Athletics – Sports Chat Place https://sportschatplace.com Free NFL Picks, NBA Picks, College Football Picks, NHL Picks, MLB Picks, Betting Odds, Predictions Thu, 22 May 2025 11:09:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://sportschatplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/apple-icon-180x180-1-150x150.png Athletics – Sports Chat Place https://sportschatplace.com 32 32 Athletics vs Angels Prediction 5/22/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/athletics-vs-angels-prediction-5-22-25-mlb-picks-today/ Thu, 22 May 2025 09:31:20 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547178 In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, May 22, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview The Los Angeles Angels (23-25, 14-15 Away) are going through their best period …

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In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, May 22, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (23-25, 14-15 Away) are going through their best period of the season after winning six straight games. After a series sweep of the Dodgers, the Angels beat the Athletics in the opening three games of the current series. In last night’s 10-5 victory, Logan O’Hoppe led the offense with three RBI, while Jack Kochanowicz pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits with six strikeouts and five walks. Hector Neris was credited with the win.

This season, the Angels average 4.09 runs per game (20th in the MLB) on a .222/.288/.403 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.04 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (27th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .214 batting average, 13 home runs, and 29 RBI this season.

Tyler Anderson will take the mound for the Angels on Thursday. The 35-year-old left-hander has a 2-1 record in nine starts this year with a 3.04 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 50.1 innings.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-27, 8-16 Home) are on an eight-game losing skid, their longest negative streak of the year. The A’s lost four consecutive series to the Mariners, Yankees, Dodgers, and were swept by the Giants.We can add another series loss following three defeats in the opening three games of the current series against the Angels. In Wednesday’s 10-5 defeat, Lawrence Butler led the offense with three RBI, while JP Sears took the loss after allowing six runs on eight with four strikeouts and no walks in 5.0 innings.

This year, the Athletics average 4.22 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .252/.313/.411 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.14 ERA (26th) and 1.48 WHIP (26th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .280 batting average, ten home runs, and 30 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Luis Severino, who is 1-4 in ten starts this season, with a 4.22 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 59.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

  • Six of the Athletics’ last seven games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Five of the Angels’ last six day games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Angels’ last 12 day games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six games at Sutter Health Park.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (281).
  • The Athletics rank 4th in the league for strikeouts against this season (373).
  • The Angels rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (470).
  • The Angels rank 3rd in the league for home runs this season (73).

Athletics vs Angels Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the last couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H duels. The Angels won the last four, while seven of the previous ten H2Hs went Over. That was also the case in seven of Los Angeles’ last ten games, which also occurred in seven of the Athletics’ past ten games. I am going with another Over here, even though I think Anderson and Severino are solid pitchers and will fare well in this one. However, the respective bullpens are two of the three worst in the MLB, so I expect a lot of runs late on. Go with Over.

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Angels vs Athletics Prediction 5/21/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/angels-vs-athletics-prediction-2/ Wed, 21 May 2025 11:38:07 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547121 The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Athletics on Wednesday, May 21st at the Sutter Health Park in the third game of this series, with the Angels having a 2-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Athletics Prediction. We will …

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The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Athletics on Wednesday, May 21st at the Sutter Health Park in the third game of this series, with the Angels having a 2-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Athletics Prediction. We will examine:

The Athletics’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Athletics

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics game

Athletics Preview

The Athletics have a 22-27 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the AL West. The Athletics have an 8-15 home record and are 25-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 5-7 home defeat by the Athletics, and are 2-11 in their last 13 games. Under is 3-1 in their last 5 games, and they are playing the Phillies and the Astros next.

The Athletics have a .252 batting average this season, a .313 OBP, and a .414 Slugging percentage. Athleticspitching staff has a 5.14 ERA and 1.48 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 62 hits and a team-high .341 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 30 RBI, and Brent Booker adds a team-high 10 home runs.

JP Sears (L) will take the mound for the Athletics, and he has a 4-3 record, 3.31 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP. He has a 3.86 ERA in his three home starts, but he is coming off his worst start of the season, where he gave up 4 runs in 4 innings pitched. JP Sears is 3-2 with an ERA of 3.86 and 24 strikeouts in 6 appearances against the Angels in his career.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 22-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have a 13-15 road record and 27-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 7-5 road victory over the Athletics and have five consecutive wins. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Yankees next.

The Angels have a .222 batting average this season, a .283 OBP, and a .403 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.04 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 44 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .277 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 28 RBI and a team-high 13 home runs.

Jack Kochanowicz (R) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 3-5 record, 4.71 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP. He has been weaker on the road with a 5.14 ERA across five road starts, and he has been in great form lately, with just two earned runs in 11.4 innings pitched across his last two starts. In his only previous start against the Athletics last season, he got torched for 7 earned runs in 4 innings pitched as the Angels lost 2-8.

Why the Athletics will win

  • The Angels have lost each of their last nine Wednesday road games.
  • The Athletics have won five of their last six night games against AL West opponents following a home loss.
  • The Athletics have covered the run line in five of their last six night games against AL West opponents following a home loss.
  • The Angels have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 11 road games against American League opponents.
  • The Angels have lost the first inning in four of their last five road games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Wednesday night road games.
  • The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last nine road games against American League opponents.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

  • The Athletics have lost each of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
  • The Angels have won each of their last five games as underdogs.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last five games.
  • The Angels have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games.
  • The Angels have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games.

Total Runs Facts

  • Five of the Athletics’ last six home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Four of the Angels’ last five games as underdogs against the Athletics have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Angels’ last seven games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Athletics rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (194).
  • The Athletics rank 29th in the league for hits allowed this season (452).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.283).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (118).

Angels vs Athletics Prediction

The Angels are 3-0 in their last 3 meetings against the A’s, but the Athletics are 8-4 in their last 12 overall meetings, and are 5-3 in their last 8 meetings in Oakland. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 meetings.

In this Angels vs Athletics Prediction, the Athletics are coming as -160 home favorites. Both teams have identical records this season, but the A’s have been terrible at home, while the Angels are mediocre on the road. The A’s have the pitching advantage in this matchup, as Sears has been a far more reliable option than Kochanowicz, and the Angels have the worst bullpen in the MLB with a 6.82 ERA and 1.71 WHIP. The Angels are also much weaker against lefties, with just 2.9 runs/9 and a .193 batting average, so this screams as a bounce-back spot for the A’s. Take the Athletics on the moneyline.

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Athletics vs Angels Prediction 5/20/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/athletics-vs-angels-prediction-5-20-25-mlb-picks-today/ Tue, 20 May 2025 10:38:19 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547055 In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 20, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview The Los Angeles Angels (21-25, 12-15 Away) recorded their first sweep of the …

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In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 20, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (21-25, 12-15 Away) recorded their first sweep of the season as they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road, handing the Dodgers their first sweep of the year as well. On the wings of that sweep, the Angels opened the current series against the Athletics with a 4-3 win on Monday. Taylor Ward led the offense with two RBI, while Jose Soriano got the win after allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and four walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This season, the Angels average 4.02 runs per game (21st in the MLB) on a .220/.281/.400 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.04 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (29th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .198 batting average, 13 home runs, and 27 RBI this season.

Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Angels on Tuesday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 1-5 record in eight starts this year with a 5.18 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 41.2 innings.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-25, 8-14 Home) are on a six-game losing skid, their longest such streak of the year. The A’s lost four consecutive series to the Mariners, Yankees, Dodgers, and were swept by the Giants. In Game 1 of the series against the Angels, the A’s fell to a 4-3 defeat. J.T. Ginn took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and no walks in 4.0 innings.

