Philadelphia Phillies Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Oakland Athletics

The Philadelphia Phillies battle the visiting Oakland Athletics on Sunday in MLB betting odds action at Citizens Bank Park.

Henderson Alvarez will take the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he'll carry a 0-0 record into the contest. Sean Manaea gets the ball for the Oakland Athletics; he's 10-10 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Philadelphia Phillies in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 100 at Sportsbook for Sunday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.2-2.0 victory for the Phillies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Oakland Athletics vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Philadelphia (58-90) will face the 65-83 Athletics in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Oakland injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 12-rated Philadelphia Phillies and the league No. 8-ranked Oakland Athletics, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Oakland Athletics rank No. 26 at 8.28 hits per game. That compares with the Philadelphia Phillies No. 18 ranking in that category.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Philadelphia has the No. 20-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Athletics own the No. 27 mark in runs allowed.