Oakland Athletics vs
Los Angeles AngelsPredictions & Preview

Angels Look to Extend Dominance Over Athletics in Series Finale at Angel Stadium

The Sacramento Athletics and Los Angeles Angels are set to wrap up their three-game series at Angel Stadium on Wednesday night. Despite the A's having a struggling season, the Angels have dominated the season series so far with a 5-0 record. Los Angeles has also won seven of the last ten matchups between the two teams. Left-hander JP Sears is expected to start for Sacramento, while veteran righty Kyle Hendricks is set to take the mound for the Angels. The Angels are the betting favorite for the game, opening at -125 with the line remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +112 | Angels -125
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-173) | Angels -1.5 (+149)
• Total: Over/Under 9.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 56%.

Oakland vs Los Angeles Stats

Oakland Athletics

Sacramento's Athletics started the season strong but have since struggled, losing 26 of their last 32 games. The team's offense has been surprisingly productive, ranking fifth in the majors in batting average and eighth in OPS. Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 14 home runs and 44 RBI, while Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers have also contributed with double-digit home run totals. However, pitching has been a major issue, with the Athletics holding the worst team ERA in MLB. JP Sears has shown potential but struggles with allowing hard contact. Overall, Oakland ranks last in power rankings and has a poor record of 26-42 this season.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels have been performing well recently, winning five of their last seven games and improving their record to 31-34. Despite ranking 18th in runs per game and 27th in batting average, their strong slugging ability with 93 home runs makes them a dangerous team. Taylor Ward leads the team with 18 home runs and 45 RBI, while Logan O'Hoppe, Jo Adell, and Zach Neto provide additional power. Pitching remains a weakness for the Angels, with a team ERA of 4.88 and a 1.52 WHIP. Kyle Hendricks will start in their next game, looking to improve on his inconsistent season. Overall, the Angels are ranked 19th in power rankings with a #15 offense and #25 defense. In their recent matchups against Oakland, they went 0-3.

Angels poised for victory against Athletics with pitching advantage

The upcoming matchup between the Angels and Athletics presents an opportunity for the Angels to capitalize on their clear advantage, particularly in terms of starting pitching. JP Sears has struggled against the Angels in his previous road starts, posting a 0-2 record with a 9.72 ERA. Conversely, the Athletics have suffered significant losses in Sears’ recent road starts. Despite Kyle Hendricks’ inconsistencies, the Angels hold the upper hand with a more productive lineup and bullpen. The Angels have demonstrated their dominance over the Athletics in their recent meetings, with a strong bullpen performance and solid batting average allowed. Based on these factors, the Angels are positioned as the favorable choice in this upcoming matchup.

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