This year, the Athletics average 4.21 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .251/.313/.411 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.10 ERA (26th) and 1.48 WHIP (27th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .272 batting average, ten home runs, and 30 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Gunnar Hoglund, who is 1-1 in three starts this season, with a 3.78 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 16.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

  • Five of the Athletics’ last six games as favorites against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Angels’ last three night games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last six road games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Athletics’ last eight games as favorites against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (264).
  • The Athletics rank 26th in the league for ERA this season (5.10).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for steals this season (19).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (115).

Athletics vs Angels Prediction

The Athletics won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last five. Although Game 1 produced only seven runs, I am going with Over in this one. Seven of the A’s last ten games went Over, and I expect a high-scoring game because rookie Hoglund showed his inexperience and weaknesses in his latest start when he allowed four runs. Kyle Hendricks, on the other hand, surrendered 3+ runs in five of his last six starts. He will get hit early in this one. Back the Over.

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Angels vs Athletics Prediction 5/19/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/angels-vs-athletics-prediction/ Mon, 19 May 2025 09:18:41 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547005 The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Athletics on Monday, May 19th at the Sutter Health Park in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Athletics Prediction. We will examine: The Athletics’ recent form and player …

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The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Athletics on Monday, May 19th at the Sutter Health Park in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Athletics Prediction. We will examine:

The Athletics’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Athletics

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics game

Athletics Preview

The Athletics have a 22-25 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place in the AL West. The Athletics have an 8-13 home record and are 24-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-3 road defeat by the Giants, and are 2-9 in their last 11 games. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 games, and they are playing the Phillies and the Astros next.

The Athletics have a .251 batting average this season, a .311 OBP, and a .414 Slugging percentage. Athleticspitching staff has a 5.21 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 60 hits and a team-high .337 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 30 RBI, and Brent Booker adds a team-high 10 home runs.

J.T. Ginn (R) will take the mound for the Athletics, and he has a 1-1 record, 4.61 ERA, and 1.54 WHIP. He has a 4.00 home ERA and has given up 3 runs in just 7.4 innings pitched across his last two starts. This will be his first career start against the Angels.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 20-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have an 11-15 road record and 26-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 6-4 road victory over the Dodgers and have swept them 3-0 in Los Angeles. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Yankees next.

The Angels have a .220 batting average this season, .282 OBP, and .398 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.08 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 40 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .265 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 25 RBI and a team-high 12 home runs.

Jose Soriano (R) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 2-4 record, 3.46 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP. He has been better on the road with a 1.95 ERA across five road starts, and he is coming off a shutout performance against the Padres in 7 innings pitched. José Soriano has a record of 0-2 with an ERA of 13.50 and 8 strikeouts in 4 appearances against the Oakland Athletics in his career.

Why the Athletics will win

  • The Angels have lost each of their last nine road games against American League opponents.
  • The Athletics have won eight of their last nine home games against the Angels.
  • The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine road games against American League opponents.
  • The Athletics have covered the run line in eight of their last nine home games against the Angels.
  • The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven road games against American League opponents.
  • The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four road games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Angels have lost the first inning in each of their last three road games against American League opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

  • The Athletics have lost each of their last six games after playing the previous day.
  • The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Angels and Athletics.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven home games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The underdogs have covered the run line in eight of the Athletics’ last 10 games at Sutter Health Park.
  • The Angels have won the first inning in three of their last four games against American League opponents.
  • The Angels have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games.
  • The Angels have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Athletics’ last four home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Five of the Angels’ last six road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Angels’ last 10 games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 13 of the Athletics’ last 15 home games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Athletics rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (191).
  • The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (260).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for hits this season (326).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.282).

Angels vs Athletics Prediction

The Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 overall meetings against the Angels, and are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings in Oakland. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.

In this Angels vs Athletics Prediction, the Athletics are coming as -130 home favorites. This game feels closer to a pick ’em, as the Athletics have a slightly better overall record, but they have been terrible at home, where they have fewer wins than the Angels have on the road. The Athletics are also coming in poor form, with five straight defeats, while the Angels have come off a 3-game sweep against the Dodgers.

Both teams are 13-4 to the over in their last 17 games combined, and have two of the three worst bullpens in the MLB this season. Both teams are also better in hitting righties, they are playing in a hitter-friendly park, and I don’t trust any of those pitchers, as Soriano has a terrible history against the A’s. I expect a lot of runs in this one, so take the over 9.5 runs.

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Giants vs Athletics Prediction 5/18/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/giants-vs-athletics-prediction-5-18-25-mlb-picks-today/ Sun, 18 May 2025 09:29:44 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546953 In this article, we will formulate a Giants vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, May 18, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. Athletics Betting Preview The Athletics (22-24, 14-11 Away) lost eight of the last ten games, losing the series …

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In this article, we will formulate a Giants vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, May 18, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-24, 14-11 Away) lost eight of the last ten games, losing the series to the Mariners, Yankees, and Dodgers in the process. The A’s will add another series loss after scoring just one run in two games against the San Francisco Giants. Following a 9-1 loss, they fell short 1-0 in extra innings last night. Luis Severino pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on four hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Mason Miller took the loss.

This year, the Athletics average 4.38 runs per game (14th in the MLB) on a .256/.315/.423 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.28 ERA (26th) and 1.51 WHIP (29th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .278 batting average, ten home runs, and 30 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Jeffrey Springs, who is 5-3 in nine starts this season, with a 4.27 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 46.1 innings.

San Francisco Giants Betting Preview

The San Francisco Giants (27-19, 15-7 Home) beat the Chicago Cubs and then were swept by the Twins and lost the series to the Diamondbacks. The Giants are back to winning ways after a couple of victories over the Athletics in the current series. In Saturday’s 1-0 victory, Wilmer Flores drew a game-winning walk with bases loaded in the 10th inning, while Landen Roupp pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Camilo Doval was credited with the win.

This season, the Giants average 4.84 runs per game (8th in the MLB) on a .239/.315/.393 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Giants’ staff has a 3.48 ERA (8th) and 1.23 WHIP (12th). Wilmer Flores leads the Giants with a .263 batting average, ten home runs, and 42 RBI this season.

Justin Verlander will take the mound for the Giants on Sunday. The 42-year-old right-hander has a 0-3 record in nine starts this year with a 4.31 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 48.0 innings.

Why the Giants will beat the Athletics

  • The Giants have won each of their last six day games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Athletics have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs following an extra innings loss.
  • The Giants have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games at Oracle Park.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs following an extra innings loss.
  • The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last nine Sunday games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Giants have led after 5 innings in four of their last five day games.

Total Runs Facts

  • Eight of the Athletics’ last nine games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Six of the Giants’ last seven games as favorites against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Giants’ last nine day games against American League opponents.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six games at Oracle Park.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Giants rank 8th in the league for runs scored this season (219).
  • The Giants rank T8th in the league for RBIs this season (209).
  • The Athletics rank 28th in the league for steals this season (20).
  • The Athletics rank T28th in the league for hits allowed this season (428).

Giants vs Athletics Prediction

The Giants won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last five. Justin Verlander is still looking for his first win as a Giant, and I am backing him to get it on Sunday. The timing is right for him to get it, as the A’s are on a four-game losing streak and not playing well offensively, scoring just one run in this series. Verlander allowed a .206 BA in 63 at-bats against the Athletics in his career. Although I am not ignoring the fact that Jeffrey Springs posted three strong starts recently, allowing only three runs in the process, I am going with Verlander and the Giants.

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Athletics vs Giants Prediction 5/17/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/athletics-vs-giants-prediction/ Sat, 17 May 2025 09:28:33 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546892 The Athletics are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, May 17th at the Oracle Park in the second game of this series, with the Giants having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs San Francisco Giants Prediction. We …

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The Athletics are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, May 17th at the Oracle Park in the second game of this series, with the Giants having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs San Francisco Giants Prediction. We will examine:

The San Francisco Giants’ recent form and player performance

The Athletics’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Francisco Giants

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Athletics

Recent betting trends in games played between the Athletics vs San Francisco Giants
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Athletics vs San Francisco Giants game

San Francisco Giants Preview

The San Francisco Giants have a 26-19 record this season and are sitting in third place in the NL West. They have a 14-7 home record and are 27-18 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-1 home victory over the Athletics, and are 2-5 in their last 7 games. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games, and they are playing the Nationals and the Royals next.

