The red-hot Oakland Athletics are seeking their sixth straight victory when they play host to the Cleveland Indians at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. This AL matchup will get underway at 4:05 p.m. ET and fans hoping to watch it can tune in to SportsTime Ohio.
Cleveland Indians at Oakland Athletics Odds
Both teams have equal moneyline odds (-105) and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under for this afternoon’s game at 9 runs. The odds for betting on the game’s total stand at +100 for the over and -120 for the under. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the odds sitting at +140 for the Indians -1.5 runs and -160 for the Athletics +1.5.
The Indians have gone 44-36 SU this year and are 38-41 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 7.0 units for moneyline gamblers and 6.6 units ATS. Cleveland has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven. The Athletics, on the other hand, are 45-38 SU and 39-43 ATS. The team has gained 6.0 units for moneyline bettors while earning 4.8 units ATS. Oakland has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in five of those seven.
Oakland games have an over/under record of 41-37-4 so far in 2018. The Indians have an over/under record of 41-36-2.
Adam Plutko is getting the nod for the visiting Indians. The right-handed Plutko (4-1, 4.65 ERA) has recorded 22 strikeouts in 31 innings so far. He has yet to face the Athletics this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Athletics are sending righty Edwin Jackson (0-0, 1.50 ERA) to the mound. Jackson has seven strikeouts and zero walks to his name, as well as a WHIP of 1.00. Jackson did not record a start against the Indians in 2017.
As a unit, Oakland’s pitching staff has allowed 4.4 runs per game overall in 2018. Its starters have a 4.42 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.42 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8.6 K/9.
Oakland’s hitters have produced 4.6 runs per contest, including 6.1 per game over its last 10 games and 4.8 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .279/.335/.447 over its last five contests and is 5-0 SU during that span.
Second baseman Jed Lowrie and shortstop Marcus Semien have led the Athletics’ hitters this year. Lowrie is slashing .293/.349/.503 with 14 home runs, 56 RBIs and 35 runs scored, and Semien is batting .251 with seven homers, 31 RBIs, 46 runs and seven stolen bases.
In the visiting dugout, Cleveland’s pitching staff allowed 4.2 runs per game and its starters own a 3.36 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 9.24 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 5.13, along with a K/9 of 8.78.
The Indians offense has slashed .253/.325/.435 on its way to 4.9 runs scored per game in 2018, including 5.8 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Shortstop Francisco Lindor and third baseman Jose Ramirez continue to lead Cleveland’s offense. Lindor is slashing .291/.366/.541 with 19 home runs, 45 RBIs, 65 runs and 10 stolen bases, while Ramirez (.291/.397/.595) is up to 23 homers, 52 RBIs, 55 runs and 14 stolen bases.
The Indians have lost 11.7 units and are 25-31 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has cashed in 28 of those games, compared to 26 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Athletics have netted 8.2 units and are 24-29 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over’s hit in 27 of those games, compared to 24 that went under the total.
Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Athletics, ATS Winner – Athletics, O/U – OVER
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Cleveland has logged 14 extra-base hits over its last five outings. Oakland has 20 XBH over its last five.
The Indians have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games. The Athletics have hit 16 over their last 10.
Cleveland has recorded 23.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 21.6 over its last five.
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