Oakland Athletics vs Colorado Rockies Preview
From Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, we have the Rockies and Athletics facing off in an interleague matchup. First pitch for Thursday’s matchup is set for 3:37 PM ET. NSPCA is carrying this one on TV.
The money line odds have the Athletics as the favorites, with their line sitting at -125 compared to the Rockies at +106. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and Joey Estes is starting for the Athletics, while the Rockies are going with Ryan Feltner. Colorado is 5th in the NL West, while the Athletics are 5th in the AL West.
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Oakland Athletics Trends and Key Stats
- 1-4 is the record of Rockies in their last five road games. They have also gone 2-3 vs. the runline.
- The Athletics, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 0-5 (SU) and 0-5 record.
- Over their last ten games when playing as the favorite, the Athletics have won 6-4 straight-up, and have a 3-7 record vs. the runline.
- Looking back at their last ten games as the underdog, the Rockies have a 6-4 straight-up record and a 7-3 record vs. the runline.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rockies vs. Athletics series. Colorado went into the matchup as +124 underdogs and squeaked out a 4-3 win. The Rockies scored two runs in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up two in the top of the 12th. As for the A’s, they scored their first run in the 4th and added two more in the 9th.
Austin Gomber pitched well for the Rockies in this one, going eight innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but didn’t factor into the decision. Nick Mears got the win out of the bullpen, and Matt Koch got the save. Kyle Muller had a rough outing for the A’s, taking the loss.
Elias Diaz was the difference for the Rockies on offense, as he homered twice, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. Ryan McMahon also had a two-hit game for Colorado. JJ Bleday hit the game’s only other home run for the A’s, going 1/5.
Oakland Athletics vs Colorado Rockies Prediction
Colorado is on the road today vs. the Athletics with an overall record of 16-32, which puts them 5th in the NL West. The Rockies trail the Dodgers by 15 games in the division and are 8.0 games behind the Giants for 4th place in the division. So far, they are 8-12 in divisional games.
The Rockies have really struggled on the road this year, going 7-20 compared to 9-12 at home. So far, they have yet to win a game as the favorite, going 0-0. As for their record as the underdog, they are also 7-20. Colorado’s overall series record is 2-12-1, and they are currently 1-1 in their series vs. the Athletics.
Colorado is 25-23 against the run line this season, and they are 14-13 on the road. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 25-23 as an underdog. The Rockies have an average run margin of -1.5 runs per game this season.
The Rockies are on the road today against the Athletics, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. Colorado has played in games with an average of 9.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 25-23. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the Rockies have gone over the total in 5 out of 7 games, and 64.6% of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs.
Ryan Feltner gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Athletics on the road. So far this season, he has made nine starts and three of them have been quality starts. Feltner’s record for the season is 1-4, and his ERA is 5.69. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up five earned runs in four innings of work. Feltner has given up at least two homers in three of his last four outings. Opponents are batting .286 off the right-hander this season.
For the season, the Rockies are averaging 4 runs per game, which is 22nd in the MLB. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .246, which is 10th in the league, and have the best BABIP in the league. Colorado is also 18th in home runs and have been striking out at a high rate, as they are 24th in the league in strikeouts.
Ryan McMahon has been hot of late, going 8/27 in his last six games with three homers and seven RBIs. For the season, he is batting .306 with nine homers, which is good for 13th in the league. McMahon is also on a 10-game hitting streak. Ezequiel Tovar is 2nd on the team with seven homers and is batting .270 for the season.
With a record of 20-31, the Athletics are 5th in the AL West, 7.5 games behind the Mariners for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL West teams, going 4-10. Oakland will be at home today, where they are 11-14 compared to 9-17 on the road.
The Athletics really need to turn things around, as they have dropped nine of their last 10 games. So far, they have been the underdog in most of their games, and they are just 5-2 as the favorite. Oakland’s overall series record is 6-8-1, and they have dropped four straight series.
When betting the run line, the Athletics have been a better bet on the road than at home, going 12-14 away from Oakland. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 22-22 against the run line in those games. Their average run differential in games they win is +3.3 runs, while their average run differential in losses is -4.1 runs.
The Oakland Athletics are playing at home against the Colorado Rockies today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs, which is right around their season average of 8.5 runs per game. The A’s have gone over the total in 24 of their 49 games this season, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they have gone over the total 7 times, under the total 6 times, and pushed once.
Joey Estes gets the start for the Athletics today as they take on the Rockies. Estes has started 2 games this season, earning a win in his first start against the Mariners, but he took the loss in his last outing against the Astros. In that game, he gave up 4 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work.
For the season, the Athletics are averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. However, they have been a better offensive team at home, putting up 4.5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .219, but they have the 4th most home runs in the league. Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics, as he is hitting .294 and his 32 RBIs are 10th in the league. His 11 homers are also the best mark on the team and 7th in the MLB.
Over his last 10 games, Rooker has gone 13/41 with two homers and seven RBIs. Abraham Toro has also gone deep twice in his last 10 games, while batting .262. For the season, Toro is batting .286 with five homers. Catcher Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team with 10 homers but is batting just .212 for the season.
Our predicted final score for this one is 6-5 in favor of the Athletics, which means we will be locking in the Athletics on the money line at -125. We do see this being a close one, but with the payout for an Athletics win sitting at -125, we feel there is a lot of value there.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Joey Estes is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which is good for third worst among starters. As for Ryan Feltner, he is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which is fourth worst. If you’re looking for some potential player props, you could look at the over on Estes’ strikeout total.
Oakland Athletics vs Colorado Rockies Betting Tips
- Take the Athletics on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Rockies (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Oakland Athletics Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | Out | Shoulder |
| Trevor Gott | Out | Elbow |
| Sean Newcomb | Out | Knee |
| Aledmys Díaz | Out | Calf |
| Miguel Andujar | Out | Knee |
| Paul Blackburn | Out | Foot |
| Freddy Tarnok | Out | Hip |
| Luis Medina | Out | Knee |
| Darell Hernaiz | Out | Ankle |
| Joe Boyle | Out | Back |
| Ken Waldichuk | Out | Arm |
Colorado Rockies Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bard | Out | Forearm |
| Germán Márquez | Out | Elbow |
| Antonio Senzatela | Out | Elbow |
| Kyle Freeland | Out | Elbow |
| Nolan Jones | Out | Back |
| Lucas Gilbreath | Out | Elbow |
| Jake Bird | Out | Elbow |
