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Padres Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Athletics in Monday Night Matchup

On Monday, April 7, 2025, the MLB betting action features an 11-game card, including an interleague showdown between the Padres and Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA. The Padres, listed as -140 moneyline favorites with a total of 8.5 runs, aim for their seventh straight victory over the Athletics. Last season, San Diego swept a three-game home set against Oakland. With a closer look at this matchup, our MLB prediction favors the Padres in this contest. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:05 PM ET, with Michael King (ERA: 3.52) starting for the Padres and Luis Severino (ERA: 3.75) on the mound for the Athletics. San Diego opens as the favorite at -148, with the line remaining steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -148 | Athletics +124
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (+114) | Athletics +1.5 (-135)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 60%.

San Diego vs Oakland Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres faced the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series at Wrigley Field, trying to avoid a sweep after losing the first two games. Despite a strong start to the season with seven consecutive wins, the Padres struggled to score runs against the Cubs, only managing two in the series. The team has hit seven home runs and maintained a solid bullpen with a 1.54 ERA in their first nine games. Pitcher Michael King is set to start in Sacramento after a mixed performance in his first two outings. The Padres currently rank 11th in offense, first in defense, and hold a 7-2 record.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics visited the Colorado Rockies, winning two out of three games to improve their record to 4-5 for the season. In their first nine games, the Athletics hit 14 home runs and have a team batting average of .236/.306/.408. The bullpen has pitched 33 innings with a 1-1 record, three saves, and a 5.73 ERA. Luis Severino is set to start for the Athletics, coming off a strong season debut followed by a disappointing outing in his last game. The Athletics are ranked 30th overall but are 19th in offense and 28th in defense, averaging 3.63 runs scored and 5.75 runs allowed per game. In their recent matchups against the San Diego Padres, the Athletics won all three games.

Athletics Favored to Win as Padres Face Pitching Challenges

There appears to be favorable value in supporting the Athletics in this upcoming game. The Padres face a challenging situation following extensive travel from Chicago. During the recent Cubs series, the Padres' starting pitchers collectively only pitched 8.1 innings, resulting in a heavily utilized bullpen. Luis Severino is poised for a stronger performance compared to his last outing against the Cubs. In a previous matchup with the Padres in 2024, Severino pitched five innings allowing just one run. On the other hand, Michael King, who faced the Athletics last season, surrendered two earned runs in five innings. Current statistics indicate that the Athletics have had success against King, going 5-for-16 with a home run, while current Padres players are 6-for-26 with a home run against Severino.

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