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Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Angels (47-63) and the Oakland Athletics (41-69) meet for the 2nd contest of a 3-game set at Oakland Coliseum Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Angels vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Angels lead series 7-4

The Angels picked up the 1-0 victory in the series opener Monday, as LHP Jose Suarez allowed just 2 H and 2 BB with 8 K across 7 scoreless IP. Los Angeles has alternated wins and losses across its last 6 outings.

The Athletics have dropped 3 games in a row, losing by a combined score of 14-7. Oakland pulled off a surprising 3-1 win Wednesday when it last faced RHP Shohei Ohtani.

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Angels at Athletics projected starters

RHP Shohei Ohtani vs. RHP James Kaprielian

Ohtani (9-7, 2.83 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 13.0 K/9 through 105 IP.

Has managed a 4-3 record, 3.60 ERA and .220 opponent batting average with 64 K across just 45 IP in 8 road starts.
Yielded 3 R (2 ER) with 7 H, 1 BB and 7 K across 5 2/3 IP in a loss to the A’s Wednesday in his last turn.
Is 0-3 with a 5.00 ERA with 29 K across 18 IP over 3 starts since the All-Star break.

Kaprielian (3-5, 4.32 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 through 85 1/3 IP.

Is 0-3 with a 4.59 ERA and 7 HR allowed in just 33 1/3 IP across 7 home outings.
Allowed 1 ER on 6 H and 1 BB with 4 K across 5 1/3 IP Wednesday at Los Angeles to outduel Ohtani for the win.

Angels 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 6:25 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Angels -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Athletics +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels -1.5 (+105) | Athletics +1.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Angels at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 4, Athletics 2

Money line

The ANGELS (-180) scratched out the 1-0 victory over the Athletics in the series opener and they’ll be looking for redemption for Ohtani after the A’s pulled off the stunning upset at Angel Stadium Wednesday. Look for some payback from the All-Star here.

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Run line/Against the spread

The ANGELS -1.5 (+105) are an even better play on the run line, as the price tag on the money line makes the Halos a bit risky — especially on the road. Kaprielian has been winless at home, and he has been tagged for plenty of home runs at the Coliseum, too.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-108) is worth playing lightly in this middle game.

The Under easily cashed in Monday’s series opener, and the Under is now 14-4-2 in the previous 20 meetings between these teams and has hit at a 5-1-1 clip in the past 7 battles between them in Oaktown.

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Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Angels (46-63) and Oakland Athletics (41-68) meet Monday for the opening contest of a 3-game series. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Angels vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Angels lead series 6-4

The Angels have alternated wins and losses across their last 5 outings, and are just 4-7 over their previous 11 outings as they continue to scuffle. L.A. is a solid 4-1 in the past 5 following a loss.

The Athletics were swept in a 2-game interleague set against the rival San Francisco Giants over the weekend, getting outscored 13-7. Oakland has won just 15 of its last 51 home games.

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Angels at Athletics projected starters

LHP Jose Suarez vs. LHP Cole Irvin

Suarez (3-4, 4.55 ERA) makes his 12th start and 14th appearance overall. He has a 1.48 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 55 1/3 IP.

Is 1-2 with a 4.33 ERA with 23 K across 27 IP over 6 starts and 1 relief appearance on the road.
Allowed just 1 unearned run on 5 hits and 2 walks allowed with 5 strikesouts over 5 innings in a win against the A’s Tuesday in his last start.

Irvin (6-8, 3.04 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 115 1/3 IP.

Has a 4-2 record with a sparkling 1.73 ERA and 43 K across 62 1/3 IP across 10 home starts.
Opponents are hitting just .195 against Irvin at Oakland Coliseum this season.
Is 0-2 with a 3.75 ERA across 12 IP over 2 starts vs. the Angels this season.

Angels 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 6:44 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Angels +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Athletics -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-210) | Athletics -1.5 (+170)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Angels at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Athletics 3, Angels 2

Money line

The ATHLETICS (-130) have received great performances from “Swirvin” Cole Irvin all season at home.

The Angels limp in with just 10 wins across their last 35 road outings while going 6-13 in the previous 19 against a left-handed starting pitcher.

The A’s are a respectable 5-1 across their last 6 against divisional foes, while going 16-7 in the past 23 at home against the Halos.

