Oakland Athletics vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Sacramento Athletics (17-15) will face off against the Miami Marlins (12-18) in the series opener on Friday evening. Gunnar Hoglund is set to pitch for the Athletics,
Game outlook
The Sacramento Athletics (17-15) will face off against the Miami Marlins (12-18) in the series opener on Friday evening. Gunnar Hoglund is set to pitch for the Athletics, while Valente Bellozo will take the mound for the Marlins. The Athletics won last year's series 2-1, but can the Marlins turn their season around with a win on Friday? Osvaldo Bido will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics, and the Marlins have yet to announce their starter. The Athletics are the betting favorite with a -138 opening line that hasn't moved. Stay tuned for the A's vs. Marlins prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Athletics -138 | Marlins +122
Spread: Athletics -1.5 (+115) | Marlins +1.5 (-135)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 58%.
Oakland Athletics
The Sacramento Athletics have promoted top prospect Gunnar Hoglund to the major leagues, where he is expected to make his debut. Hoglund, a 1st round pick and the A's #2 prospect, has dominated in Triple-A this season with impressive stats. The young squad has been performing well at the plate, ranking sixth in home runs. They have had recent successes against the White Sox and Rangers, but their pitching has been a weakness with a 4.60 ERA. The team's offense is led by Jacob Wilson, Miguel Andujar, and Tyler Soderstrom. Overall, the Athletics have a power ranking of 24, ranking 15th in offense, 26th in defense, and currently have a record of 64-98 this season.