A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Los Angeles Angels dueling the Oakland Athletics on Monday at O.co Coliseum.
The match puts starter Jered Weaver for the Los Angeles Angels on the hill facing Raul Alcantara for the Oakland Athletics. Weaver brings a 10-11 mark to the game, while Alcantara is 0-0 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the visiting Los Angeles Angels before the first pitch in this match found them as -105 moneyline earlier today at Sportsbook. They saw the over/under total of 9 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.6-1.6 win for the Angels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oakland Athletics sport a record of 58-78 heading into this matchup, while the Los Angeles Angels sit at 61-75 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Oakland Athletics sit at No. 25 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Los Angeles Angels sit at No. 8 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Oakland Athletics No. 28-rated offense, averaging 3.89 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Angels defense that ranks No. 22 at 4.64 in runs allowed per game. The Oakland Athletics have averaged 8.31 hits per game so far, less than Los Angeles Angels batters have averaged on the year (8.96 hits per game).
Comparing defensive stats, Los Angeles owns the No. 18-rated road mark, allowing 4.73 runs per game on the highway. Oakland, on the other hand, rates No. 29 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Mariners, a 4-2 final on Sunday in support of M Shoemaker at Safeco Field.
Oakland threw a shutout at Boston in their last outing, using a shutdown performance by K Graveman to defeat Boston 1-0 on Sunday.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Oakland, Tuesday, September 6th