David Fletcher and the struggling Los Angeles Angels are set to take the field against their AL West rival Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in a Wednesday showdown. The matchup will begin at 10:07 p.m. ET and fans hoping to watch it can tune in to NBC Sports – California.
Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics Odds
Bookmakers have Oakland (-150) as the favorite over Los Angeles (+140). The total currently stands at 9.5 runs and gamblers can play the over for -120 and the under for an even +100. This game currently has a runline of Angels +1.5 (-155) and Athletics -1.5 (+135).
The Angels are 65-74 SU and are 71-67 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 15.3 units for bettors taking the moneyline, despite having gained 2.8 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Athletics, on the other hand, are 79-58 SU and 74-62 ATS. They’ve gained 15.7 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 10.3 units ATS. Oakland has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven.
Oakland games have an over/under record of 62-70-4 in 2019. The Angels have been a decent over bet with a total record of 67-61-10.
Left-hander Patrick Sandoval is the projected starter for the visiting Angels. Sandoval (0-1, 5.24 ERA) has racked up 27 strikeouts in 22.1 innings so far. He has yet to face the Athletics this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Athletics are going with righty Tanner Roark (8-8, 4.04 ERA), who has 135 punchouts and 44 walks to his name as well as a WHIP of 1.36. Roark is 0-0 with six strikeouts and a 1.69 ERA in one start against Los Angeles this year.
Los Angeles’ pitching staff allowed 5.3 runs per game and its starters own a 5.34 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 8.52 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.71, along with a K/9 of 9.25.
Angels hitters have slashed .252/.333/.433 on their way to 5.0 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.0 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (1-4 SU).
David Fletcher and Mike Trout continue to lead Los Angeles’ offense. Fletcher is slashing .286/.344/.391 with five home runs, 43 RBIs and 72 runs scored, while Trout is hitting .293 with 44 homers, 102 RBIs and 107 runs scored.
For the home team, Oakland’s pitchers have yielded 4.3 runs per game overall in 2019. The club’s starters have a 4.01 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.15 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 9.1 K/9. In 58 divisional games, Athletics starters have an ERA of 5.03 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.06.
Oakland’s hitters have put up 5.2 runs per outing, including 5.0 per game against divisional foes and 6.2 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .254/.374/.462 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that span.
Shortstop Marcus Semien and third baseman Matt Chapman have led the way for the Athletics’ offense this year. Semien is hitting .272/.355/.488 with 25 home runs, 73 RBIs and 99 runs scored, and Chapman’s line is .259/.346/.528 with 31 homers, 78 RBIs and 88 runs.
The Angels have lost 1.6 units and are 49-41 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has hit in 46 of those games, as opposed to 36 that’ve hit the under against righty starters. On the other hand, the Athletics have netted 11.9 units and are 22-14 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over’s hit in 17 of those games, compared to 17 that went under the total.
Angels at Athletics Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Athletics, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has cashed in three of Los Angeles’ last seven outings.
- The Angels have lost four of their last five games SU.
- Los Angeles has recorded 20.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 22.0 over its last five.
- The Angels have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.
- The Angels have a total OPS of .765 this season and an OPS of .769 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Athletics’ OPS sits at .774 overall and .762 against righties.