Run line/Against the spread

The Athletics have been struggling all season too much to trust them to cover the spread despite the juicy payout. Just play them straight up behind Irvin.

PASS.

Over/Under

The UNDER 7.5 (-135) is the best play on the board in this series opener.

The Angels have hit the Under at a 4-1-1 clip across their last 6 on the road, and have gone 13-4-2 to the Under across their last 19 meetings against the A’s. Oakland has also cashed the Under in 6 of its last 8 following a loss.

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (30-59) and Texas Rangers (40-45) play the finale of a 3-game set Wednesday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rangers lead series 6-3

The Athletics picked up a 14-7 win in the 12th inning Tuesday, highlighted by a grand slam from OF Chad Pinder. Despite the win, Oakland is still just 2-7 in its last 9 road games.

The Rangers look to get back on track, but it might be tough. Texas is just 2-5 in its last 7 games against a right-handed starting pitcher.

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Athletics at Rangers projected starters

RHP Paul Blackburn vs. RHP Jon Gray

Blackburn (6-4, 3.36 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 91 IP.

Is an impressive 5-0 with a 1.28 ERA and .211 opponent batting average with 43 K across 56 1/3 IP over 10 road starts.
Hasn’t won in 4 starts, going 0-2 with a 7.45 ERA with 26 H allowed, including 6 HR.

Gray (5-4, 4.03 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 82 2/3 IP.

Is 3-0 with a 3.80 ERA with a .250 opponent batting average, 5 BB and 33 K across 23 2/3 IP through 4 home outings.
Allowed 5 ER, 5 H and 3 BB with 5 K across 6 IP in a no-decision at Oakland May 27.

Athletics at Rangers 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 6:03 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Athletics +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Rangers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-135) | Rangers -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

Athletics at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Athletics 3

Money line

The Rangers (-200) will cost you twice as much as your potential return, and that’s just too much. Let Tuesday’s game serve as a cautionary tale on why you should not lay big juice, no matter how tasty a favorite appears to be.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The ATHLETICS +1.5 (-135) are a decent play on the road, especially since Blackburn has been absolute money on the road. However, Gray has been very good at home, too.

Over/Under

The UNDER 7.5 (+100) is a great play in what should be a well-pitched game.

The Under has connected in 8 of the last 11 games overall for the A’s.

Despite that the Over is 5-0 in the last 5 games overall for the Rangers, the bats might be a little tired after working overtime in last night’s contest.

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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Oakland Athletics (29-58) and the Texas Rangers (39-44) open a 3-game set Monday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Athletics vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rangers lead series 5-2

The Athletics dropped 2 of 3 games over the weekend against the Astros, and Oakland is now just 4-9 across the past 13 outings. The Under is 8-1 across the past 9 games overall.

The Rangers took 2 of 3 games from the Minnesota Twins over the weekend, bouncing back from a 3-game sweep in Baltimore from July 4-6. The Over is 5-1 across the past 6 games for Texas.

Athletics vs. Rangers projected starters

RHP Adrian Martinez vs. RHP Spencer Howard

Martinez (2-1, 6.00 ERA) makes his 4th start of the season. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 through 15 IP.

Is 1-1 with a 6.30 ERA and .282 opponent batting average in 10 IP across 2 road outings.
Allowed 3 ER, 8 H and 0 BB with 5 K across 5 IP in a win against the Toronto Blue Jays last time out Tuesday.

Howard (0-1, 10.97 ERA) makes his 3rd start of the season, and 5th overall appearance. He has a 1.88 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 11.8 K/9 through 10 2/3 IP.

Was tuned up for 4 ER, 6 H and 2 BB in a 68-pitch effort across 4 IP in a no-decision at Baltimore Tuesday.
Has failed to work longer than 4 IP in either of his 2 starts so far.

Athletics vs. Rangers odds and lines

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Money line (ML): Athletics +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Rangers -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (-135) | Rangers -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

Athletics vs. Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 8, Athletics 5

Money line

The RANGERS (-180) are right at my personal limit for a money line play. Texas is a little risky behind Howard, a pitcher who is rather untested and doesn’t go long into games. The bullpen will be relied upon heavily in this one.

However, the Athletics (+145) have a rather unproven pitcher of their own, and this one won’t end well for them in Arlington. The A’s are used to that, as they’re 2-7 in the past nine 9 meetings.

