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Milwaukee Brewers to Face Oakland Athletics in Friday Night Interleague Matchup at Oakland Coliseum

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 vs Oakland Stats

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.

Oakland Athletics Favored as Underdogs in Friday Night's Game Against Milwaukee Brewers

It is recommended to consider the Oakland Athletics as underdogs for Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers have recently struggled, losing two consecutive games, including a shutout loss to the Cardinals. Offensively, Milwaukee faces a challenging matchup against JP Sears, who has been performing well with a 4.15 ERA and a 7-2 record in his last nine starts. In contrast, Aaron Civale has a higher HR/9 rate of 1.66 and may struggle against the Athletics, who excel in hitting home runs. Oakland has a decent home record of 32-33, compared to 23-40 on the road, making them a favorable choice for this game. Overall, it is worth considering taking a chance on the Athletics as they have a strong chance of success in this matchup.

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