Oakland Sends Chris Smith vs Parker Bridwell in Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics Game

The Oakland Athletics battle the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Monday in MLB betting odds action at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Oakland hands the ball to starter Chris Smith in this one and he'll try to improve on his 0-4 mark on the year. Los Angeles counters with Parker Bridwell, 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 130 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Angels to win this game 3.8-3.0. 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

58-78 Oakland battles the Angels, currently with a 70-67 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Los Angeles injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 22-ranked Oakland Athletics and the No. 6-rated Los Angeles Angels in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Oakland Athletics No. 22-ranked scoring average of 4.39 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Angels offense rated No. 21 and scoring 4.42 runs per game. The Athletics have averaged 8.15 hits per game to date this season, less than the Angels hitters have managed (8.26 per nine innings).

Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 11-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.53 runs per game. Oakland, meanwhile, comes in at No. 13 at home, scoring 4.91 runs per game.