Run line/Against the spread

The RANGERS -1.5 (+110) are worth playing at plus-money on the run line, and a much better value than playing them straight up. While Texas has won 5 of its past 12 games dating back to June 27, 4 of those victories have been by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under

The OVER 9.5 (+105) is the play in this series opener between divisional rivals.

While the Under has dominated for Oakland lately, the Over is 5-1 in the past 6 games overall for Texas. Rangers pitching has allowed 5 or more runs in 5 of the past 6 outings.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Toronto Blue Jays (44-36) and the Oakland Athletics (26-55) open a 3-game series Monday at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland. First pitch is scheduled for 9:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Blue Jays lead the season series 2-1.

The Blue Jays are licking their wounds after dropping the past 3 games to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Toronto enters play hitting the Over in 6 of the past 7 games, and 18 of the previous 21 outings.

The A’s dropped 3 of 4 games in Seattle over the weekend, and Oakland has cashed the Under in 5 of its past 6 contests. It also enters a dismal 2-15 across the past 17 home games.

Blue Jays at Athletics projected starters

RHP Alek Manoah vs. LHP Cole Irvin

Manoah (9-2, 2.09 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 94 2/3 IP.

Wrapped up the month of June with a 4-1 record, 2.56 ERA and .214 opponent batting average with 27 Ks across 38 2/3 IP in 6 starts.
Has a 4-1 record, 1.94 ERA and 38 Ks across 41 2/3 IP in 7 road outings this season.

Irvin (2-6, 3.58 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 75 1/3 IP.

Yielded 5 ER, including 2 HR, with 6 H allowed in a season-high 7 IP in a loss at NYY last time out Wednesday.
Is 1-1 with a sparkling 1.57 ERA and .220 OBA across 34 1/3 IP in 6 home starts.
Has allowed 11 home runs this season, but none in 34 1/3 IP at home.

Blue Jays at Athletics odds and lines

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Money line (ML): Blue Jays -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Athletics +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (-135) | Athletics +1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

Blue Jays at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Athletics 3

Money line

It was tempting to consider playing the Athletics (+200) for a chance to double up. Irvin has been electric at home, Toronto has dropped 3 in a row and just flew across the country. However, the Blue Jays (-250) are going to edge them in the series opener as the A’s won’t be able to handle Manoah.

PASS, as you can’t risk 2 1/2 times your potential return.

Run line/Against the spread

The ATHLETICS +1.5 (+110) are still plus-money catching a run-and-a-half, and that’s a worthwhile play.

Irvin keeps the ball in the yard, and he has had a strong ERA in Oakland this season. Manoah and the Jays should edge the A’s, but the home side will keep it surprisingly close.

Over/Under

The UNDER 7.5 (-115) is a little risky considering how frequently the Jays have been racking up Over results. But the A’s offense is anemic, and they’re an Under machine this season.

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Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and prediction

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

The Oakland Athletics (85-71) meet AL West co-tenant the Seattle Mariners (86-70) Monday to begin a pivotal three-game set at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Athletics vs. Mariners odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Oakland swept the Houston Astros in a three-game set this past weekend but is 3 games back of the Boston Red Sox for the second AL Wild Card berth and behind both Seattle and the Toronto Blue Jays in the playoff race.

Seattle has won seven of its past eight games, which includes a four-game sweep of the A’s last week, and is just 2 games back of the Red Sox for the second AL Wild Card seed.

Season series: Mariners 12-4.

LHP Cole Irvin is Oakland’s projected starter. Irvin is 10-14 with a 3.99 ERA (169 1/3 IP, 75 ER), 1.31 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 30 starts.

Last outing: Loss, 4-1, 5 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 BB and 5 K Wednesday vs. the Mariners.
Irvin is 0-4 in four starts this year against Seattle with a 7.56 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 13 ER), 29 H, 7 BB and 10 K.
vs. Mariners on the current roster: 5.27 FIP with a .400 batting average (BA), .439 wOBA, .454 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 11.5 K% and 87.7 mph exit velocity (EV) in 78 plate appearances (PA).

RHP Chris Flexen makes his 30th start for the Mariners. Flexen is 13-6 with a 3.56 ERA (169 1/3 IP, 67 ER), 1.24 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 this year.

