The Oakland Athletics will try to be nasty hosts on Wednesday when the Los Angeles Angels pay a visit to O.co Coliseum.
Oakland hands the ball to starter Sonny Gray in this one and he'll try to improve on his 12-6 mark on the year. Los Angeles counters with Andrew Heaney, who will try to quiet the fans and the Athletics bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Oakland Athletics as -142 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 7.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.6-2 win for the Athletics. 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
Oakland (58-75) will face the 66-66 Angels in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels odds would favor the Athletics if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Oakland is rated No. 21 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Los Angeles is at No. 30.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Oakland Athletics No. 15-ranked scoring average of 4.14 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Angels offense rated No. 23 and scoring 3.98 runs per game. The Athletics have averaged 8.7 hits per game to date this season, more than the Angels hitters have managed (8.14 per nine innings).
Oakland owns the No. 11 defense, allowing 4.14 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Los Angeles's No. 16-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles got the job done in their last match in a 6-2 victory over Oakland on Tuesday at O.co Coliseum behind starter M Shoemaker.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles home to Texas, Friday, September 4th
Oakland home to Seattle, Friday, September 4th