The Los Angeles Angels will be facing off against their AL West foe Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET and NBC Sports – California will televise the matchup.
Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics Odds
Oddsmakers are listing Los Angeles (+130) as the underdog to Oakland (-140). The total sits at 8.5 runs and gamblers can wager on the over for even money (+100) and the under for -120. The game’s most recent runline odds stand at -170 for taking the Angels +1.5 runs and +150 for the Athletics -1.5 runs.
The Angels are 75-76 SU and have gone 69-81 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 8.8 units for moneyline bettors and 21.6 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread only twice over its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven. The Athletics, on the other hand, are 90-61 SU and 80-70 ATS. The team’s gained 35.0 units for moneyline bettors and 9.0 units ATS. Oakland has a 3-4 ATS record over its last seven outings and the total has gone over in four of those seven.
Oakland games have an over/under record of 70-71-9 in 2018. The Angels have been a decent under bet with a total record of 65-76-9.
Felix Pena will get the start for the visiting Angels. The right-handed Pena (3-4, 3.75 ERA) has racked up 76 punchouts in 81.2 innings so far. He’s 0-0 with four strikeouts and a 5.40 ERA against Oakland this year.
The Athletics will turn to lefty Brett Anderson (3-5, 4.35 ERA), who has 36 punchouts and 13 walks as well as a 1.30 WHIP. Anderson is 0-0 with four strikeouts and a 3.60 ERA in one start against Los Angeles this year.
Los Angeles’ pitching staff allowed 4.3 runs per game and its starters own a 4.21 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.72 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 3.70, along with a K-per-9 of 8.52.
The Angels offense has slashed .246/.318/.416 on its way to 4.5 runs scored per game this season, including 4.8 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.0 per game over the team’s last five contests (2-3 SU).
Los Angeles’ hitters have been led by shortstop Andrelton Simmons and right fielder Mike Trout, who’ve collectively blasted 46 home runs. Simmons is hitting .298/.343/.424 with 11 home runs, 73 RBIs and 65 runs scored, while Trout is hitting .319 with 35 homers, 71 RBIs, 95 runs and 24 stolen bases.
In the other dugout, Oakland’s pitchers have given up 4.2 runs per game overall in 2018. Its starting pitching staff has an ERA of 4.16, a WHIP of 1.24 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 6.6. The bullpen has a 3.34 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 8.9 K/9. In 68 games against divisional opponents, Athletics starters have an ERA of 5.24 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.71.
The Oakland hitters have produced 4.9 runs per contest, including 4.7 per game against divisional foes and 4.2 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .216/.292/.341 over its last five contests and is 1-4 SU during that stretch.
The Athletics’ hitters have been led by shortstop Marcus Semien and second baseman Jed Lowrie. Semien is hitting .257/.323/.380 with 12 home runs, 56 RBIs, 84 runs and 14 stolen bases, and Lowrie’s line sits at .267/.355/.449 with 21 homers, 91 RBIs and 71 runs scored.
The Angels have lost 12.1 units and are 20-28 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has cashed in 16 of those games, as opposed to 28 that’ve hit the under in such games. On the other hand, the Athletics have netted 28.3 units and are 50-46 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 47 of those games, as opposed to 45 which went under the total.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Athletics, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
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The under has cashed in three of Oakland’s last seven games.
The Athletics have dropped four of their last five games SU.
Los Angeles has recorded 20.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 18.4 over its last five.
The Angels have hit 15 home runs in their last 10 games, including nine over their last five.
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