his debut vs. the Detroit Tigers Saturday.

Tossed 74 pitches in his first start of the season.
Tossed 4-scoreless IP with 2 H and 2 BB with 3 K in his lone career start against the Athletics on Apr. 10, 2022, as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Athletics at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Rays -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-110) | Rays -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Athletics at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Athletics 2

Moneyline

PASS.

Even though I envision the Rays (-225) cruising to a win on Friday, I’d refrain from betting on them to get the victory straight up with the lack of profit you’d receive.

Run line/Against the spread

BET RAYS -1.5 (-110).

Tampa Bay’s pitching has been dominant thus far and I don’t expect that to change against a below-average team like Oakland. The Rays also have guys like OF Randy Arozarena, SS Wander Franco, and 1B Yandy Diaz that should excel against Waldichuk.

The Rays have won each of their 6 games this season by 4 or more runs.

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Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-105) is the pick in this matchup with the Rays lineups’ ability to hit southpaws. The Rays have scored 5 or more runs in 5 of their first 6 games and may be able to hit this Over themselves.

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