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Miami Marlins vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 4, 2024 at 4:07 PM ET

Venue: Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California

Article updated May 3, 10:16 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Last year, the Miami Marlins made the playoffs while the Oakland Athletics had the MLB's worst record. Despite this, the Marlins are currently struggling with a 80-82 record,

Game outlook

Last year, the Miami Marlins made the playoffs while the Oakland Athletics had the MLB's worst record. Despite this, the Marlins are currently struggling with a 80-82 record, while the Athletics sit at 64-98. In their upcoming matchup at Oakland Coliseum on Saturday afternoon, the Marlins will be looking to earn a much-needed win to boost their chances of returning to the postseason. The starting pitchers will be Trevor Rogers for the Marlins and Paul Blackburn for the Athletics, with Oakland opening as the betting favorite at -120. It remains to be seen who will emerge victorious in this interleague clash.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Marlins +100 | Athletics -120

Spread: Marlins -1.5 (+164) | Athletics +1.5 (-205)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 55%.

Miami Marlins

Receive expert MLB betting picks to improve your chances of winning and grow your bankroll. Miami ranks 28th in power rankings with an offense averaging 3.59 points per game, a defense allowing 5.47 points per game, and a season record of 80-82.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics are currently on a hot streak, with a strong record in their recent games. Pitcher Paul Blackburn will be starting in the upcoming game, where the team has a favorable 5-1 record in his starts this season. Despite giving up some runs in previous outings, Blackburn has maintained good stats overall. The team also boasts a highly ranked relief core. While their offensive stats may not be impressive, the Athletics have been scoring consistently in their recent games. With a high home run count, they have shown a promising ability to generate runs. Oakland faces Miami in their next matchup, where Miami has struggled in their last few games against the Athletics. It will be interesting to see if the team can continue their winning streak. For the best betting offers, check out top sportsbooks.

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Oakland's Pitching Dominance and Potent Offense set to Silence Marlins

Oakland's pitching staff, particularly Paul Blackburn and the Athletics' bullpen, has established itself as one of the most reliable groups in the game. Blackburn boasts an impressive 1.42 ERA at home this season, while the bullpen currently leads the majors in ERA. With Miami's offense ranking 25th in scoring, it is likely that the A's will be able to quiet the Marlins' bats. Oakland will need to focus on scoring enough runs to secure a victory against a pitcher who has shown vulnerability in allowing at least three runs in the majority of his starts this season. Additionally, the Marlins' subpar bullpen could provide an opportunity for the Athletics' potent offense, which ranks in the top 10 for total home runs, to capitalize and secure a decisive victory.

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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+100 → +117Moved
  • Moneyline · Oakland Athletics-120 → -132Moved
  • Spread · Miami Marlins-1.5 (+164) → +1.5 (-196)Moved
  • Spread · Oakland Athletics+1.5 (-205) → -1.5 (+165)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 7 (-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 (2024-05-04T02:16:25.687Z). 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

  • 2024-05-03Miami Marlins 1 · Oakland Athletics 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Oakland Athletics defeated Miami Marlins 20-4

Oakland Athletics defeated Miami Marlins 20-4 on May 4, 2024, a 16-run decision in the series. Oakland Athletics' strongest period was the 3rd inning, when it outscored its opponent 10-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Miami Marlins +1.5 (-196) spread, Oakland Athletics covered, while the 24 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • VegaspatMoneyline · Miami Marlins +100Loss
  • Mickey619Total · Under 8 (-110)Loss
  • SfdanTotal · Under 8 (-110)Loss
  • RoycejacobsMoneyline · Oakland Athletics -120Win
  • AliencreationRunline · Oakland Athletics -1.5 (+175)Win
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Oakland Athletics -120Win
  • MiamimikeMoneyline · Miami Marlins +108Loss
  • BjenkinsMoneyline · Oakland Athletics -123Win
  • 1707662905Moneyline · Miami Marlins +108Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · Oakland Athletics -123Win
  • RcollinsMoneyline · Oakland Athletics -123Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Oakland Athletics -125Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 7 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Oakland Athletics -125Win