Oakland Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers Preview
The forecast from Oakland on Friday calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. This interleague matchup has a start time of 9:40 PM ET, and the Athletics are 5-3 on the money line vs. the Brewers, who have won two straight and are 1st in the NL Central.</
Friday’s Brewers vs. Athletics matchup features Aaron Civale for Milwaukee and JP Sears for the Athletics. The over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the Brewers are the slight money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -132 compared to the Athletics at +112. This game can be seen on BSWI.
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Oakland Athletics vs. Milwaukee Brewers Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Brewers have recorded a 3-2 record, with a 3-2 performance on the runline.
- On the other side, the Athletics have gone 4-1 (SU) and 4-1 in their previous five home contests.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Brewers have a straight-up record of 5-5 and a runline record of 3-7.
- When playing as the underdog, the Athletics have a 2-8 record against the runline and a 6-4 straight-up record in their last ten games.
Oakland Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers Prediction
Milwaukee closed out their series vs. the Cardinals with a 3-0 loss. Heading into the game, the Brewers were the slight favorite at -129 on the money line. Things really got away from the Brewers in the7th inning, as the Cardinals scored three runs in the inning. Milwaukee’s offense didn’t have a single hit in the game until the 3rd inning and finished with just three hits.
Freddy Peralta got the start for the Brewers and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up three earned runs. The Brewers also used Nick Mears out of the bullpen, and he took the loss. Mears only pitched one inning, but the Cardinals scored three runs in the 7th.
Milwaukee heads into today’s road matchup vs. the Athletics having dropped two straight games, and they are 73-54 overall. The Brewers hold a 10.0 game lead over the Cardinals in the NL Central. So far, they have gone 26-16 against other teams in the NL Central.
The Brewers have been slightly better at home this year, going 38-24 compared to 35-30 on the road. As the favorite, Milwaukee is 40-29 and 33-25 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Brewers are 22-15-4 this year.
Despite a losing streak against the run line, the Brewers have been a profitable bet overall this season, going 66-61. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 36-29 against the run line. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 39-19 against the run line in those games. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.5, while it is -2.9 in losing games.
The Milwaukee Brewers are on the road today against the Oakland Athletics. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 8.7 runs per game. The Brewers have hit the over in 67 of their 120 games this season, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, they have gone over 20 times and under 8 times. Overall, 74% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.
So far this season, Aaron Civale has made 24 starts and has a record of 4-8. His ERA for the season is 4.78, along with a WHIP of 1.37. In his 24 appearances, Civale has turned in six quality starts. Looking at his numbers at home compared to on the road, Civale has an ERA of 6.89 on the road compared to 3.70 at home. He most recently faced the Guardians, where he picked up the win, going six innings and not allowing a run. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts.
As a team, the Brewers are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. They have been a good home run hitting team this season, but their team batting average of .253 is 7th in the league. Milwaukee comes into the game with a collective on-base percentage of .331, which is 3rd in the MLB.
William Contreras and Willy Adames have been the Brewers’ top power threats this season, with Contreras having 17 homers and Adames at 22. Adames’ 85 RBIs are 9th in the league. Contreras is also on a three-game hitting streak and is batting .287 for the season. In his last nine games, he has gone 10/32 with three homers.
The Athletics wrapped up their series vs. the Rays with a 3-1 win. Oakland was the slight favorite at -101 on the money line. It was a two-run 2nd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Rays could only score one run, which came in thejson 4th.
Osvaldo Bido put together a good start for the Athletics, going five innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and issued three walks. Lawrence Butler and Darell Hernaiz each had two hits and scored one run apiece. The Athletics’s other run came from Austin Beck, who went 1/3 with a double.
The Athletics are 4th in the AL West heading into today’s game vs. the Brewers, and they trail the Astros by 14.5 games. Overall, the Athletics are 55-73 and have gone 16-20 against other teams in the AL West. They are also 32-33 at home compared to a road record of 23-40.
As the underdog, the Athletics have gone 44-69 this year, and they are 11-4 when favored. Oakland’s overall series record is 16-21-4, and they have won two straight series on the road. Their overall record this year is 16-21-4.
When the Athletics win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.5 runs per game. But when they lose, they tend to lose big, with an average run margin of -3.5 runs per game. Their run line record is 69-59, with a -0.5 run differential on the season. They are 36-29 against the run line at home and 33-30 on the road. As the favorite, they are just 6-9 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 63-50.
The Oakland Athletics are at home today against the Milwaukee Brewers in a game with an over/under line of 7.5 runs. The combined run average for A’s games this season is 8.5 runs per game, and their over/under record is 56-70. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 10-19. So far this season, 94 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 73.4% of their games. They have gone under the total in their last six games.
JP Sears gets the start for the Athletics today and is coming off a strong outing against the Giants. In that start, he went 7 2/3 innings, giving up just one earned run. Sears finished with a no-decision in the outing. Before that, he had picked up the win in three straight starts. Sears’ record for the season is 10-8, and he has an ERA of 4.15. Out of his 25 starts, Sears has turned in 10 quality starts and is averaging 7.02 strikeouts per nine innings.
For the season, the Athletics offense is averaging 4 runs per game, which is 25th in the league. They have been a bit better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .231 and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of strikeouts. Oakland’s team on-base percentage is just .304, and they are also just 15th in slugging percentage.
Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics this season, as he is batting .287 with a team-high 29 home runs and 84 RBIs. JJ Bleday has struggled of late, going just 5/23 in his last six games, but he does have three homers in that stretch. Miguel Andujar has gone 7/29 in his last seven games and is currently on a three-game hitting streak.
Our predicted final score for this Brewers vs. Athletics matchup is 6-5 in favor of the Athletics. Given that the Athletics are the underdogs at +112, we see this as a great opportunity to take them on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, J.P. Sears is projected to finish with five strikeouts, while Aaron Civale is predicted to finish with six. However, we have Sears finishing with a better chance to pick up a win than Civale.
Oakland Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Tips
- We like the Athletics on the moneyline (+112)
- On the run line we like Athletics (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Oakland Athletics Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | Out | Shoulder |
| Scott Alexander | Out | Rotator Cuff |
| Trevor Gott | Out | Elbow |
| Michael Kelly | Out | Suspension |
| Austin Adams | Out | Elbow/Forearm |
| Esteury Ruiz | Out | Wrist |
| Luis Medina | Out | Elbow |
| Tyler Soderstrom | Out | Wrist |
| Ken Waldichuk | Out | Arm |
| Jacob Wilson | Out | Hamstring |
Milwaukee Brewers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wade Miley | Out | Elbow |
| Christian Yelich | Out | Back |
| Ray Black | Out | Personal |
| Hoby Milner | Out | Shoulder |
| Rob Zastryzny | Out | Elbow |
| Brandon Woodruff | Out | Shoulder |
| J.B. Bukauskas | Out | Shoulder |
| Enoli Paredes | Out | Forearm |
| Robert Gasser | Out | Elbow |
| Oliver Dunn | Out | Back |
