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Miami Marlins vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 3, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET

Venue: Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California

Article updated May 3, 6:23 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Miami Marlins are set to face the Oakland Athletics in an interleague battle on Friday, May 3 at Oakland Coliseum. The Athletics are the -150 moneyline favorites with a

Game outlook

The Miami Marlins are set to face the Oakland Athletics in an interleague battle on Friday, May 3 at Oakland Coliseum. The Athletics are the -150 moneyline favorites with a total of 7.5 runs for this three-game series opener. The Marlins will be looking to extend their winning streak against the Athletics after sweeping them in 2023. Ryan Weathers will be the starting pitcher for the Marlins, while JP Sears will take the mound for the Athletics. Currently, the betting line has Oakland as the favorite with a -135 opening line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Marlins +119 | Athletics -135

Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-179) | Athletics -1.5 (+155)

Total: Over/Under 7.75 (-110)

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

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins experienced a successful turnaround after being swept by the Washington Nationals, as they went on to sweep the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series at home. The team showed strength in both their offense and pitching, scoring a total of 32 runs and maintaining a 5.12 ERA during the homestand. Ryan Weathers is set to pitch in the upcoming game against Oakland, with a record of 2-2 and a 4.55 ERA this season. Despite being ranked 25th in offense and 28th in defense, the Marlins have a 9-24 record for the season. Visit top sportsbooks to claim the best betting offers available.

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Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics recently achieved a 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking their fourth consecutive win and sixth in seven games. The team has been performing well offensively, hitting 37 home runs and scoring an average of 3.06 runs per game, despite having a low batting average. On the pitching side, Oakland holds a 3.83 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. JP Sears will be pitching in their next game, with a 4.64 ERA and coming off a tough outing against the Orioles. The Athletics have a power ranking of 22 and are ranked low in offense but higher in defense. They are currently 15-17 overall and have recently defeated Miami in their last three matchups. For more expert baseball analysis and picks, don't miss out on our MLB Premium Picks.

Athletics' Strong Bullpen and Lineup Make Them a Favorable Choice in Upcoming Game

Based on recent performance, it is advised to approach the starting duo cautiously in this upcoming game. Both Ryan Weathers and JP Sears struggled in their previous appearances. As a result, the Athletics may be a more favorable choice to support, given the recent stellar performance of their bullpen. Over the last ten days, the Athletics' bullpen has maintained an impressive 1.24 ERA, 2.75 WHIP, and a record of 64-98 with five saves. In contrast, the Marlins' bullpen has struggled, posting a 80-82 record with one save, a 3.18 ERA, and 3.72 FIP during the same period. Additionally, the Athletics' lineup has shown strength against right-handed pitchers with a 115 wRC+, whereas the Marlins' lineup has struggled against right-handers with a 66 wRC+. Considering these factors, the Athletics present a more promising outlook for this game.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Miami Marlins+119 → +134Moved
  • Moneyline · Oakland Athletics-137 → -150Moved
  • Spread · Miami Marlins+1.5 (-180) → +1.5 (-165)Moved
  • Spread · Oakland Athletics-1.5 (+160) → -1.5 (+143)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Miami Marlins
80-82 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Oakland Athletics
64-98 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-03T10:23:04.423Z). 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 Miami Marlins 3-1

Oakland Athletics defeated Miami Marlins 3-1 on May 3, 2024, a 2-run decision in the series. Oakland Athletics' strongest period was the 4th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Miami Marlins +1.5 (-165) spread, Oakland Athletics covered, while the 4 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 7.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DerekFisherMoneyline · Oakland Athletics -145Win
  • SimonsaysTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Loss
  • IrishblueTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Loss
  • Panchito1234Runline · Oakland Athletics -1.5 (+148)Win
  • Panchito1234Moneyline · Oakland Athletics -146Win