Last outing: Win, 4-1, Wednesday at the A’s with a stat line of 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB and 8 K.
Flexen is 2-2 this year against Oakland with a 3.24 ERA (25 IP, 9 ER), 1.12 WHIP and 2.8 K/BB in four starts.
vs. A’s on the current roster: 3.14 FIP with a .224 BA, .267 wOBA, .334 xSLG, 18.1 K% and 89.8 mph EV in 72 PA.

Athletics at Mariners odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Athletics -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Mariners -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+155) | Mariners +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Prediction

Mariners 4, Athletics 3

Money line (ML)

GIMME the MARINERS (-117) for 1 unit because Seattle has a significant edge in the pitching department, is nine games above-.500 at home and eight games above-.500 vs. lefty starters.

Furthermore, Flexen’s basic stats and pitching peripherals vs. the A’s are far better than Irvin’s against the Mariners. Also, Seattle’s bullpen ranks ahead of Oakland’s in ERA and most advanced pitching metrics such as home run per nine-inning rate, K-BB%, xFIP and SIERA.

On top of that, the Mariners have owned the A’s this season and have a much better record against AL West teams.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS with a heavy “lean” to the Mariners +1.5 (-190) because they are 32-15 ATS as a home underdog and I’d listen to a case for adding Seattle’s run line in a parlay with another similarly priced side for a plus-money payout.

However, it’s a little of my price range for a straight-up wager even though the Mariners have a good return on investment in this spot.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 8.5 (-115) for a half unit because the Athletics-Mariners meeting last week with these starters on the mound went Under the total, and the Under has cashed in seven of their past eight contests.

Also, both teams play more to the Under in their respective location-based O/U trends and there should be a playoff-like atmosphere in this game since both teams are in must-win scenarios.

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Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

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

The Houston Astros (91-64) and Oakland Athletics (84-71) close out their three-game series Sunday. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is slated for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Astros vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The A’s have won the first two games of the series with the first being a 14-2 rout Friday and the second being decided by a walk-off RBI double from CF Starling Marte in Oakland’s 2-1 win Saturday.

Season series: Astros lead 9-6.

RHP Jake Odorizzi is Houston’s projected starter. Odorizzi is 6-7 with a 4.22 ERA (96 IP, 45 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 21 starts and one relief appearance.

Last outing: No-decision in Houston’s 15-1 victory at the Texas Rangers with 1 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB and 1 K. Odorizzi exited early with a sprained foot and missed his last start while on the injured list.
Road splits: 4-4 with a 4.70 ERA (53 2/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.23 WHIP and 2.6 K/BB in 12 starts.
vs. A’s on the current roster (102 PA): 3.58 FIP with a .194 batting average, .238 wOBA, .413 expected slugging percentage, 18.6 K% and 86.9 mph exit velocity.

RHP Paul Blackburn gets the nod for the A’s. Blackburn is 1-3 with a 5.17 ERA (31 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.60 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 across seven starts.

Last outing: Loss, 5-2, with 4 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB and 5 K Tuesday vs. the Seattle Mariners.
Home splits: 0-1 with a 4.67 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 9 ER), 22 H, 3 BB and 14 K over four starts.

Astros at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Astros -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Athletics -103 (bet $103 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Astros -1.5 (+133) | Athletics +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Prediction

Astros 8, Athletics 5

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the ASTROS (-117) because, between starting and relief pitching, I’d give Houston the edge and the Astros have the much more productive lineup.

Oakland’s bullpen has the second-worst ERA in September and the fourth-worst WAR. Also, Blackburn has an ERA higher than 5 over his last seven starts and Odorizzi has a sub-3 ERA in his last seven outings.

On top of that, Houston has a better record in division games, against right-handed starters and is 35-26 overall as a road favorite while Oakland is only 7-12 as a home underdog.

Furthermore, the Astros clearly have the best lineup in road games. Houston’s lineup ranks first in wRC+, wOBA, BB/K and hard-hit rate away from home.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS because the payout for Houston’s money line isn’t steep enough considering the Astros are just 29-32 ATS as road favorites and the A’s are 12-7 ATS as home underdogs. Also, three of the last four Astros-Athletics meetings have been decided by a single run.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the OVER 9.5 (+105) for a small wager because of the Oakland bullpen’s aforementioned struggles this month, Houston’s hitting prowess on the road and the Astros having a 13-6 O/U when Odorizzi gets the start.

Additionally, the Over has cashed in 12 of the last 17 Astros-Athletics meetings and eight of the last nine in Oakland.

