The Cleveland Indians will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the Oakland Athletics pay a visit to Progressive Field.
Cleveland hands the ball to starter Corey Kluber in this one and he'll try to improve on his 9-8 mark on the year. Oakland counters with Sonny Gray, who will try to quiet the fans and the Indians bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Oakland Athletics were listed as 170 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 8 before betting started earlier on Sunday over at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.6-3.7 win for the Indians on Sunday. 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
Cleveland (58-42) will face the 47-57 Athletics in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Oakland injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Cleveland Indians rated this week at No. 21 and the Oakland Athletics sitting at No. 20.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Cleveland Indians No. 6-ranked scoring average of 4.92 runs per game, against a Oakland Athletics offense rated No. 22 and scoring 4.12 runs per game. The Indians have averaged 9 hits per game to date this season, more than the Athletics hitters have managed (8.57 per nine innings).
Oakland brings the No. 25-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Indians's No. 6-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Oakland looks to rebound from a loss to the Indians, who beat them 6-3 on Saturday behind a start from J Tomlin at Progressive Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at Los Angeles, Tuesday, August 2nd
Cleveland home to Minnesota, Monday, August 1st