Oakland Athletics vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions
The Oakland Athletics, currently last in the AL West with a 64-98 record, will have left-hander JP Sears (4-7, 5.04 ERA) starting against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are
Game outlook
The Oakland Athletics, currently last in the AL West with a 64-98 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 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 64-98 this season.