Oakland Athletics vs Pittsburgh Pirates Preview
Wednesday’s interleague matchup between the Pirates and Athletics is set for 3:37 from Oakland Coliseum in Oakland. The Athletics come into the game with a record of 14-17, while the Pirates are currently 14-17. Oakland is the slight favorite on the money line at -101.
Looking at the over/under line, it is currently at 8 runs, and the under is paying out at -114 compared to -108 for the over. Ross Stripling is starting for the Athletics, and he is facing off against Quinn Priester for the Pirates.
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Oakland Athletics Trends and Key Stats
- Across their last five road games, the Pirates are 1-4. This includes going 1-4 vs. the runline.
- In the Athletics’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 3-2 (SU) with 3-2 against the spread.
- In their previous ten games, Pirates have won 3-7 as favorites and 3-7 as underdogs.
- The Athletics hold a 5-5 record as the favorite and a 6-4 record as the underdog.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Pirates vs. Athletics series. Pittsburgh went into the matchup as -136 favorites but could only muster two runs as the A’s starter Alex Wood went just four innings but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. Oakland’s bullpen was excellent, as Mitch Spence got the win and Mason Miller got the save.
Oakland’s offense was led by JJ Bleday, who homered twice and went 2/4 at the plate. He scored three times and drove in three runs. Abraham Toro and Tyler Nevin each had two hits and an RBI.
Connor Joe hit the game’s only other home run while going 2/4 for the Pirates. Mitch Keller gave up three earned runs in five innings of work.
Oakland Athletics vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction
Pittsburgh is on the road today vs. the Athletics, and they are looking to snap a three-game losing streak. The Pirates are 14-17 overall and trail the Brewers by five games in the NL Central. So far, they are 2-2 in divisional games this year.
The Pirates have dropped three straight games on the road, and they are 1-3 as the road favorite this year. As for their overall record as the favorite, the Pirates are just 3-7. Pittsburgh’s overall series record is 3-3-3, and they lost the first two games of this series vs. the Athletics.
When the Pirates are on the road, they are a good bet to cover the run line, as they are 11-8 on the run line in those games. They are 17-14 overall on the run line, with a -0.4 run differential per game. They are 14-7 on the run line as the underdog, but just 3-7 as the favorite. Their average run differential in their wins is +2.9, while it is -3.1 in their losses.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen the under hit in five straight games and have an over/under record of 13-18 on the season. Their games have averaged exactly 8.0 runs per game, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 3-4. The over/under line for today’s game against the Oakland Athletics is set at 8 runs.
Quinn Priester will be making his third start of the season for the Pirates, and he will be on the road against the Athletics. Priester took a loss in his first outing of the season, but he bounced back with a strong start against the Giants, where he went 6 innings and struck out 6 while only giving up 3 hits.
So far this season, the Pirates are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging only 3.1 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .230, and their slugging percentage of .341 is also near the bottom of the league. However, they have been good at working counts, as they are 2nd in the league in walks.
Bryan Reynolds is the Pirates’ top hitter so far, with a batting average of .248 to go along with a team-high four home runs and 17 RBIs. However, he has struggled of late, going just 3/21 in his last five games. Connor Joe has also gone deep three times this season, while batting .292 overall. Ke’Bryan Hayes has gone 6/19 in his last five games and also has one home run.
Oakland will host the Pirates today with an overall record of 14-17, and they are 3rd in the AL West, 3.5 games behind the Mariners for the division lead. The Athletics have won three straight games, taking the final game of their series vs. the Orioles and have taken the first two games of this series vs. the Pirates.
As the underdog, the Athletics are 12-17 this season and 2-0 when favored. They are just under .500 on the road at 8-8 and have gone 6-9 at home. So far, their series record is 4-4-1 this season.
When it comes to the run line, the A’s have been a solid bet this season. They are 17-14 overall and 10-6 on the road. They are 7-8 at home, but they have covered the run line in four straight games at home. They are 17-12 as an underdog, but 0-2 as a favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.2, while it is -3.9 in losses.
The Oakland Athletics have had a combined run average of 7.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 13-17. Their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 4-5-1, and they have had 10 games with higher lines and 11 games with lower lines. Their under streak is at 2 games, and their last two games have gone under the line of 7.5 runs.
The Athletics are sending Ross Stripling to the mound today vs. the Pirates, and he is looking to pick up his first win of the season. Stripling’s record is 0-5, and his ERA is 4.98. So far, he has made six starts and one of them was a quality start. Per nine innings, Stripling is averaging 6.55 strikeouts and 2.1 walks. Stripling most recently faced the Orioles, where he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, and finished with a no-decision. He has given up at least one homer in three straight outings.
So far this season, the Athletics offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just 3 runs per game. This is the 29th ranked scoring offense in the league. As a team, they are batting just .207, which is the worst mark in the league. However, they do have the 5th most home runs in the league and are 8th in isolated power.
Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker come into the game as the team’s top home run hitters, but both are batting under .210 for the season. However, JJ Bleday has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 4/14 in his last five games with two homers. Tyler Nevin is also on a good run, going 8/20 in his last five games.
Our predictions for this Pirates vs. Athletics matchup is to take the Athletics to win at home. And with the Athletics money line sitting at -101, that is the way we recommend playing this one.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Ross Stripling is projected to finish with five strikeouts, and his overall ranking for starting pitchers today is 12th. As for Quinn Priester, he is projected to finish with four strikeouts and is ranked fourth worst among starters.
Oakland Athletics vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Tips
- Take the Pirates on the moneyline
- The Athletics should also cover at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Oakland Athletics Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Alexander | Out | Ribs |
| Trevor Gott | Out | Elbow |
| Sean Newcomb | Out | Knee |
| Aledmys Díaz | Out | Calf |
| Miguel Andujar | Out | Knee |
| J.D. Davis | Out | Groin |
| Freddy Tarnok | Out | Hip |
| Luis Medina | Out | Knee |
| Ken Waldichuk | Out | Arm |
| Zack Gelof | Out | Oblique |
Pittsburgh Pirates Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | Out | Foot |
| Johan Oviedo | Out | Elbow |
| Marco Gonzales | Out | Forearm |
| Ryan Borucki | Out | Tricep |
| Jason Delay | Out | Knee |
| Dauri Moreta | Out | Elbow |
| Endy Rodríguez | Out | Elbow |
