Andrelton Simmons and the Los Angeles Angels will be taking the field against their in-state adversary Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in a Tuesday night game. NBC Sports – California is in line to broadcast the matchup and the game is slated to get going at 10:07 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics Odds
The Angels have gone 24-29 SU this year and are 28-24 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 6.0 units for moneyline gamblers, despite having gained 5.1 units ATS. The Athletics, on the other hand, are 29-25 SU and 25-28 ATS. The team’s gained 0.6 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 3.5 units ATS.
Oakland games have an over/under record of 25-25-3 thus far in 2019. The Angels have been a decent under bet with a total record of 21-27-4.
Los Angeles’ pitching staff allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starters own a 5.70 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 7.80 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.33, along with a WHIP of 1.39.
Angels hitters have slashed .254/.334/.426 on their way to 4.7 runs scored per game this year, including 4.0 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Shortstop Andrelton Simmons and outfielder David Fletcher have paced Los Angeles’ hitters. Simmons is slashing .298/.323/.415 with three home runs, 21 RBIs, 22 runs and five stolen bases, while Fletcher (.314/.362/.451) is up to four homers, 19 RBIs and 25 runs scored.
For the home team, Oakland’s pitchers have given up 4.3 runs per game overall this season. Its starting pitching staff has a 4.11 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.92 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 9.1 K/9. In 22 games against AL West opponents, Athletics starters have an ERA of 4.73 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.02.
The Oakland offense has produced 4.9 runs per outing, including 5.0 per game against divisional foes and 6.8 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .292/.350/.577 over its last five matchups and is 5-0 SU during that stretch.
The Athletics’ batters have been led by shortstop Marcus Semien and third baseman Matt Chapman. Semien is slashing .265/.359/.400 with five home runs, 23 RBIs, 33 runs and five stolen bases, while Chapman’s line sits at .271/.356/.552 with 14 homers, 32 RBIs and 34 runs.
The Angels have gained 5.2 units and are 21-12 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over’s hit in 15 of those games, compared to 14 that’ve gone under against ies.
Angels at Athletics Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Athletics, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The over has hit in only two of Oakland’s last seven games.
- The Los Angeles defense has allowed five errors over the last five contests, compared to just zero errors for Oakland over its last five.
- The Angels have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games, including eight over their last five.
