Oakland Athletics Look to Secure Series Sweep Against Los Angeles Angels in AL West Matchup

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, the MLB betting action features the Los Angeles Angels facing off against the Athletics in an AL West matchup at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA. The Athletics won the opening game of the series 10-3 and will look to secure another victory in the final game. The Angels have had success against the Athletics in previous matchups this season, winning four games in Sacramento and three in Anaheim. The Athletics are currently favored with a -112 moneyline and a total of 10.0 runs. The game is set to start at 4:05 PM ET. Stay tuned for our Angels vs. Athletics prediction as part of our MLB picks for Sunday's card.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Angels -110 | Athletics -106
Spread: Angels -1.5 (+147) | Athletics +1.5 (-168)
Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 52%.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels had their three-game win streak halted by the Oakland Athletics on Friday night at Sutter Health Park. The Angels struggled offensively, with only five hits in the game. The team's August statistics show a .222 batting average, 19 home runs, and a 3.52 ERA in the bullpen. The Angels are currently six games behind the bottom wild-card spot in the American League.

Jose Soriano is set to start on Sunday afternoon with an 8-9 record, 3.84 ERA, and 1.37 WHIP for the season. He had a strong performance in his last outing against the Dodgers. Soriano has a mixed history against the Athletics, with a win in May and a no-decision in June in his two meetings in 2025.

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Angels in the opening game of their series, out hitting them 14-5. Nick Kurtz and Colby Thomas hit three-run homers, while Shea Langeliers had a solo home run and an RBI single. The Athletics have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games and are currently batting .283/.344/.477 with 18 home runs in August. Their bullpen has a 2.92 ERA and 1.15 WHIP for the month. The Athletics are currently 11 games behind the bottom wild card in the American League. Jeffrey Springs will be pitching in the next game, with a 10-8 record, 4.06 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP in 2025. Springs has a career 4.50 ERA and 1.36 WHIP against the Angels, with a 2-3 record and one save. In his last outing against the Angels, he gave up four runs in six innings in a 7-4 loss.

Angels vs Athletics: Can Springs Bounce Back Against Soriano's Struggles?

Six days prior to the Dodgers game, Jose Soriano struggled on the mound, giving up seven earned runs on seven hits and a walk in a 7-3 loss to the Rays. Throughout the season, Soriano has displayed inconsistency, making it difficult to rely on him for this upcoming matchup. The Athletics have demonstrated strength against left-handed pitchers, with a subpar .684 OPS and 86 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers in the last 10 days. Despite this, the A's have had success against Soriano, boasting a 15-for-55 record with six doubles, three homers, and 15 RBIs. On the other side, the Angels have a 10-for-36 record against Springs, who had a strong performance in July and started August impressively against the Nationals. While the Angels have performed well against lefties recently, I predict a bounce-back game for Springs and a close contest overall, with the Athletics coming out on top.

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