Oakland Athletics vs New York Yankees Preview
From Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, we have an AL matchup between the Yankees and Athletics. First pitch is set for 4:07 PM ET, and the forecasted temperature is 59 degrees with a clear sky. Luis Gil will start for the Yankees, and he will be facing off against Joey Estes. New York is 91-64 and they are 1st in the AL East, while the Athletics are 4th in the AL West with a record of 67-88.
The money line odds have the Yankees at -180 compared to the Athletics at +152, and the over/under line is at 8.5 runs. NSPCA will be televising this game.
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Oakland Athletics vs. New York Yankees Trends and Key Stats
- 4-1 is the record of Yankees in their last five road games. They have also gone 4-1 vs. the runline.
- The Athletics, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 2-3 (SU) and 2-3 record.
- The Yankees have a 8-2 straight-up record in their last ten games as the favorite, and 4-6 against the runline.
- As the underdog, the Athletics have gone 3-7 vs. the runline and 6-4 straight-up.
Thanks to a four-run 7th inning for the Yankees’ offense, they cruised to a 10-0 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -183 on the money line.
Oakland wasted a good outing from JP Sears, as he gave up just two earned runs in five innings of work for the A’s. Carlos Rodon was excellent for the Yankees, getting the win after going six innings and not giving up a run.
Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge each homered for the Yankees, while Anthony Volpe scored twice and drove in two runs while going 1/4. Gleyber Torres also had a three-hit game at the plate.
Oakland Athletics vs New York Yankees Prediction
The Yankees are 91-64 overall and lead the AL East by five games over the Orioles. New York has taken the first two games of their series vs. the Athletics and have gone 8-2 over their last 10 games. The Yankees’ overall series record is 29-16-4, and they have won four straight series overall.
At home, the Yankees are 42-33 this season and have been really good on the road at 49-31. As the road favorite, the Yankees are 32-25 this season and 73-56 as the favorite overall. New York’s record as the underdog is 18-8 this year.
The Yankees have a run line record of 81-74 this season, including a 48-32 mark on the road. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and are 22-4 against the run line as an underdog this season.
Today’s over/under line is set at 8.5 runs for the New York Yankees’ road game against the Oakland Athletics. The Yankees have played 51 games this season with over/under lines set higher than 8.5, and their games have averaged a combined 9.1 runs per game. Overall, the over/under record for the Yankees this season is 81-69, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 32-22.
New York is sending right-hander Luis Gil to the mound today vs. the Athletics. He has made 27 starts this year and has a record of 14-6 with a 3.13 ERA. Gil’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.18, and opponents are batting .178 off him this year. In his 27 appearances, Gil has turned in 10 quality starts and is averaging 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings. The last time he pitched, Gil picked up the win, going five innings and giving up one earned run. He has allowed just one earned run in each of his last three outings.
The Yankees are the top home run hitting team in the league and are also 3rd in the league in runs scored, averaging 5 runs per game. Not only are they 1st in home runs, but they also have the league’s top offense in terms of team OPS. New York has been very patient at the plate this season, leading the league in walks.
Aaron Judge has been on fire of late, going 9/25 with three homers over his last eight games. For the season, he is batting .321 and leads the league with 137 RBIs. Juan Soto is also having a big season for the Yankees, as he is 4th in the league with 40 homers and is 8th in RBIs (104). Soto is batting .288 for the season.
With an overall record of 67-88, the Athletics are 4th in the AL West, trailing the Astros by 18 games. Currently, they are 6 games behind the Rangers for 3rd place in the division. Oakland has dropped two straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Yankees 0-2.
At home, the Athletics are 36-41 this season compared to a 31-47 mark on the road. This year, the Athletics are just 12-7 as the favorite, and they are 55-81 when listed as the underdog. As the home underdog, the Athletics have gone 25-36 this season.
The A’s have been a solid bet against the run line this season with a record of 84-71. They have been especially good on the road, going 43-35 ATS. However, they have failed to cover in their last three games at home and are just 7-12 ATS as the favorite this season.
The Oakland Athletics are playing at home against the New York Yankees today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for A’s games this season is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 73-80. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 18-25. Overall, 20.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs.
Joey Estes gets the start for the Athletics today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing against the Cubs. In that start, he gave up six earned runs in just one inning of work. Looking back further, he has given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Estes’ record for the season is 7-8, and his ERA is 4.78. Opponents are batting .255 off the right-hander this season. One of his complete games and shutouts came on the road this year. His ERA on the road is 12.54 compared to 3.13 at home.
One of the Athletics’ strengths this season has been their power, as they are 7th in the league in home runs. However, they have not been great at turning those home runs into runs, as they are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. As a team, they are batting just .234, and their on-base percentage and OPS are also near the bottom of the league.
Designated hitter Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics this season, as he is batting .299 with 38 home runs and 110 RBIs. Catcher Shea Langeliers has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/19 in his last six games with three homers. For the season, Langeliers is batting just .224.
With the Athletics at +152 on the money line, we see this as a great value pick. We have the Athletics winning this one 6-5, and with the payout, we would recommend taking them on the money line.
Looking at some potential player props, we have Luis Gil finishing with six strikeouts, and Joey Estes with five. As for the Yankees, they are projected to finish with eight as a team, compared to the Athletics with nine.
Oakland Athletics vs New York Yankees Betting Tips
- Take the Yankees on the moneyline
- The Athletics are also our pick on the run line 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 | Back |
| Miguel Andujar | Out | Abdomen |
| Michael Kelly | Out | Suspension |
| Austin Adams | Out | Elbow/Forearm |
| Esteury Ruiz | Out | Wrist |
| Luis Medina | Out | Elbow |
| Ken Waldichuk | Out | Arm |
| Osvaldo Bido | Out | Wrist |
New York Yankees Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | Out | Hip |
| Tyler Lyons | Out | Personal |
| Lou Trivino | Out | Elbow |
| Jonathan Loáisiga | Out | Elbow |
| JT Brubaker | Out | Elbow |
| Jake Cousins | Questionable | Pectoral |
| Kenlly Montas | Out | Personal |
