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Philadelphia Phillies Favored Over Oakland Athletics in Interleague Battle at Sutter Health Park

The Philadelphia Phillies will face off against the Athletics in an interleague battle at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA on Sunday, May 25. After winning the opening game of the series 4-3, the Phillies are favored with a -175 moneyline for the upcoming matchup. Starting pitchers will be Jesus Luzardo for the Phillies and Gunnar Hoglund for the Athletics. The total runs for the game is set at 9.5. Stay updated on this Phillies vs. Athletics prediction and other MLB picks for Sunday's slate. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:05 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -175 | Athletics +158
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (-115) | Athletics +1.5 (-104)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 64%.

Philadelphia vs Oakland Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies continued their winning streak to eight games with a 4-3 victory over the Athletics. Zack Wheeler had an impressive performance, Trea Turner had a strong offensive showing, and Jordan Romano struggled in the ninth inning. While the Phillies' rotation has been solid this season, their bullpen has been inconsistent. Jesus Luzardo will pitch on Sunday with impressive stats for the season. Overall, the Phillies are ranked 6th in offense, 14th in defense, and have a record of 33-18.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics suffered their tenth consecutive loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, despite a late rally in the ninth inning. Pitcher Jacob Lopez had a strong performance, but the team's bullpen continues to struggle with a high ERA and WHIP over the last 10 days. Rookie Gunnar Hoglund is set to start on Sunday, coming off a rough outing against the Los Angeles Angels. The Athletics currently have a power ranking of 28 and rank 17th in offense and 28th in defense. Oakland has a record of 22-30 overall, while Philadelphia went 1-2 in their recent matchups against the Athletics.

Rising Star vs. Established Ace: Philadelphia Phillies Favored Over Oakland Athletics in Upcoming Game

Gunnar Hoglund displayed promise in his initial performances in the major leagues, though his recent outings have been less consistent with nine earned runs allowed over 10 innings. Consequently, confidence in Hoglund and the struggling A's to secure a victory in the upcoming game is diminished. On the other hand, Jesus Luzardo has excelled this season, leading the National League in ERA+ with notable statistics in HR/9 and K/9 ratios. Moreover, only two players on the Athletics team have faced Luzardo, struggling to record hits against him. Considering the circumstances, the Philadelphia Phillies seem poised to win by the runline, having achieved this result in the majority of their recent victories.

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