The Giants have a .239 batting average this season, a .315 OBP, and a .393 Slugging percentage. San Francisco’s pitching staff has a 3.50 ERA and 1.24 WHIP.  Jung Hoo Lee leads the Giants with 50 hits, while Wilmer Flores leads the team in RBI with 41 and in home runs with 10. Heliot Ramos is the team’s best hitter, with a .289 batting average

Landen Roupp (R) will take the mound for the Giants, and he has a 2-3 record, 4.95 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP. He has been better at home, with a 3.72 ERA in two home starts. He has given up at least two runs in seven of his eight starts this season, and this will be his first career start versus the Athletics.

Athletics Preview

The Athletics have a 22-23 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place in the AL West. The Athletics have a 14-10 road record and are 24-17 in over/under. They are coming off a 1-9 road defeat by the Giants, and are 2-7 in their last 9 games. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 games, and they are playing the Phillies and the Angels next.

The Athletics have a .256 batting average this season, a .315 OBP, and a .423 Slugging percentage. Athleticspitching staff has a 5.28 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 58 hits and a team-high .341 batting average. Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 30 RBI.

Luis Severino (R) will take the mound for the Athletics, and he has a 1-4 record, 4.70 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP. He has been excellent on the road, with a 0.95 ERA in three road starts. He is coming off his worst start of the season, as he gave up 8 runs in 4 innings of work in a 12-2 blowout by the Yankees. Luis Severino has a record of 0-1 with an ERA of 2.77 and 11 strikeouts in 2 appearances versus the Giants in his career.

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

  • The Athletics have lost nine of their last 10 road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Giants have won seven of their last eight home games against AL West opponents.
  • The Giants have covered the run line in each of their last seven games at Oracle Park.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five road games after playing the previous day.
  • The Giants have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as home favorites.
  • The Giants have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Athletics will win

  • The Giants have lost each of their last six night games following a win.
  • The Athletics have won seven of their last 10 games as road underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
  • The Giants have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games following a win.
  • The underdogs have covered the run line in eight of the Giants’ last nine games.
  • The Giants have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games as favorites against American League opponents.
  • The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four night games against American League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Athletics’ last 10 games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Seven of the Giants’ last eight games as favorites against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the Athletics and Giants.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Athletics’ last five games at Oracle Park.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Giants rank T3rd in the league for home runs allowed this season (37).
  • The Giants rank 8th in the league for runs scored this season (218).
  • The Athletics rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (184).
  • The Athletics rank 29th in the league for hits allowed this season (423).

Athletics vs Giants Prediction

The Giants are 3-1 in their last 4 overall meetings against the Athletics, and 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in San Francisco. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings.

In this Athletics vs Giants Prediction, the Giants are coming as -130 home favorites. The Giants are rightfully favored, as they have a better overall record and have been extremely strong at home. The Giants also have the best bullpen in the MLB, and are hitting better than the A’s. Deeper analytics show that Roupp is better than Severino this season (3.42 vs 4.53 expected ERA), so I like the Giants in this spot. Take the San Francisco Giants on the moneyline at a decent price.

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FanDuel Best MLB DFS Picks: Athletics vs. Giants 5/16/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/fanduel-athletics-giants-5-16-25/ Fri, 16 May 2025 19:18:14 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546850 Major League Baseball presents FanDuel baseball fans with an interleague matchup featuring the Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest. FanDuel Single …

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Major League Baseball presents FanDuel baseball fans with an interleague matchup featuring the Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 1.5x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value. Additionally, the MVP is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining five players in your lineup will be flex plays. The five flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

*It should be noted that FanDuel does not utilize the pitcher position in single game MLB contests. Having stated that, only batters are available for single game MLB lineups on the FanDuel platform.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this evening’s Athletics vs. Giants matchup.

FanDuel MLB Player Selections

MVP-Heliot Ramos, Outfielder, San Francisco Giants $13,200

On Friday night, Major League Baseball presents the opening game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Athletics and the San Francisco Giants.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The San Francisco Giants arrive at the first game of this three-game series with the Athletics playing below average baseball. The Giants have lost five of the team’s last six games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an 8-7 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks two days ago.

Similar to the San Francisco Giants, the Athletics are not playing well entering the opening game of this interleague series. More specifically, the Athletics have lost six of the team’s last eight games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an embarrassing 12-2 loss to the New York Yankees last week.

Now that we have determined how both of these Major League Baseball teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to this evening’s contest. Veteran outfielder Heliot Ramos has certainly been playing outstanding baseball for the San Francisco Giants this season. Let’s examine Ramos’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 43 games that first baseman Heliot Ramos has played for the San Francisco Giants in the 2025 MLB regular season, Ramos has compiled a robust .290 batting average, seven home runs, 14 walks, 22 RBIs (runs batted in), 29 runs scored, a .353 OBP (On-Base Percentage) and a .838 OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging). Clearly, Heliot Ramos is swinging the bat at a high-level entering tonight’s MLB game.

More recently, in the San Francisco Giants 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers last month, Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. In the Giants win over the Rangers, Ramos tallied two hits, one RBI, two runs scored and one stolen base. It should also be mentioned that in the Giants defeat of the Texas Rangers, Ramos amassed 21.4 FanDuel points.

In my view, Heliot Ramos is the most likely player to accumulate the most FanDuel points in this MLB game. With that said, I am rolling with San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos at the MVP position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like in this game (FanDuel price noted): Jung Hoo Lee, Outfielder (San Francisco Giants) $11,800: Shea Langeliers, Catcher (Athletics) $10,000: Willy Adames, Shortstop (San Francisco Giants) $6,600.

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Giants vs Athletics Prediction 5/16/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/giants-vs-athletics-prediction-5-16-25-mlb-picks-today/ Fri, 16 May 2025 11:23:31 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546829 In this article, we will formulate a Giants vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 16, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. Athletics Betting Preview The Athletics (22-22, 14-9 Away) lost six of the previous eight games, losing the series …

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In this article, we will formulate a Giants vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 16, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-22, 14-9 Away) lost six of the previous eight games, losing the series to the Mariners, Yankees, and Dodgers in the process. The A’s did beat the Dodgers in Game 1 of the series in Los Angeles, but then lost the following two, including a massive 19-2 loss on Thursday, their biggest of the season. Osvaldo Bido took the loss after allowing six runs on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks in 1.2 innings.

This year, the Athletics average 4.45 runs per game (14th in the MLB) on a .258/.317/.428 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.18 ERA (26th) and 1.50 WHIP (28th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .280 batting average, ten home runs, and 29 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is JP Sears, who is 4-2 in eight starts this season, with a 2.80 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 45.0 innings.

San Francisco Giants Betting Preview

The San Francisco Giants (25-19, 13-7 Home) beat the Chicago Cubs and then lost the series to the Twins and Diamondbacks. The Giants were swept by Minnesota on the road before losing to Arizona at home. In the most recent 8-7 defeat, Heliot Ramos led the team with three RBI, while Jordan Hicks took the loss after allowing five runs on seven hits with one strikeout and one walk in 2.0 innings.

This season, the Giants average 4.75 runs per game (9th in the MLB) on a .237/.312/.386 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Giants’ staff has a 3.56 ERA (8th) and 1.25 WHIP (14th). Wilmer Flores leads the Giants with a .255 batting average, seven home runs, and 33 RBI this season.

