Oakland Athletics vs Colorado Rockies Betting Picks & Predictions
In the second game of their three-game series, the (2-5) Athletics will face off against the (1-5) Rockies on Saturday. The Athletics are coming off a sweep at home by the
Game outlook
In the second game of their three-game series, the (2-5) Athletics will face off against the (1-5) Rockies on Saturday. The Athletics are coming off a sweep at home by the Cubs, while the Rockies were swept on the road in Philadelphia. JP Sears will start for the A's, with German Marquez taking the mound for the Rockies. First pitch is set for 8:10 EST at Coors Field. The current betting favorite is Oakland, opening at -113 and now at -118. Stay tuned for our Athletics vs. Rockies prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Athletics -118 | Rockies +101
Spread: Athletics -1.5 (+130) | Rockies +1.5 (-151)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 54%.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are currently playing in Sacramento for two seasons before moving to Las Vegas. They have struggled in their new location, losing all three games in their first homestand to the Cubs. The team is currently 2-5 and in 5th place in the AL West. Despite the losses, Brent Rooker has been a standout player with three home runs and seven RBIs already this season. Tyler Soderstrom also has three home runs and is batting fifth in the lineup. Shea Langeliers, the starting catcher, is off to a slow start but had an impressive season last year. JP Sears will be starting for the Athletics, coming off a strong performance in his first outing. The team ranks 23rd in offense, 29th in defense, and has a power ranking of 30.