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Colorado Rockies vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 21, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET

Venue: Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California

Article updated May 21, 6:18 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Tuesday, May 21, the Colorado Rockies will face off against the Oakland Athletics in an interleague matchup at Oakland Coliseum, with the game set to begin at 9:40 PM ET.

Game outlook

On Tuesday, May 21, the Colorado Rockies will face off against the Oakland Athletics in an interleague matchup at Oakland Coliseum, with the game set to begin at 9:40 PM ET. This game marks the start of a three-game series between the two teams, with the Athletics being the -122 moneyline favorites while the Rockies sit at +112 with a total of 8.0 runs. The starting pitchers for the game will be Cal Quantrill with an ERA of 3.66 for the Rockies and Aaron Brooks with an ERA of 3.86 for the Athletics. Initially opening at -124, the current betting line favors Oakland at -132.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rockies +118 | Athletics -132

Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-189) | Athletics -1.5 (+162)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 57%.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies experienced a series of highs and lows in the past week, sweeping the San Diego Padres but being swept by the San Francisco Giants. Their offensive stats during this time included a .256 batting average and 12 doubles and six home runs in 215 at-bats. The team's pitching struggled, with a 6.00 ERA and a .297 batting average against. Cal Quantrill will be pitching in the upcoming game, with a strong record in his last three starts. The Rockies currently have a power ranking of 24, ranking 22nd in offense and last in defense, with a record of 58-104 this season. To enhance your experience, consider taking advantage of our sportsbook promo codes.

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Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics started the season strong with a 20-4 victory over the Miami Marlins but have since struggled, going 2-13 in their last 15 games. They suffered an 8-4 defeat against the Kansas City Royals, extending their losing streak to eight games. Over the past week, the team has had a poor batting average of .207 and a high ERA of 5.97. Aaron Brooks is set to start the next game after a tough outing in his season debut. The Athletics currently have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 28th for offense and 26th for defense, with an overall record of 64-98. They recently faced off against the Colorado Rockies and lost two out of three games.

Rockies Favored to Win Against Athletics With Quantrill's Stellar Performance

The Rockies have a favorable opportunity to succeed in the upcoming game against the Athletics. Cal Quantrill has been performing exceptionally well throughout the month of May, and I anticipate another stellar outing from him. The Athletics have displayed a 97 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers in the past ten days, whereas the Rockies have achieved a 104 wRC+ during the same timeframe. On the other hand, Aaron Brooks' statistics in Triple-A this season, including a 4.57 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 6.6 K/9, do not inspire confidence in his ability to perform at a high level. While the Rockies' bullpen has faced challenges recently, the Athletics' bullpen has also struggled. Therefore, Colorado will rely on Quantrill's strong performance to secure a victory in this game.

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SportsJaw Rockies vs Athletics archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rockies vs Athletics matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Colorado Rockies+114 → +110Moved
  • Moneyline · Oakland Athletics-124 → -122Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Rockies+1.5 (-190) → +1.5 (-195)Moved
  • Spread · Oakland Athletics-1.5 (+160) → -1.5 (+168)Moved
  • Total · Over7.5 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under7.5 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Colorado Rockies
58-104 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Oakland Athletics
64-98 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-21T10:18:08.408Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Oakland Athletics defeated Colorado Rockies 5-4

Oakland Athletics defeated Colorado Rockies 5-4 on May 21, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Oakland Athletics' strongest period was the 3rd inning, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Colorado Rockies +1.5 (-195) spread, Colorado Rockies covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • BtMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +118Loss
  • TrysomeMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +119Loss