Oakland Athletics take on the Los Angeles Angels with Odds and Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Angels battle the visiting Oakland Athletics on Monday in MLB betting odds action at Angel Stadium.

The Los Angeles Angels will turn to Hector Santiago and his 9-9 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Oakland Athletics send Felix Doubront (3-3) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Los Angeles Angels as -178 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Angels to win this game 4.5-3.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Los Angeles Angels sport a record of 81-74 heading into this matchup, while the Oakland Athletics sit at 65-91 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Oakland injuries news.

This game puts the Los Angeles Angels, most recently No. 19 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Oakland Athletics, who rate a No. 29 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Los Angeles Angels No. 25-ranked scoring average of 4.02 runs per game, against a Oakland Athletics offense rated No. 16 and scoring 4.28 runs per game. The Angels have averaged 8.17 hits per game to date this season, less than the Athletics hitters have managed (8.7 per nine innings).

Los Angeles owns the No. 13 defense, allowing 4.02 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Oakland's No. 20-rated defense.