Logan Webb will take the mound for the Giants on Friday. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 4-3 record in nine starts this year with a 2.60 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 55.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Athletics’ last eight night games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Eight of the Giants’ last nine games as favorites against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 11 of the Giants’ last 13 night games against AL West opponents.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six games as underdogs against NL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Giants rank T23rd in the league for steals this season (25).
  • The Giants rank T23rd in the league for strikeouts against this season (381).
  • The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (247).
  • The Athletics rank T28th in the league for steals this season (19).

Giants vs Athletics Prediction

The Giants won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Athletics were better in four of the last six. Eight of the A’s last ten games went Over, which was the case in six of San Francisco’s previous ten. Sears and Webb are the best starters these respective teams have at the moment, but I am going with Over because of a relatively low total. I am backing the teams to score at least two runs each in the opening five innings, and later, the bullpens will take care of us and our winning bet. Especially the Athletics’, which is one of the worst in the MLB.

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FanDuel Best MLB DFS Picks: Athletics vs. Dodgers 5/15/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/fanduel-athletics-dodgers-mlb-3/ Thu, 15 May 2025 19:27:10 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546804 Major League Baseball presents FanDuel baseball fans with an interleague matchup featuring the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest. FanDuel Single …

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Major League Baseball presents FanDuel baseball fans with an interleague matchup featuring the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 1.5x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value. Additionally, the MVP is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining five players in your lineup will be flex plays. The five flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

*It should be noted that FanDuel does not utilize the pitcher position in single game MLB contests. Having stated that, only batters are available for single game MLB lineups on the FanDuel platform.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this evening’s Athletics vs. Dodgers matchup.

FanDuel MLB Player Selections

MVP-Freddie Freeman, First Baseman, Los Angeles Dodgers $13,600

On Wednesday night, Major League Baseball presents the final game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the third game of this three-game series with the Athletics playing good baseball. The Dodgers have won four of the team’s last seven games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an 8-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks last week.

In direct contrast to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Athletics are not playing well entering the final game of this interleague series. More specifically, the Athletics have lost five of the team’s last seven games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an embarrassing 12-2 loss to the New York Yankees four days ago.

Now that we have identified how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to tonight’s contest. First Baseman Freddie Freeman has certainly been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Dodgers. With that said, how has the veteran first baseman performed from a statistical standpoint in 2025? Let’s review’s Ohtani’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

In the 28 games that first baseman Freddie Freeman has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 MLB regular season, Freeman has compiled a robust .366 batting average (second in MLB), nine home runs, 21 walks, 33 RBIs (runs batted in), 22 runs scored, a .437 OBP (On-Base Percentage) and a 1.145 OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging) which ranks second in the National League.

Two days ago, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman certainly played at a high level. In the Dodgers win over the Diamondbacks, Freeman tallied four hits (one home run), two runs scored and two doubles. It should also be mentioned that in the Dodgers defeat of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Freeman tallied a whopping 43.9 FanDuel points.

In my opinion, Freddie Freeman is the most likely player to amass the most FanDuel points in this MLB game. Having stated that, I am rolling with Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman at the MVP position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like in this game (FanDuel price noted): Shohei Ohtani, Outfielder (Los Angeles Dodgers) $14,400: Brent Rooker, Outfielder (Athletics) $11,200: Andy Pages, Outfielder (Los Angeles Dodgers) $8,800.

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Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction 5/15/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/athletics-vs-dodgers-prediction/ Thu, 15 May 2025 09:08:34 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546796 The Athletics are visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, May 15th at the Dodger Stadium in the third game of this series, where both teams are tied 1-1 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction. We will examine: …

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The Athletics are visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, May 15th at the Dodger Stadium in the third game of this series, where both teams are tied 1-1 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction. We will examine:

The Los Angeles Dodgers recent form and player performance

The Athletics recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Dodgers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Athletics

Recent betting trends in games played between the Athletics vs Los Angeles Dodgers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Athletics vs Los Angeles Dodgers game

Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 28-15 record this season and are sitting on the first place of the NL West. The Dodgers have a 16-4 home record and 24-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-3 home victory over the Athletics, but have been unstable lately, as they are alternating wins and losses for the past 12 days. Their last seven home games have gone over the total, and are playing the Angels and the Diamondbacks next.

The Dodgers have a .267 batting average this season, .341 OBP and .471 slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 3.98 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.  Sohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 50 hits and 13 home runs, while Teoscar Hernandez leads the team with 34 RBI. Freddie Freeman is the team’s best hitter with a .362 batting average.

Reliever Matt Sauer (R) will take the mound for the Dodgers, which means that this will be a bullpen game for LA. Sauer has a 1-0 record, 1.54 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. In his only previous home start, he had a quality start with just one earned run in 5 innings pitched. Last season he had a horrendous 7.71 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 14 appearances with the Kansas City Royals.

Athletics Preview

The Athletics have a 22-21 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the AL West. The Athletics have a 14-8 road record and are 22-17 in over/under They are coming off a 3-9 road defeat by the Dodgers, and are 2-5 in their last 7 games. Their last six games have gone over the total and are playing the Giants and the Angels next.

The Athletics have a .261 batting average this season, .319 OBP and .431 Slugging percentage. Athleticspitching staff has a 4.84 ERA and 1.46 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 58 hits and a team-high .354 batting average. Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 29 RBI.

Osvaldo Bido (R) will take the mound for the Athletics, and he has a 2-3 record, 4.75 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. He has been better on the road, with a 3.48 ERA, and he has been struggling lately, with 3+ earned runs in three of his last four starts. In his previous start against the Dodgers last season, he gave up 2 runs in 6 innings of work.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

  • The Dodgers have won each of their last nine home games after playing the previous day.
  • The Athletics have lost seven of their last eight road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last nine home games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games at Dodger Stadium.
  • The Dodgers have won the first inning in four of their last five night games at Dodger Stadium.
  • The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last nine games at Dodger Stadium against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in nine of their last 12 games against the Athletics.

Why the Athletics will win

  • The Athletics have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
  • The Dodgers have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a win.
  • The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last seven night games against NL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games following a win.
  • The Athletics have led after 3 innings in three of their last four road night games.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Athletics’ last eight games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Dodgers’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Dodgers’ last seven night games at Dodger Stadium.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six night games against National League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.267).
  • The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for home runs this season (68).
  • The Athletics rank 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (171).
  • The Athletics rank T28th in the league for steals this season (19).

Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction

The Dodgers are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the A’s, and are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings in LA. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings.

In this Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction, the Dodgers are coming as huge -200 home favorites. The Dodgers are rightfully favored, as they have been one of the best teams in the MLB this season, but I don’t trust them in a bullpen game the way they are playing lately. I don’t trust Bido for the A’s either, so I will pass on the side. Both games of this series had 12 runs each, and both teams have been playing high scoring games lately, as the Dodgers are a perfect 7-0 to the over at home, and the A’s 6-0 to the over overall. I expect another high-scoring game, so take the over 9.5 runs in this one.

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FanDuel Best MLB DFS Picks: Athletics vs. Dodgers 5/14/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/fanduel-athletics-dodgers-mlb-2/ Wed, 14 May 2025 17:53:30 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546782 Major League Baseball presents FanDuel baseball fans with an interleague matchup featuring the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest. FanDuel Single …

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Major League Baseball presents FanDuel baseball fans with an interleague matchup featuring the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 1.5x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value. Additionally, the MVP is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining five players in your lineup will be flex plays. The five flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

*It should be noted that FanDuel does not utilize the pitcher position in single game MLB contests. Having stated that, only batters are available for single game MLB lineups on the FanDuel platform.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this evening’s Athletics vs. Dodgers matchup.

FanDuel MLB Player Selections

MVP-Shohei Ohtani, Outfielder, Los Angeles Dodgers $14,400

On Wednesday night, Major League Baseball presents the second game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the second game of this three-game series with the Athletics playing below average baseball. The Dodgers have lost four of the team’s last seven games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 3-0 shutout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks four days ago.

