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Diamondbacks Favored to Win Final Game Against the A's, Betting Odds in Arizona's Favor

On Sunday, the Oakland A's (30-54, 5th in AL West) will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (39-43, 4th in NL West) in the final game of their series at Chase Field. Luis Medina (1-3, 5.25 ERA) will start for the A's, while Brandon Pfaadt (3-6, 4.45 ERA) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. The A's won the first game of the series, but the Diamondbacks have the edge in betting odds. The game is set for 4:10 PM Eastern time.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +170 | Diamondbacks -193
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-125) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+109)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 66%.

Oakland vs Arizona Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland A's ended a five-game losing streak with a 9-4 victory over the Diamondbacks, rallying for six unanswered runs in the eighth inning. Second baseman Zack Gelof had a strong performance with three hits, including a crucial RBI triple. The team hit four home runs, with Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker each hitting their 15th of the season. Starter JP Sears pitched six innings, while Scott Alexander picked up the win in relief. Manager Mark Kotsay praised the team's offense for their performance. Injuries include third baseman Abraham Toro being out until the All-Star break with a hamstring injury. The Oakland A's have a power ranking of 28, ranking 28th in offense and 25th in defense. They currently have a record of 30-54 for the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled in their recent games, losing five out of their last six matchups. Despite taking a slim lead into the eighth inning against the A's, they could not hold on as reliever Ryan Thompson gave up three runs. Starter Slade Cecconi had a tough outing, only lasting four innings and giving up three earned runs. The team's pitchers have struggled recently, giving up eight or more runs in their last three games. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit his 11th home run of the season in the loss, while Ketel Marte had two hits and drove in a run. Pffadt will make his first appearance against the A's, with a 1-1 record and a 3.86 ERA in his previous games. Catcher Gabriel Moreno and OF Alek Thomas are still on the 10-day IL with injuries. The Diamondbacks have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 9th for offense, averaging 4.71 runs per game, but are ranked 27th for defense, giving up an average of 4.95 runs per game.Oakland has won one out of their last three matchups against Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks Poised for Victory Against Oakland Athletics on Sunday

Pffadt has demonstrated proficiency while pitching at home, boasting a 3.74 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over seven starts. Conversely, Medina has yet to secure a win in three road games in 2024. Arizona emerged victorious in two out of three games against the A's during their previous series at Oakland last season, scoring five or more runs in each matchup. Oakland's road performance in 2024 has been subpar, winning less than 30% of their games and losing 10 of their last 11 away games. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks have excelled at Chase Field recently, winning three of their last four series. With Oakland's pitchers ranking poorly in ERA on the road and Arizona's offense performing strongly, all indications point towards a favorable outcome for the Diamondbacks on Sunday. It is recommended to favor Arizona for the win.

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