The Los Angeles Angels are prepared to battle against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:07 p.m. ET and NBC Sports – California is in line to broadcast the matchup.
Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds
Oakland (receiving +105) is coming into this one as the underdog to Los Angeles (-115) and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under for this one at 8.5 runs (+100 for the under and -120 for the over). The game’s current runline odds stand at -200 for taking the Athletics +1.5 runs and +170 for the Angels -1.5 runs.
The Athletics are 30-31 SU and have gone 28-32 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 3.5 units for moneyline gamblers and 4.6 units ATS. Oakland is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven. The Angels, on the other hand, are 30-32 SU and 33-28 ATS. The team’s lost 4.5 units for bettors taking the moneyline while gaining 5.4 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in three of those seven.
Los Angeles games have had an over/under record of 26-29-6 so far in 2019. The Athletics have an over/under record of 29-28-3.
Right-hander Mike Fiers is getting the start for the visiting Athletics. Fiers is 4-3 with a 4.78 ERA and 47 strikeouts. He’s 1-0 with two strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA against Los Angeles this year.
The Angels are turning to Tyler Skaggs (4-5, 4.50 ERA). Skaggs has 55 strikeouts and 18 walks, along with a WHIP of 1.28. Skaggs is 0-1 with two strikeouts and a 3.86 ERA in one start against Oakland this year.
Los Angeles’ pitchers have yielded 5.1 runs per game overall this season as a unit. Its starters have an ERA of 5.50, a WHIP of 1.33 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.1. The bullpen has a 4.54 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 9.8 K/9. In 31 games against divisional foes, Angels starters have an ERA of 5.85 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.88.
The Los Angeles offense has produced 5.0 runs per outing, including 5.0 per game against divisional foes and 6.4 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .271/.355/.480 over its last five games and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Angels’ hitters have been led by left fielder David Fletcher and second baseman Tommy La Stella. Fletcher is slashing .313/.366/.444 with four home runs, 23 RBIs, 32 runs and five steals, and La Stella is batting .311 with 13 homers, 35 RBIs and 35 runs scored.
In the visiting dugout, Oakland’s pitchers have allowed 4.5 runs per game and its starters own a 4.20 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 6.95 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.29, along with a WHIP of 1.26 and a K-per-9 of 8.68.
Athletics hitters have slashed .245/.320/.433 on their way to 4.9 runs scored per game in 2019, including 4.8 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (1-4 SU).
Third baseman Matt Chapman and shortstop Marcus Semien continue to lead Oakland’s offense. Chapman is slashing .274/.353/.547 with 16 home runs, 36 RBIs and 39 runs scored, while Semien (.260/.351/.402) is up to seven homers, 28 RBIs and 38 runs scored.
The Athletics have gained 7.2 units and are 10-7 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over has cashed in eight of those games, compared to eight that’ve gone under against left-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Angels have netted 4.5 units and are 23-15 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 18 of those games, compared to 16 which went under the total.
Athletics vs. Angels Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Angels, ATS Winner – Athletics, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- Oakland has logged 17 extra-base hits over its last five outings. Los Angeles has 19 XBH over its last five.
- The Athletics have hit 19 home runs in their last 10 games. The Angels have hit 15 over their last 10.
- The Athletics have a total OPS of .753 this season and an OPS of .850 when facing left-handed pitchers. The Angels’ OPS sits at .770 overall and .719 against southpaws.
- Oakland has posted 23.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 21.6 over its last five.