Similar to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Athletics are not playing well entering the second game of this interleague series. Let me be more specific. The Athletics have lost four of the team’s last six games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an embarrassing 12-2 loss to the New York Yankees three days ago.

Now that we have ascertained how both of these teams are currently playing let’s turn our attention to tonight’s contest. Veteran outfielder Shohei Ohtani has certainly been an essential part of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup in 2025. With that said, how has Ohtani performed from a statistical standpoint in 2025? Let’s review’s Ohtani’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

In the 40 games that Shohei Ohtani has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 MLB regular season, Ohtani has compiled a robust .308 batting average, 12 home runs, 28 walks, 21 RBIs (runs batted in), 44 runs scored, a .406 OBP (On-Base Percentage) and a 1.051 OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging) which ranks third in MLB.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates last month, Shohei Ohtani played exceptionally well. In the Dodgers victory over the Pirates, Ohtani amassed three hits, two runs scored, two doubles, one triple and one RBI. It should also be mentioned that in the Dodgers defeat of the Pirates, Ohtani compiled a whopping 36.9 FanDuel points.

In my view, Shohei Ohtani is the most likely player to accumulate the most FanDuel points in this MLB game. For that specific reason, I am backing Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Shohei Ohtani at the MVP position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like in this game (FanDuel price noted): Mookie Betts, Second Baseman (Los Angeles Dodgers) $12,400: Freddie Freeman, First Baseman (Los Angeles Dodgers) $13,600: Brent Rooker, Outfielder (Athletics) $11,400.

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Dodgers vs Athletics Prediction 5/14/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/dodgers-vs-athletics-prediction-5-14-25-mlb-picks-today/ Wed, 14 May 2025 11:11:28 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546762 In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, May 14, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. Athletics Betting Preview The Athletics (22-20, 14-7 Away) won four straight series before losing the last two against …

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In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, May 14, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-20, 14-7 Away) won four straight series before losing the last two against the Mariners and Yankees. The A’s shocked the MLB world with a massive 11-1 victory over the Dodgers in Game 1 of the current series. Rookie Jacob Wilson blasted a pair of homers and led his team with four RBI, while Jeffresy Springs got the win after allowing one run on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks across 7.0 innings of work.

This season, the Athletics average 4.55 runs per game (14th in the MLB) on a .263/.322/.433 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 4.73 ERA (25th) and 1.44 WHIP (25th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .280 batting average, nine home runs, and 27 RBI this season.

Gunnar Hoglund will take the mound for the Athletics on Wednesday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 1-0 record in two starts this year with a 2.38 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 11.1 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (27-15, 15-4 Home) won four consecutive series after beating the Pirates, Marlins, Braves, and Marlins, and then split with the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road. Los Angeles suffered one of its biggest losses in Game 1 of this series against the Athletics, losing 11-1. Landon Knack took the loss after allowing five runs on seven hits with eight strikeouts and one walk in 5.2 innings.

This year, the Dodgers average 5.45 runs per game (4th in the MLB) on a .265/.338/.463 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.00 ERA (16th) and 1.30 WHIP (17th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Dodgers with a .315 batting average, nine home runs, and 34 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is 4-3 in eight starts this season, with a 1.80 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 45.0 innings.

Why the Dodgers will cover

  • The Dodgers have won each of their last six games against American League opponents following a home loss.
  • The Athletics have lost each of their last four night games against the Dodgers following a win.
  • The Dodgers have covered the run line in 12 of their last 13 home games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as underdogs against National League opponents following a road win.
  • The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four road games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against the Athletics at Dodger Stadium.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Athletics’ last six night games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Dodgers’ last six games as home favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last four games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Dodgers’ last seven games as home favorites against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.463).
  • The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.338).
  • The Athletics rank 3rd in the league for batting average this season (.263).
  • The Athletics rank 28th in the league for walks allowed this season (165).

Dodgers vs Athletics Prediction

The Dodgers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last seven. Following a disappointing and shocking 11-1 defeat in Game 1, I fully expect the Dodgers to bounce back and get revenge on Wednesday. Yamamoto has been lights out this year, and he will be eager to respond to a poor start last time out when he surrendered five runs against the D-backs. Hoglund started his MLB career well, but the rookie will have problems in this one. The Dodgers are a walking hospital at the moment, but I am sure they will overcome their difficulties, secure a win, and cover the run line here.

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FanDuel Best MLB DFS Picks: Athletics vs. Dodgers 5/13/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/fanduel-athletics-dodgers-mlb/ Tue, 13 May 2025 21:34:02 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546738 Major League Baseball presents FanDuel baseball fans with an interleague matchup featuring the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest. FanDuel Single …

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Major League Baseball presents FanDuel baseball fans with an interleague matchup featuring the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 1.5x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value. Additionally, the MVP is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining five players in your lineup will be flex plays. The five flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

*It should be noted that FanDuel does not utilize the pitcher position in single game MLB contests. Having stated that, only batters are available for single game MLB lineups on the FanDuel platform.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this evening’s Athletics vs. Dodgers matchup.

FanDuel MLB Player Selections

MVP-Freddie Freeman, First Baseman, Los Angeles Dodgers $13,800

On Tuesday night, Major League Baseball presents the opening game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the first game of this three-game series with the Athletics playing good baseball. The Dodgers have won three of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 14-11 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks last week.

In direct contrast to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Athletics are not playing well entering the opening game of this interleague series. Let me be more specific. The Athletics have lost four of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an embarrassing 12-2 loss to the New York Yankees two days ago.

Now that we have ascertained how both of these teams are currently playing let’s turn our attention to tonight’s contest. Veteran first baseman Freddie Freeman has certainly been an essential part of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup in 2025. With that said, how has Freeman performed from a statistical standpoint in 2025? Let’s review Freeman’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

In the 26 games that first baseman Freddie Freeman has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 MLB regular season, Freeman has compiled a robust .376 batting average, 45 hits (nine home runs), 21 walks, 33 RBIs (runs batted in), 22 runs scored, a .437 OBP (On-Base Percentage) and a 1.170 OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging) which ranks second in the National League.

Two days ago, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 win over the Athletics, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman played exceptionally well. In the Dodgers win over the Athletics, Freeman tallied four hits (one home run), two runs scored and two doubles. It should also be mentioned that in the Dodgers defeat of the Athletics, Freeman tallied a massive 43.9 FanDuel points.

In my opinion, Freddie Freeman is the most likely player to amass the most FanDuel points in this MLB game. Having stated that, I am rolling with Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman at the MVP position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like in this game (FanDuel price noted): Shohei Ohtani, Outfielder (Los Angeles Dodgers) $14,600: Brent Rooker, Outfielder (Athletics) $11,800: Andy Pages, Outfielder (Los Angeles Dodgers) $10,200.

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Dodgers vs Athletics Prediction 5/13/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/dodgers-vs-athletics-prediction-5-13-25-mlb-picks-today/ Tue, 13 May 2025 08:27:55 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546708 The Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet Tuesday in MLB action from Dodger Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Dodgers vs Athletics Prediction. Starting Pitching Matchup The Athletics did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this …

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The Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet Tuesday in MLB action from Dodger Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Dodgers vs Athletics Prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The Athletics did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. The Los Angeles Dodgers will send out Landon Knack for the start here, and Knack is 2-0 with a 4.61 ERA and 12 strikeouts this season. This will be Knack’s first career start against the Athletics.

Athletics Recap

The Athletics come into this game looking to bounce back from a 12-2 loss at the hands of the New York Yankees to slip to 21-20 on the year. After this series, the Athletics will head on the road for a series against the San Francisco Giants.

