Milwaukee Brewers vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
This weekend will feature a busy schedule of baseball games, including a Friday interleague matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers (73-54) and the Oakland Athletics (55-73).
Game outlook
This weekend will feature a busy schedule of baseball games, including a Friday interleague matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers (73-54) and the Oakland Athletics (55-73). Aaron Civale will be on the mound for the Brewers, facing off against JP Sears of the A's. The game is set to begin at 9:40 ET at the Oakland Coliseum in California. Milwaukee is the favored team, opening at -128 and currently sitting at -122.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Brewers -122 | Athletics +111
Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+137) | Athletics +1.5 (-158)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 55%.
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is currently leading the N.L. Central with a 10.0 game lead over the Cardinals. Despite losing their manager and ace pitcher in the offseason, the Brewers have taken advantage of a weaker division to maintain their position. They recently dropped two out of three games to St. Louis in a midweek series, including a 3-0 loss where they only mustered three hits as a team. Aaron Civale will start the series opener on Friday night, with a 4-8 record and a 4.78 ERA. The team is ranked 9th in offense, 4th in defense, and has a 73-54 record this season.
Oakland Athletics Analysis
The Oakland Athletics are currently playing with heart despite not being considered a great team this year. They have some promising players like Brent Rooker, Mason Miller, and JP Sears, but the organization is still a few years away from serious competition. Their focus seems to be on preparing for a potential move to Las Vegas. The team recently split a four-game series against the Rays, with Osvaldo Bido earning a win and Miller picking up his 20th save. JP Sears will start against Civale in their upcoming game, with Sears having shown signs of greatness this season. Overall, the Athletics have a power ranking of 15 and are ranked 25th for offense and 20th for defense in the MLB. They currently have a record of 55-73 and lost their last three matchups against Milwaukee.