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Brewers Favored Over Athletics in Series Opener with Strong Pitching from Peralta

The Oakland Athletics (8-10) will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers (10-9) in the first game of their series on Friday. The Athletics are coming off of a successful series against the White Sox, while the Brewers are well-rested after winning two of three against the Tigers. J.T. Ginn will start for the Athletics with a 1.69 ERA, while Freddy Peralta will start for the Brewers with a 2.31 ERA. The Brewers are currently the betting favorites at -152. The game is set to begin at 8:10 EST. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +138 | Brewers -152
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-150) | Brewers -1.5 (+132)
• Total: Over/Under 7.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 60%.

Oakland vs Milwaukee Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics are currently taking advantage of their series against the struggling Chicago White Sox, having already clinched the series by winning the first two games. Despite being tied for last in the AL West with an 8-10 record, the Athletics have been fueled by players like Gio Urshela and Tyler Soderstrom. Urshela, although struggling at the plate with a .196 batting average, has contributed seven RBIs to the team. Meanwhile, Soderstrom leads the MLB in home runs and has 17 RBIs. In Wednesday's game, Urshela's two-run triple in the sixth inning secured a victory for the Athletics. Pitcher J.T. Ginn will be making his second start of the season, hoping to build on his successful performance against the Mets. With a power ranking of 28, the Athletics excel in offense but struggle in defense, allowing an average of 5.41 points per game.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off a successful series against the Detroit Tigers, winning two out of three games and outscoring their opponents 10-1 in the last two games. Christian Yelich played a key role in Wednesday's victory with a home run in the third inning. Despite a slow start at the plate, Yelich has been a valuable asset to the team in the third spot in the lineup. Jackson Chourio has been a standout power hitter with five home runs and 17 RBIs. Rhys Hoskins also contributed with a home run in Wednesday's game. Freddy Peralta will take the mound for the Brewers, leading the team in innings pitched with a 2.31 ERA and 28 strikeouts. The Brewers currently have a power ranking of 19 and rank sixth in offense, averaging 4.83 runs per game. Defensively, they rank 27th, giving up an average of 5.17 runs per game. The Brewers have a record of 10-9 and will face the Oakland Athletics in their upcoming matchup.

Brewers poised for success in series opener against A's with favorable setup and strong pitching from Peralta

The Brewers have a favorable setup for this series opener, positioning them to potentially dominate the game and cover the runline. With a day off preceding the matchup, they have had the opportunity to rest and prepare adequately. Conversely, the A's face a more challenging situation having to play in Chicago before traveling to Milwaukee. While the A's have displayed success against weaker opponents, their performance may diminish against a tougher adversary. Freddy Peralta, the Brewers' ace pitcher with 28 strikeouts this season, is well-equipped to stifle the A's offense. Although the A's rely heavily on home runs, Peralta has proven effective at limiting them in recent games. In contrast, the A's are sending out inexperienced pitcher Ginn for only his 8th start, making them a less secure choice for this game. It is advisable to take the Brewers to cover the runline in this matchup.

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