The Cleveland Indians get a visit from the Oakland Athletics in MLB baseball betting action on Saturday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.
The match puts starter Dillon Overton for the Oakland Athletics on the hill facing Josh Tomlin for the Cleveland Indians. Overton brings a 1-1 mark to the game, while Tomlin is 10-3 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Oakland Athletics were listed as 181 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 9 before betting started earlier on Saturday over at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.2-3.9 win for the Athletics. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Oakland Athletics vs Cleveland Indians Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
58-42 Cleveland battles the Athletics, currently with a 47-56 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Oakland injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 21 (Cleveland Indians) and the No. 20 (Oakland Athletics) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Cleveland Indians No. 6-ranked scoring average of 4.91 runs per game, against a Oakland Athletics offense rated No. 22 and scoring 4.13 runs per game. The Indians have averaged 8.97 hits per game to date this season, more than the Athletics hitters have managed (8.57 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Cleveland has the No. 6-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Athletics own the No. 25 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Oakland looks to rebound from a loss to the Indians, who beat them 5-3 on Friday behind a start from T Bauer at Progressive Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at Cleveland, Sunday, July 31st