Oakland Athletics vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions
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.
Game outlook
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 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.