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Oakland Athletics to Face New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in Bronx for First Matchup of the 2024 MLB Season

The 2024 MLB season continues on Monday, April 22, as the Oakland Athletics face off against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, kicking off a four-game series. The Yankees are the clear favorites with a -250 moneyline and a total of 7.5 runs. JP Sears will start on the mound for the Athletics, boasting an ERA of 4.35, while the Yankees will counter with Carlos Rodon and his 2.75 ERA. New York opened as -239 favorites and is currently listed at -243.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +206 | Yankees -243
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-103) | Yankees -1.5 (-117)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 71%.

Oakland vs New York Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics are struggling to score runs and are currently on a two-game losing streak, with their Sunday clash against the Cleveland Guardians excluded from this preview. The A's have been outscored by the Guardians in their last two outings, with an average of 2.90 runs per game, the second-fewest in baseball. JP Sears, a former Yankee, will be starting for Oakland in their upcoming game against the New York Yankees. Sears has a 4.35 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in four starts this season. Oakland is ranked 29 in offense with an average of 2.90 runs per game and has a power ranking of 27 overall, with a record of 8-14 this season. Make sure to check out the best betting offers available from top sportsbooks.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in a three-game home series, marking their third win in four games. The Yankees outperformed the Rays with 9 hits to 5. With a power ranking of 6, the Yankees are ranked 13th in offense, scoring an average of 4.52 runs per game, and 3rd in defense, allowing just 3.57 runs per game. Overall, the Yankees have a record of 15-7. Pitcher Carlos Rodon, with a 1-1 record, will start on Monday after suffering his first loss of the season. Rodon has a 3.66 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in four starts.

Yankees Aim to Capitalize on Familiarity with Sears in Matchup Against Athletics

The New York Yankees are familiar with JP Sears, as evidenced by their current statistics against him: 11-for-35 with four home runs and seven RBI. Conversely, the Oakland Athletics have a limited history against Carlos Rodon, going 4-for-12 with one RBI. Rodon has struggled with control this season, issuing 11 walks in his first four starts. Despite this, I have reservations about trusting Rodon. The Athletics have faced challenges offensively, with a season slash line of .207/.276/.345 and a recent slash line of .225/.286/.416 against left-handed pitchers in the last ten days. Although the Yankees have also had difficulties against left-handed pitchers recently, I believe they will have success against Sears. Therefore, I am confident in backing the Yankees to perform well in this matchup.

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