Athletics Drop 4 Of Their Last 5

Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 54 hits, 9 doubles, and a .348 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom has 45 hits with 9 home runs and 27 RBIs this season. Brent Rooker has 42 hits with 10 home runs and 22 RBIs, but also has a team-high 47 strikeouts this season, while JJ Bleday has 30 hits with 9 doubles, and Gio Urshela has 9 doubles. Shea Langeliers has 33 hits with 8 home runs and 22 RBIs, while Lawrence Butler also chipped in 6 stolen bases and 7 doubles as part of his 36 hits.

Why the Athletics will win

  • The Athletics have won each of their last six road games following a loss.
  • The Dodgers have lost each of their last four night games following a win.
  • The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last six night games against NL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games following a road win.

Athletics Player Prop Facts

  • Luis Urias has recorded an RBI in five of his last six appearances in night games against NL teams that held a winning record.
  • Miguel Andujar has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight Tuesday appearances against teams that held a winning record.
  • Zack Gelof has hit a home run in each of his last two road appearances after not playing the previous day.
  • JJ Bleday has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances against the Dodgers after not playing the previous day.
  • Miguel Andujar has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances in night games against NL teams that held a winning record.
  • Zack Gelof has scored at least one run in four of his last five appearances after not playing the previous day.

Los Angeles Dodgers Recap

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this game looking to build on their 8-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks last time out to improve to 27-14 on the year. After this series, the Dodgers will welcome the Los Angeles Angels to town.

Dodgers Alternate Wins & Losses In 9 Straight Games

Shohei Ohtani has 48 hits, including 8 doubles, 12 home runs, 21 RBIs, and 4 triples, while Tommy Edman has 28 hits with 8 home runs and 24 RBIs. Michael Conforto has 18 hits with 5 doubles, while Teoscar Hernandez has 41 hits with 9 home runs, 10 doubles, and 34 RBIs as well this season. Ohtani has a team-high 10 stolen bases, while Max Muncy has 7 doubles but also has 44 strikeouts so far this season. Mookie Betts has also chipped in 6 home runs and 24 RBIs on the year.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

  • The Dodgers have won each of their last seven home games against American League opponents.
  • The Athletics have lost each of their last six road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Dodgers have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 night games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

  • Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one RBI in seven of the Dodgers’ last eight games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Teoscar Hernandez has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 12 appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
  • Freddie Freeman has hit a home run in four of the Dodgers’ last five home games against AL opponents.
  • Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one Double in four of his last five appearances against the Athletics.
  • Teoscar Hernandez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
  • Tommy Edman has scored at least one run in each of the Dodgers’ last seven night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Athletics’ last five night games against NL West opponents has gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Dodgers’ last five home games have gone OVER the total runs line.

Dodgers vs Athletics Prediction

I’m on the over in this game. I’m not sure who the Athletics are starting here, but the Dodgers are still such a potent lineup on a night-to-night basis that I’m not sure it matters. This team can get theirs, and the Athletics’ Bullpen has had more than its fair share of issues as well this season. On the other side, Landon Knack is still a fringe starter in this Dodger rotation, in my opinion, and I think that the Athletics scratch a few runs off of him here to get us up and over this number.

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Athletics vs Yankees Prediction 5/11/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/athletics-vs-yankees-prediction-5-11-25-mlb-picks-today/ Sun, 11 May 2025 06:25:49 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546630 The New York Yankees and Athletics meet Sunday in MLB action at Sutter Health Park. Here’s an Athletics vs Yankees Prediction. This article will include an Athletics vs Yankees Pick. New York Yankees Betting Preview The New York Yankees are 22-17 on the year and play the Mariners, Mets, and Rangers next. The New York …

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The New York Yankees and Athletics meet Sunday in MLB action at Sutter Health Park. Here’s an Athletics vs Yankees Prediction. This article will include an Athletics vs Yankees Pick.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 22-17 on the year and play the Mariners, Mets, and Rangers next. The New York Yankees are batting .260 on the season, have a .344 OBP, and a .478 slugging percentage. The New York Yankees’ pitching staff has a 3.75 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. Aaron Judge leads the New York Yankees with 59 hits and 37 RBI, while Paul Goldschmidt and Anthony Volpe have combined for 82 hits and 39 RBI.

The New York Yankees didn’t announce a starting pitcher at the time this article was published.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics are 21-19 on the year and play the Dodgers, Giants, and Angels next. The Athletics are batting .259 on the season, have a .319 OBP, and a .424 slugging percentage. The Athletics’ pitching staff has a 4.64 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 54 hits and 22 RBI, while Tyler Soderstrom and Brent Rooker have combined for 85 hits and 49 RBI.

Luis Severino gets the ball for the Athletics, and he is 1-3 with a 3.62 ERA and 38 strikeouts this season. This will be Severino’s first career game against the New York Yankees.

Why the Athletics will win

  • The Athletics have won each of their last eight day games against the Yankees following a home win.
  • The Yankees have lost each of their last three day games against American League opponents.
  • The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last six day games against the Yankees following a home win.
  • The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 day games against the Athletics following a loss.
  • The Yankees have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six Sunday games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Athletics have led after 5 innings in each of their last three day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.

Why the New York Yankees will win

  • The Athletics have lost each of their last eight home games against AL East opponents following a win.
  • The Yankees have won each of their last four games against the Athletics following a loss.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight Sunday home games against American League opponents.
  • The Yankees have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents following a loss.
  • The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in 10 of their last 11 Sunday games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Yankees have won the first inning in three of their last four day games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last 11 Sunday games against American League opponents that held a winning record.

Athletics Player Prop Facts

  • Luis Severino has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last 10 Sunday appearances against AL teams that held a winning record.
  • Zack Gelof has scored a run in each of his last three appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
  • Gio Urshela has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances against AL East opponents.
  • Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one Single in each of the Athletics’ last six games against the Yankees.
  • Luis Urias has hit a home run in four of the Athletics’ last seven day games.
  • Miguel Andujar has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five appearances after playing the previous day.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

  • Aaron Judge has scored at least one run in each of the Yankees’ last seven games against AL opponents.
  • Paul Goldschmidt has recorded at least one hit in each of the Yankees’ last 18 road games.
  • Paul Goldschmidt has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 10 road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
  • Giancarlo Stanton has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Giancarlo Stanton has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last nine road appearances.

Athletics vs Yankees Prediction

The Yankees have had an up-and-down week, and their effort yesterday wasn’t that great. It would be nice to know who the Yankees are throwing out on the mound when writing this article. Regardless, give me the Athletics and the plus money. The Athletics keep doing enough winning to be worth a look in the underdog role.

Severino has also been respectable this season, for the most part, allowing 43 hits and 20 earned runs in 49.2 innings. Severino needs to improve his control as he allows too many free bases, but he should have motivation here after spending his first eight seasons with the Yankees. After a bad 2023 season, the Yankees let Severino walk and sign with the rival Mets. The 31-year-old Severino should have an extra pep in his step for this one. Give me the Athletics and the more favorable price. 

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Draftkings MLB DFS Picks: Yankees vs. Athletics 5/10/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/draftkings-yankees-athletics-mlb/ Sat, 10 May 2025 16:57:39 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546600 Major League Baseball presents Draftkings baseball fans with an American League matchup featuring the New York Yankees and the Athletics. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the New York Yankees vs. Athletics game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest. …

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Major League Baseball presents Draftkings baseball fans with an American League matchup featuring the New York Yankees and the Athletics. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the New York Yankees vs. Athletics game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for today’s Yankees vs. Athletics matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Carlos Rodon, Starting Pitcher, New York Yankees $11,600

This Saturday afternoon, Major League Baseball presents the second game of a three-game American League series featuring the New York Yankees and the Athletics.

