Oakland Athletics Face the New York Yankees Thursday: MLB Odds and Betting Trends

The New York Yankees will look to improve on a 5-8 record when they take on the Oakland Athletics, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Thursday.

New York hands the ball to starter Luis Severino in this one and he'll try to improve on his 0-2 mark on the year. Oakland counters with Rich Hill, who will try to quiet the fans and the Yankees bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The New York Yankees were listed as -143 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8 earlier at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.1-3.9 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 New York Yankees Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

New York (5-8) will face the 8-7 Athletics in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Oakland injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the New York Yankees at No. 22 and the Oakland Athletics at No. 23 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Oakland Athletics rank No. 22 at 7.67 hits per game. That compares with the New York Yankees No. 17 ranking in that category.

Comparing defensive stats, Oakland owns the No. 1-rated road mark, allowing 1.6 runs per game on the highway. New York, on the other hand, rates No. 7 in scoring at home.