Oakland Athletics vs New York Yankees Betting Picks & Predictions
This Wednesday night matchup between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees is the third game out of a four game series. The Athletics currently have a record of
Game outlook
This Wednesday night matchup between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees is the third game out of a four game series. The Athletics currently have a record of 64-98, with a 5-5 record on the road, while the Yankees hold a record of 15-8, with a 6-4 record at home. After Oakland won the opening game 2-0, the question remains whether they can continue their success and earn another victory in Yankee Stadium. Joe Boyle will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics, with an ERA of 7.23, while Clarke Schmidt will be starting for the Yankees with an ERA of 3.15. New York is the favored team in this matchup, with the current betting line opening at -213 in favor of the Yankees.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Athletics +185 | Yankees -214
Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-116) | Yankees -1.5 (-1)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 68%.
Oakland Athletics
The opener of this series showcased a strong pitching performance, with Mason Miller's clean ninth inning standing out for the bullpen, which ranks highly in various statistics. Joe Boyle will be tasked with leading the bullpen in upcoming games, though his inconsistency on the mound raises questions. The Athletics have struggled offensively, ranking near the bottom in numerous categories, but have shown some power with 23 home runs. With a power ranking of 24 and a record of 9-15, the team will need to improve in order to find success.