How are these two teams playing entering today’s MLB game? The New York Yankees arrive at the second game of this three-game series with the Athletics playing good baseball. The Yankees have won three of the team’s last four games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a dominant 12-3 victory over the San Diego Padres four days ago.

In direct contrast to the New York Yankees, the Athletics are not playing well entering the second game of this American League series. More specifically, the Athletics have lost four of the team’s last six games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 9-6 loss to the Miami Marlins last week.

Now that we have determined how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to tonight’s contest. Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon has certainly been an essential part of the New York Yankees starting pitching rotation this season. With that said, how has Rodon performed from a statistical standpoint in 2025? Let’s examine Rodon’s player data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

Through seven starts made in 2025, New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon has compiled a 4-3 (win-loss record), a 2.96 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 0.92 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched). It should also be mentioned that Rodon has tallied 57 strikeouts while allowing 20 walks in 48.2 innings pitched this season.

More recently, in the New York Yankees 15-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles last month, New York starting pitcher Carlos Rodon pitched rather well. Rodon pitched six quality innings while scattering two hits and only one walk in the Yankees victory over the Orioles.

In my view, Carlos Rodon is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in today’s MLB regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season game (Draftkings price noted): JP Sears, Starting Pitcher (Athletics) $11,000: Cody Bellinger, Outfielder (New York Yankees) $7,400: Jacob Wilson, Shortstop (Athletics) $6,600.

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Athletics vs Yankees Prediction 5/10/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/athletics-vs-yankees-prediction-5-10-25-mlb-picks-today/ Sat, 10 May 2025 06:48:20 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546585 The New York Yankees and Athletics meet Saturday in MLB action at Sutter Health Park. Here’s a Athletics vs Yankees Prediction. This article will include a Athletics vs Yankees Pick. New York Yankees Betting Preview The New York Yankees are 22-16 on the year and play the Mariners, Mets, and Rangers next. The New York …

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The New York Yankees and Athletics meet Saturday in MLB action at Sutter Health Park. Here’s a Athletics vs Yankees Prediction. This article will include a Athletics vs Yankees Pick.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 22-16 on the year and play the Mariners, Mets, and Rangers next. The New York Yankees are batting .260 on the season, have a .344 OBP, and a .475 slugging percentage. The New York Yankees pitching staff has a 3.55 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. Aaron Judge leads the New York Yankees with 56 hits and 34 RBI, while Paul Goldschmidt and Anthony Volpe have combined for 77 hits and 38 RBI.

Carlos Rodon gets the ball for the New York Yankees, and he is 4-3 with a 2.96 ERA and 57 strikeouts this season. Rodon is 5-1 with a 2.36 ERA and 44 strikeouts in his career against the Athletics.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics are 20-19 on the year and play the Dodgers, Giants, and Angels next. The Athletics are batting .257 on the season, have a .317 OBP, and a .416 slugging percentage. The Athletics pitching staff has a 4.58 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 51 hits and 21 RBI, while Tyler Soderstrom and Brent Rooker have combined for 80 hits and 44 RBI.

JP Sears gets the ball for the Athletics, and he is 4-2 with a 2.93 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. Sears is 0-4 with a 6.49 ERA and 25 strikeouts in his career against the New York Yankees.

Why the Athletics will win

  • The Yankees have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
  • The Athletics have won four of their last six games as home underdogs after playing the previous day.
  • The underdogs have covered the run line in seven of the Athletics’ last eight games at Sutter Health Park.
  • The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
  • The Athletics have won the first inning in four of their last five games as underdogs.
  • The Athletics have led after 3 innings in three of their last four day games.

Why the New York Yankees will win

  • The Yankees have won each of their last six road games against the Athletics.
  • The Athletics have lost each of their last four games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last seven day games against AL West opponents following a road win.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games against American League opponents following a loss.
  • The Yankees have won the first inning in each of their last three day games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Yankees have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven day games against AL West opponents.
  • The Yankees have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight day games.

Athletics Player Prop Facts

  • Gio Urshela has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances against AL East opponents.
  • Shea Langeliers has scored a run in four of his last five appearances with the Athletics as underdogs against AL opponents.
  • Brent Rooker has hit a home run in three of the Athletics’ last four Saturday day games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one Single in 10 of his last 11 appearances against AL East opponents.
  • JP Sears has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four home appearances against AL opponents.
  • JP Sears has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances against AL opponents.
  • Miguel Andujar has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances after playing the previous day.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

  • Aaron Judge has recorded a Double in three of the Yankees’ last four games against AL opponents.
  • Carlos Rodon has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last four road appearances.
  • Carlos Rodon has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against AL West opponents.
  • Paul Goldschmidt has recorded at least one Single in each of the Yankees’ last 12 games as road favorites.
  • Aaron Judge has scored at least one run in each of the Yankees’ last six games against AL opponents.
  • Anthony Volpe has recorded at least one hit in each of the Yankees’ last 13 games against the Athletics.
  • Giancarlo Stanton has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last nine road appearances.
  • Giancarlo Stanton has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Aaron Judge ranks 1st in the league in Hits (57) this season.

Athletics vs Yankees Prediction

The Yankees are finishing the week strong with three straight wins, and now they throw out Rodon who is top-30 in ERA and top-five in strikeouts. Rodon has allowed a combined two earned runs in his last four starts. In 25 road innings, Rodon has a 2.52 ERA and .141 allowed batting average.

The Athletics are having issues finishing games right now and while Sears has been great this season, the Yankees have owned him over his career. In 32 at bats against current Yankees, Sears is allowing a .406 batting average, .486 on base percentage and four home runs. You can argue the Yankees should be steeper favorites than what they are. Give me the Yankees on Saturday afternoon.

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FanDuel Best MLB DFS Picks: Yankees vs. Athletics 5/9/25 https://sportschatplace.com/fantasy-picks/fanduel-yankees-athletics-5-9-25/ Fri, 09 May 2025 21:14:08 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546555 Major League Baseball presents FanDuel baseball fans with an American League matchup featuring the New York Yankees and the Athletics. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective. Before we dive into the New York Yankees vs. Athletics game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest. FanDuel …

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Major League Baseball presents FanDuel baseball fans with an American League matchup featuring the New York Yankees and the Athletics. Let’s take a look at this MLB game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the New York Yankees vs. Athletics game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 1.5x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value. Additionally, the MVP is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining five players in your lineup will be flex plays. The five flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

*It should be noted that FanDuel does not utilize the pitcher position in single game MLB contests. Having stated that, only batters are available for single game MLB lineups on the FanDuel platform.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this evening’s Yankees vs. Athletics matchup.

FanDuel MLB Player Selections

MVP-Aaron Judge, First Baseman, New York Yankees $16,000

This Friday night, Major League Baseball presents the opening game of a three-game American League series featuring the New York Yankees and the Athletics.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The New York Yankees arrive at the first game of this three-game series with the Athletics playing good baseball. The Yankees have won two of the team’s last three games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a dominant 12-3 victory over the San Diego Padres three days ago.

In direct contrast to the New York Yankees, the Athletics are not playing well entering the opening game of this American League series. Let me be more specific. The Athletics have lost three of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 9-6 loss to the Miami Marlins last week.

Now that we have ascertained how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our attention to tonight’s contest. Veteran outfielder Aaron Judge has been a standout performer for the New York Yankees in 2025. With that said, how has Judge performed from a statistical standpoint in 2025? Let’s review the talented outfielder’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

In the 37 games that Aaron Judge has played for the New York Yankees in the 2025 MLB regular season, Judge has compiled a rather impressive .400 batting average, 56 hits, 12 home runs, 16 walks, 34 RBIs (runs batted in), ten runs scored, a .491 OBP (On-Base Percentage) and a MLB leading 1.275 OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging).

