Oakland Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers Preview
Joe Boyle will be starting for the Athletics on Saturday, and he will be facing off against Colin Rea and the Brewers. This one is getting started at 4:07 PM ET from Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, and the Athletics are the slight underdogs on the money line (+116).
The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and this interleague matchup can be seen on NSPCA. The Brewers are 1st in the NL Central, while the Athletics are 4th in the AL West.
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Oakland Athletics vs. Milwaukee Brewers Trends and Key Stats
- The Brewers are 3-2 in their five most recent road games, including a 3-2 runline record.
- 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.
- The Athletics have a 2-8 record vs. the runline and a 6-4 straight-up record in their last ten games as the underdog.
It was all Milwaukee in the last game of this series, as the Brewers took down the Athletics by a score of 11-3. The Brewers offense only had two more hits than the A’s and struck out eight times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -115 on the money line.
Oakland actually got on the board first in this game, scoring one run in the first inning. As for the Brewers, they didn’t get on the board until the 2nd, but exploded for five runs in that inning. After scoring two more in the 4th, the Brewers offense went silent until they broke out for four more in the top of the 9th.
Aaron Civale didn’t go deep into the game for the Brewers but still picked up the win, going just four innings and giving up three earned runs. JP Sears had a rough outing for the A’s, taking the loss after going just 3 2/3 innings and giving up five earned runs.
Oakland Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers Prediction
The Brewers hold a 10-game lead over the Cardinals for the NL Central lead, and they are 74-54 overall this season. Milwaukee is 26-16 in divisional games and has gone 38-24 at home compared to 36-30 on the road. As the favorite, the Brewers are 41-29 this year, and they are 33-25 as the underdog.
So far, the Brewers have an overall series record of 22-15-4, and they are currently winning their series vs. the Athletics. Milwaukee took the first game of the series, and their overall record over their last 10 games is 7-3.
When the Brewers are on the road, they are a solid bet against the run line, going 37-29. They have a +1.0 run differential away from home, and their average run differential in all games is +0.8. They are also a profitable run line team as the underdog, going 39-19.
The Milwaukee Brewers are on the road today against the Oakland Athletics. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Brewers have played in 121 games this season, and their combined run average is 8.8 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 68-53, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 8-10-3. So far this season, 57.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at more than 8 runs.
Right-hander Colin Rea gets the start for the Brewers today as he faces the Athletics on the road. Rea has made 21 starts this year and has a record of 11-4. His ERA for the season is 3.52, along with a WHIP of 1.15. Rea’s most recent outing came against the Guardians, where he picked up the win, going seven innings and not allowing a run. In his outing before that, he gave up seven earned runs to the Dodgers. Rea has been able to bounce back from rough outings this year, so the Brewers will be hoping for another strong start from him today.
William Contreras has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Brewers, going 10/28 in his last eight games with two homers. He is also on a four-game hitting streak. For the season, he is batting .287 with 17 homers and 73 RBIs. Willy Adames has been the Brewers’ top power threat this season, as his 22 homers are 1st on the team and 15th in the league. His 85 RBIs are 10th in the MLB.
As a team, the Brewers are 9th in the league in runs per game at 4.8. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, they are 5th in batting average and are 3rd in both on-base percentage and walks. Milwaukee’s team batting average of .254 is 5th in the league.
With a record of 55-74, the Athletics are 14.5 games behind the Astros for the AL West lead. So far, they have gone 16-20 in divisional games. Oakland lost the first game of this series vs. the Brewers and are 16-21-4 in series this year.
At home, the Athletics are 32-34 this year compared to a 23-40 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Athletics are 44-70 this year, and they are 11-4 when favored. Heading into today’s game, they have split their last ten games.
When the A’s win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.5 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.6 runs per game. Their run line record is 69-60, with a run line record of 36-30 at home and 33-30 on the road. They are 6-9 vs. the run line as the favorite and 63-51 as the underdog.
The Oakland Athletics are at home today, taking on the Milwaukee Brewers. The O/U line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for the A’s games this season is 8.6 runs. Overall, the A’s have a 57-70 O/U record this season. When the O/U line is set at 8 runs, their record is 16-14-1. So far this season, 63 of their games have had O/U lines set at over 8 runs, which accounts for 48.8% of their games.
Right-hander Joe Boyle gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces off against the Brewers at home. Boyle has made nine starts this year and has a record of 3-5 with a 6.21 ERA. His WHIP for the season is currently 1.67. In his last outing, Boyle was excellent, going six innings and picking up the win. He didn’t allow a run in the outing and gave up just two hits. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts. Boyle’s ERA at home is 12.64 compared to 6.38 on the road.
As a team, the Athletics are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 25th in the MLB. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per contest. Oakland’s team batting average is just .230, and they are also near the bottom of the league in strikeouts. However, they do have the 8th most home runs in the league this season.
Over the team’s last seven games, Miguel Andujar has gone 8/29, but he has just one RBI during that stretch. Andujar is also on a four-game hitting streak. Brent Rooker has been the team’s top power threat this season, as his 29 homers are 9th in the league, and he is also 11th in the MLB with 84 RBIs.
With the Athletics at +116, there is some great value in picking them up straight up today. We have them winning this one 6-5, and with the payout, we would recommend taking them on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Joe Boyle is projected to finish with more strikeouts than Colin Rea, and we also have Boyle finishing with fewer earned runs. If you are looking for a parlay, you could look to take the Athletics and then look at Boyle’s strikeout total.
Oakland Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Tips
- Take the Brewers on the moneyline
- 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 |