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Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and prediction

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

The Oakland Athletics (77-66) visit the Kansas City Royals (65-78) Tuesday to begin a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Athletics vs. Royals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Athletics lead 3-1.

RHP Frankie Montas is Oakland’s projected starter. He is 12-9 with a 3.57 ERA (163 2/3 IP, 65 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 28 starts.

Last outing: Win, 5-1, with 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 2 BB and 7 K Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox.
Montas lost to K.C., 6-1, June 10 with a stat line of 6 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB and 8 K.
vs. Royals on the current roster (53 PA): 2.05 FIP with a .235 batting average, .267 wOBA, .359 expected slugging percentage, 26.4 K% and 88.1 mph exit velocity.

RHP Jackson Kowar takes the hill for the Royals. He is 0-3 with a 9.53 ERA (17 IP, 18 ER), 21 H, 11 BB and 15 K over four starts and one relief appearance in his rookie season.

Last outing: Loss, 7-3, with 6 IP, 6 ER, 5 H, 3 BB and 7 K Sept. 7 at the Baltimore Orioles.
Kowar lost to Oakland, 11-2, June 12 with 1 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 3 BB and 1 K.

Athletics at Royals odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Athletics -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Royals +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (-110) | Royals +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Prediction

Athletics 6, Royals 2

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the ATHLETICS (-180) only because this is a little more than I’d like to pay for an outright victory and would entertain throwing Oakland’s money line into a parlay with a similarly priced line for a plus-money payout. I’m skeptical about backing the Athletics at this price because they have a worse winning percentage than the Royals over the past 10, 20 and 30 games.

However, Kowar hasn’t found his groove in the majors yet and K.C. is 0-4 when he starts. Also, Montas has been locked in since the All-Star break. He is 4-2 in the second half of the year with a 2.26 ERA (63 2/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.02 WHIP and 4.0 K/BB and 10 of Montas’ previous 11 outings were quality starts.

Lastly, both the “wiseguys” and the public are backing the Athletics in this spot, which makes sense considering Oakland has an edge in the three most important phases of baseball: starting and relief pitching, and hitting.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Athletics -1.5 (-110) because it’s most likely the right side but I’m worried about the Royals sneaking in the backdoor against Oakland’s struggling bullpen.

Athletics relievers are 23rd or worse in several advanced pitching metrics since the All-Star break such as xFIP, SIERA, K-BB% and WAR while K.C.’s bullpen has the best WAR in the second half of the year.

Over/Under (O/U)

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 8.5 (-102) for one-third of a third unit because the presumed “sharp” money is on the Under whereas nearly two-thirds of the bets placed are on the Over at the time of writing, according to Pregame.com. Typically, it’s more profitable to follow the money in sports betting.

On top of that, Oakland plays more to the Under as a road favorite, the Athletics are 12-16 O/U when Montas is on the mound and K.C. is 12-23-2 O/U as a home underdog. Again, K.C.’s bullpen has been awesome in the second half.

Also see: 2021 World Series odds for all teams

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Oakland Athletics at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Oakland Athletics (72-59) visit the Detroit Tigers (62-70) Tuesday to begin a three-game series at Comerica Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Athletics vs. Tigers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Athletics lead 4-0.

LHP Cole Irvin makes his 26th start for the A’s. He is 9-12 with a 3.68 ERA (144 1/3 IP, 59 ER), 1.25 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 this year.

Last outing: Loss, 5-1, with 3 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 2 BB and 0 K Aug. 24 against the Seattle Mariners.
Irvin beat Detroit April 17 with 6 IP, 4 H, 0 BB and 6 K in Oakland’s 7-0 home win.

LHP Tarik Skubal is Detroit’s projected starter. He is 8-11 with a 4.01 ERA (128 IP, 57 ER), 1.26 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 through 23 starts and two relief appearances.

Last outing: No-decision with 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB and 10 K in Detroit’s 3-2 loss at the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday.
Skubal lost to Oakland, 8-4, April 15 with a stat line of 4 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 4 BB and 5 K.

Athletics at Tigers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 1:40 p.m. ET.

Money line: Athletics -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Tigers -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+140) | Tigers +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

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Prediction

Tigers 4, Athletics 3

Money line (ML)

Slight “LEAN” to the TIGERS (-105) for a half unit because there’s “reverse line movement” (RLM) toward Detroit and Skubal has been lights out this month while Irvin has struggled.