More recently, in the New York Yankees 12-3 win over the San Diego Padres earlier this week, New York outfielder Aaron Judge certainly played at a high level. In the Yankees victory over the Padres, Judge tallied one hit, two runs scored, one home run, one RBI and one walk. It should also be mentioned that in the Yankees defeat of the Padres, Judge tallied 24.9 FanDuel points.

In my view, Aaron Judge is the most likely player to amass the most FanDuel points in this MLB game. Having stated that, I am rolling with New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge at the MVP position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like in this game (FanDuel price noted): Cody Bellinger, Outfielder (New York Yankees) $8,000: JJ Bleday, Outfielder (Athletics) $7,000: Nick Kurtz, First Baseman (Athletics) $4,800.

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Athletics vs Yankees Prediction 5/9/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/athletics-vs-yankees-prediction-5-9-25-mlb-picks-today/ Fri, 09 May 2025 12:01:50 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546536 In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 9, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. New York Yankees Betting Preview The New York Yankees (21-16, 8-8 Away) lost the series to the Orioles …

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In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 9, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees (21-16, 8-8 Away) lost the series to the Orioles and Rays, but managed to win against the Padres despite losing Game 1 of that series. The Yanks responded with a 12-3 and 4-3 victories, with the latter coming in extra innings. Trent Grisham was the hero as he hit a two-run homer in the 8th inning, batting for Vivas to force extra innings. Max Fried pitched for 7.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on five hits with eight strikeouts and no walks. Devin Williams was credited with the win.

This year, the Yankees average 5.57 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .258/.342/.465 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Yankees’ staff has a 3.59 ERA (10th) and 1.19 WHIP (7th). Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a .400 batting average, 12 home runs, and 34 RBI this season.

Will Warren will take the mound for the Yankees on Friday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 1-2 record in seven starts this year with a 5.65 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 28.2 innings.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (20-18, 7-11 Home) were on a four-series winning streak after defeating the Rangers, White Sox, Rangers, and Marlins, but couldn’t make it five in a row as they lost two of three games to Seattle. The A’s opened that series with a win, but then the Mariners responded with 5-3 and 6-5 wins. JJ Bleday led the team with two RBI in the most recent defeat, while Gunnar Hoglund pitched for 5.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and one walk. Noah Murdock took the loss.

This season, the Athletics average 4.34 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .258/.319/.421 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 4.46 ERA (25th) and 1.41 WHIP (24th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .290 batting average, nine home runs, and 25 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Osvaldo Bido, who is 2-2 in seven starts this season, with a 4.71 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 36.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

  • Eight of the Yankees’ last 10 night games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Athletics’ last three games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last five home games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Yankees’ last four night games.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Athletics rank 5th in the league for hits this season (336).
  • The Athletics rank T5th in the league for triples this season (6).
  • The Yankees rank 1st in the league for on-base percentage this season (.342).
  • The Yankees rank 1st in the league for opponent batting average this season (.206).

Athletics vs Yankees Prediction

The Yankees won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last six. Considering the starting pitchers in this one, I’d opt for the Over, but when I saw the run total offered by the bookies, I decided to switch the strategy and bet on the Under. After all, seven of New York’s last ten games went Under, which was the case in six of the Athletics’ previous ten. I think that 10.5 total is too much, so I’m going with Under. Only one of the last seven H2Hs produced more than 10 runs.

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Athletics vs Mariners Prediction 5/7/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/athletics-vs-mariners-prediction-5-7-25-mlb-picks-today/ Wed, 07 May 2025 06:20:35 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546402 The Seattle Mariners and the Athletics meet Wednesday in MLB action from Sutter Health Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs Mariners Prediction. Starting Pitching Matchup The Seattle Mariners will trot out Bryan Woo for the start here, and Woo …

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The Seattle Mariners and the Athletics meet Wednesday in MLB action from Sutter Health Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs Mariners Prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The Seattle Mariners will trot out Bryan Woo for the start here, and Woo is 4-1 with a 2.58 ERA and 38 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Athletics, Woo is 4-0 with a 1.03 ERA and 28 strikeouts. Gunnar Hoglund will get the nod for the Athletics here, and Hoglund is 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 7 strikeouts this season. This will be Hoglund’s first career start against the Mariners.

Seattle Mariners Recap

The Seattle Mariners come into this game looking to build on their 5-3 win over the Athletics in Tuesday’s matchup to improve to 21-14 on the year. After this series, the Mariners will head home for a series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Mariners Looking To Win Rubber Match

Jorge Polanco has 31 hits, including 9 home runs and 27 RBIs, while Cal Raleigh has 32 hits with 7 doubles, a team-high 12 home runs, and 25 RBIs. Randy Arozarena has 26 hits with 7 doubles, 5 home runs, 18 RBIs, and 8 stolen bases. Julio Rodriguez also has 31 hits with a pair of triples, 6 home runs, 17 RBIs, and 5 stolen bases. Dylan Moore has 6 homers and 6 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the Seattle Mariners will win

  • The Mariners have won each of their last seven day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Athletics have lost 15 of their last 17 games against the Mariners following a home loss.
  • The Mariners have covered the run line in each of their last 10 Wednesday games.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven day games against American League opponents following a loss.

Athletics vs Mariners PredictionSeattle Mariners Player Prop Facts

  • Rowdy Tellez has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Mariners’ last five games as road favorites against AL opponents.
  • J.P. Crawford has recorded at least one Single in 13 of his last 14 appearances.
  • J.P. Crawford has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances.
  • Victor Robles has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances with the Mariners as road favorites.
  • Dylan Moore has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances with the Mariners as favorites.
  • Cal Raleigh ranks T1st in the league in Home Runs (12) this season.

Athletics Recap

The Athletics will try to bounce back after ending up on the wrong side of the loss at the hands of the Mariners in Tuesday’s matchup to slip to 20-17 on the year. After this series, the Athletics will square off against the New York Yankees in the series at home.

Athletics Win 7 Of Last 10 Despite Tuesday’s Loss

Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 47 hits, 6 doubles, and a .341 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom has 38 hits with 9 home runs and 25 RBIs this season. Brent Rooker has 35 hits with 9 home runs and 18 RBIs, but also has a team-high 41 strikeouts this season, while JJ Bleday has 28 hits with 8 doubles, and Gio Urshela has 9 doubles. Shea Langeliers has 26 hits with 7 home runs and 17 RBIs, while Lawrence Butler also chipped in 6 stolen bases and 7 doubles as part of his 34 hits.

Why the Athletics will win

  • The Athletics have won five of their last six games as home underdogs against AL West opponents following a home loss.
  • The Mariners have lost nine of their last 16 games as road favorites against AL West opponents.
  • The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Athletics’ last six games at Sutter Health Park.
  • The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games following a road win.

Athletics Player Prop Facts

  • Shea Langeliers has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances with the Athletics as underdogs against the Mariners.
  • Brent Rooker has recorded a Double in each of the Athletics’ last five home games against AL opponents.
  • Brent Rooker has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Athletics’ last six Wednesday games as underdogs.
  • Lawrence Butler has scored at least one run in 11 of the Athletics’ last 12 games as home underdogs against AL West opponents.
  • Lawrence Butler has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last 12 games as home underdogs against AL West opponents.
  • Gio Urshela has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a home underdog against AL West opponents.
  • Jacob Wilson ranks T3rd in the league in Hits (47) this season.

Total Runs Facts

  • Nine of the Mariners’ last 10 games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Nine of the Athletics’ last 12 day games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.

Athletics vs Mariners Prediction

I’m backing the Mariners in this one. Woo has been an outstanding option for the Mariners for the last season plus, and he has great numbers against the Athletics in his career. Gunnar Hoglund had a great major league debut, but this Mariners’ lineup is still a tough one to navigate, given how well they’re hitting right now. I think the Mariners can get the job done in this game and win the series. Give me Seattle on the road here.

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