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Oakland Athletics Look to Break Losing Streak Against Arizona Diamondbacks, But Face Tough Matchup With Favored Pitcher JP Sears Starting

The Oakland Athletics, currently last in the AL West with a 29-54 record, will have left-hander JP Sears (4-7, 5.04 ERA) starting against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are third in the NL West with a 39-42 record. Sears is coming off a tough loss against the Minnesota Twins, while rookie Slade Cecconi (2-6, 5.74 ERA) will be starting for the Diamondbacks after a recent loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Arizona is favored to win with a current line of -150.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +136 | Diamondbacks -150
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-155) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 60%.

Oakland vs Arizona Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have struggled offensively this season, ranking 27th in the league with a .665 team OPS and averaging 3.57 runs per game. Despite this, they are tied for eighth in MLB with 92 total home runs. Designated hitter Brent Rooker has been a bright spot with a .845 team OPS and 14 home runs. However, pitcher JP Sears has struggled, ranking low in various pitching metrics. The team has several key players out due to injuries, impacting their performance. Overall, Oakland is ranked 28 in offense, 26 in defense, and has a power ranking of 28 with a record of 29-54 this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been performing well offensively this season, ranking 12th in the majors with a .716 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.72 runs per game. First baseman Christian Walker has been a standout player with a .790 OPS, 17 home runs, 51 RBI, 48 runs scored, and two steals. However, pitcher Slade Cecconi has been struggling, particularly with his fastball getting hit frequently by hitters. The team has a power ranking of 18 and is ranked 9th in offense but only 25th in defense, with a record of 39-42 overall. The Diamondbacks have several players currently on the injured list, including catcher Gabriel Moreno and pitchers Matthew Walstron, Zac Gallen, and others. In their last three matchups, Oakland won 2 out of 3 games against Arizona.

Contrasting Pitching Performances Set the Stage for Diamondbacks Victory

In June, the two starting pitchers, JP Sears and Slade Cecconi, are performing at contrasting levels. Sears has a 0-3 record with a 9.18 ERA in 16.2 innings, while Cecconi holds a 1-2 record with a 5.14 ERA in 21.0 innings. In their last 13 games, the Oakland Athletics and the Arizona Diamondbacks have demonstrated varying offensive capabilities, with the Athletics averaging 3.54 runs per game and the Diamondbacks scoring 4.92 runs per game. Considering these factors, it is recommended to favor the Arizona Diamondbacks to secure the victory in this matchup.

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