Oakland’s money line opened at -125 but has been steamed down to -115 on the consensus number even though the A’s have 84% of the action on them, according to Pregame.com. Generally, RLM is a red flag because you have to ask yourself: “Why is the House making the more popular side cheaper?”

Also, August is by far Skubal’s best month; he is 2-1 with a 1.59 ERA (22 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 0.97 WHIP and 9.0 K/BB this month. On the other hand, August has been Irvin’s worst month of the season by ERA, WHIP and K/BB.

Detroit is also 7-5 as a home underdog against lefty starters with a plus-35.5% return on investment (ROI). However, I can only “LEAN” to the TIGERS (-105) because Oakland is 10-4 overall as a road favorite against a left-handed starter with a plus-21.1% ROI.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS even though I’d love some insurance for our Detroit money line bet because the Tigers +1.5 (-175) is a little out of my price range since the A’s have the fourth-best cover rate in the majors when on the road.

Over/Under (O/U)

TAKE the UNDER 9.5 (-135) for 1 unit because the Under cashed in 11 of Detroit’s 12 games as a home underdog when the opponent has a lefty starter with an average score of 3.6-3.3. Oakland is 5-9 O/U as a road favorite against a left-handed starter.

On top of that, these teams have a combined 17-29 O/U record when these starters take the mound and Detroit’s lineup has the sixth-worst wRC+ and wOBA and fourth-worst WAR since the All-Star break.

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New York Yankees at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

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

The Oakland Athletics (71-59) host the New York Yankees (76-53) Sunday for the finale of their four-game series at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Yankees vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Oakland seeks a split of the series after snapping New York’s 13-game win streak Saturday with a 3-2 victory. The Yankees won the first two games of the series by a combined score of 15-8.

Season series: Yankees lead 4-2.

LHP Jordan Montgomery makes his 24th start for the Yankees. Montgomery is 5-5 with a 3.69 ERA (124 1/3 IP, 51 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9.

Last outing: Win, 5-1, with 5 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 4 BB and 2 K at the Atlanta Braves Monday.
Road splits: 3-2 with a 3.97 ERA (68 IP, 30 ER), 1.29 WHIP and 2.5 K/BB in 13 starts.

RHP Paul Blackburn gets the nod for the Athletics. Blackburn is 0-1 with a 4.09 ERA (11 IP, 5 ER), 10 H, 3 BB and 8 K in a no-decision vs. the Seattle Mariners (Monday) and a loss at the Chicago White Sox (Aug. 18).

Yankees at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Yankees -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Athletics +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread/ATS: Yankees -1.5 (+102) | Athletics +1.5 (-125)
Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Yankees 5, Athletics 3

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the YANKEES (-155) for a half unit because they are better than the A’s in the three most important phases of the game (starting pitching, relief pitching and hitting).

Montgomery has been New York’s most reliable starter not named “Gerrit Cole” while Blackburn is only getting the start for Oakland because starting RHP Chris Bassitt is on the IL after taking a line drive off the face against the Chicago White Sox Aug. 17.

New York’s bullpen has the best xFIP in MLB while Oakland’s bullpen has the sixth-worst xFIP and is fifth-worst in both SIERA and K-BB%.

Yankees hitters have a higher WAR, wRC+ and wOBA than the A’s over the last 30 days.

Lastly, New York has the most wins this season against teams with a winning record at 42-35 whereas Oakland is just 25-40 vs. teams above .500.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS because the Yankees -1.5 (+102) isn’t a big enough payout to justify laying it with a New York side that has won just three of its last 13 games in Oakland.

On top of that, the Yankees are 20-25 ATS as road favorites while the A’s are 10-7 ATS as home underdogs.

Over/Under (O/U)

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 8.5 (+105) for a quarter unit if at all because of the “reverse line movement” against a market that’s backing the Over at more than a 75% clip, according to Pregame.com.

In addition, the Yankees are 6-11-1 O/U on the road against right-handed starters as money line favorites of -140 or greater and 4-9 O/U in Montgomery’s 13 road outings. The Under has cashed in Oakland’s previous four games vs. a lefty starter.

However, it’s only a slight “lean” because we are getting to the party late since the Yankees-Athletics opened with a 9-run total but has been steamed down by the oddsmakers despite all the pro-Over bets.

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