Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
From Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, we have the Angels and Athletics facing off in an AL West matchup. First pitch is set for 4:07 PM ET, and the forecast calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 50s.
Los Angeles is 41-57, while the Athletics come in with a record of 39-61. Oakland is currently on a three-game winning streak, while the Angels have lost two straight. Joey Estes is slated to start for the Athletics, and the Angels are starting Carson Fulmer. Oakland is favored at -136 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 9 runs. BSW will be televising this one.
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Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- The Angels are 1-4 in their five most recent road games, including a 1-4 runline record.
- Conversely, the Athletics have achieved a 3-2 (SU) record and 3-2 record in their last five home games.
- Over their last ten games as the favorite, the Athletics have a straight-up record of 7-3, while going 4-6 against the runline.
- Looking at the Angels’ previous ten games as the underdog they are 5-5 straight-up and 6-4 vs. the runline.
The most recent game o of this A’s vs Angels series took place on the Angels’ home turf. Oakland went into the matchup as -146 favorites and picked up an 8-2 win. Heading into the game, the A’s had won the first two games of the series.
Oakland’s offense got off to a fast start in the first game, scoring three runs in the first and adding four more in the 4th. On the other side, the Angels got on the board with one run in the 3rd and added their final run in the 6th.
Mitch Spence only went 5 1/3 innings for the A’s but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. Jack Kochanowicz struggled on the mound for the Angels, giving up seven runs in four innings of work.
Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
With an overall record of 41-57, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, 11 games behind the Astros for the division lead. So far, they have gone 12-15 in divisional games. The Angels have dropped two straight games, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.
At home, the Angels are 22-29 this season, and they are just under .500 at 19-28 on the road. As the underdog, the Angels are 37-50 this season, and they are 4-7 when favored. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 9-19-2, and they are losing the series vs. the Athletics 0-2.
When the Angels are on the road, they have a run line record of 25-22, but they have failed to cover the run line in their last three road games. They have been the favorite in 11 games this season and have only covered the run line in three of those contests.
Los Angeles Angels games have gone over the total in two straight games, and their over/under record for the season is 50-45. The average over/under line for Angels games this season has been 8 runs, but today’s over/under line is set at 9 runs. Overall, 74.5% of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s 9-run total.
Right-hander Carson Fulmer gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Athletics on the road. He has made 25 appearances this season and just one start, finishing with a no-decision in that outing. In his lone start, Fulmer went 4 2/3 innings and didn’t give up a run. Looking back at his last three outings, he has finished with a no-decision in each one. Opponents are batting .189 off Fulmer this season, and his ERA is 3.45 with a WHIP of 1.21. Fulmer’s overall record is 0-2.
As a team, the Angels are batting just .234 this season, which is 16th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS. The Angels come into the game averaging only 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. Over their last seven games, Logan O’Hoppe and Zach Neto have both hit two homers, with O’Hoppe going 7/25 and Neto going 12/26.
Jo Adell, Taylor Ward, and Logan O’Hoppe are all tied for the team lead with 44 RBIs. Adell has 15 homers this season, but is batting just .197. O’Hoppe and Zach Neto are both on good streaks, with O’Hoppe having homered in two straight games and Neto on a three-game hitting streak.
The Athletics are 39-61 overall and trail the Astros by 14 games in the AL West. Currently, they are in 5th place in the division, three games behind the Angels for 4th place. Oakland has won three straight games, and they have gone 6-4 across their last 10 contests.
At home, the Athletics are 24-25 this year, and they are 15-36 on the road. So far, they have gone 9-2 as the favorite, and they are 30-59 as the underdog. Oakland has an overall series record of 9-20-1, and they have dropped two straight series at home.
The A’s are 51-49 against the run line this season, including a 27-22 mark at home. They have covered the run line in three straight games when favored and are 5-6 against the run line as the favorite this season. Their average run differential in winning games is +3.8, while it is -3.5 in losses.
The Oakland Athletics are at home facing the Los Angeles Angels in a game with an over/under line of 9 runs. The combined run average in Athletics games this season is 8.9 runs per game, and their over/under record is 45-53. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 7-6-1. Oakland has had 6 games this season with over/under lines set at 9 runs, accounting for 6.0% of their games. The over has hit in the last 4 games for the Athletics.
Right-hander Joey Estes gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Angels at home. Estes has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 4-4 with a 5.29 ERA. In his 12 appearances, he has one complete game shutout and four quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Estes picked up the win vs. the Phillies, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in four straight outings. Opponents are batting .250 off Estes this year, and his ERA on the road is 12.28 compared to 2.04 at home.
So far this season, the Athletics offense has been a bit of a mixed bag. They are just 24th in the league in runs per game at 4.1, but are 4th in the league in home runs and have a team batting average of just .229. Oakland is averaging just 3.6 runs per game on the road, but have been much better at home, where they are averaging 4.6 runs per contest.
Over his last eight games, Lawrence Butler has been on fire for the Athletics, going 13/30 with five home runs and 18 RBIs. Brent Rooker comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak and is batting .294 for the season with a team-high 22 homers and 65 RBIs.
Given the payout, we really like the Angels to pick up a win on the road today against the Athletics. We have the Angels winning this one by a score of 6-5. If you’re looking for a recommended bet, we would take the Angels on the money line, where they are currently sitting at +116.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Joey Estes finishing with just four strikeouts, which has him ranked 20th among starters today. As for the Angels, they are projected to finish with 11 K’s, which has them ranked second in the league.
Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips
- We like the Angels on the moneyline (+116)
- The Angels are also our pick on the spread at +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 |
| Ross Stripling | Out | Elbow |
| Paul Blackburn | Out | Foot |
| Michael Kelly | Out | Suspension |
| Abraham Toro | Out | Hamstring |
| Esteury Ruiz | Out | Wrist |
| Luis Medina | Out | Elbow |
| Dany Jiménez | Out | Oblique |
| Darell Hernaiz | Out | Ankle |
| Tyler Soderstrom | Out | Wrist |
| Ken Waldichuk | Out | Arm |
| Jacob Wilson | Questionable | Hamstring |
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Adam Cimber | Out | Shoulder |
| Luis Rengifo | Out | Wrist |
| Griffin Canning | Questionable | Elbow |
| Patrick Sandoval | Out | Arm |
| José Quijada | Out | Elbow |
| Andrew Wantz | Out | Elbow |
| Nolan Schanuel | Questionable | Calf |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
