The Philadelphia Phillies look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Oakland Athletics arrive at Citizens Bank Park on Friday.
The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to Mark Leiter Jr. and his 3-5 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Oakland Athletics send Daniel Mengden (0-1) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Oakland Athletics were 101 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 9.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.7-4.4 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 Philadelphia Phillies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
57-89 Philadelphia battles the Athletics, currently with a 64-82 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Oakland injuries news.
The Philadelphia Phillies vs Oakland Athletics odds would favor the Athletics if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Philadelphia is rated No. 12 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Oakland is at No. 8.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Oakland Athletics rank No. 25 at 8.32 hits per game. That compares with the Philadelphia Phillies No. 17 ranking in that category.
Comparing defensive stats, Oakland owns the No. 25-rated road mark, allowing 5.42 runs per game on the highway. Philadelphia, on the other hand, rates No. 19 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Athletics endured a 6-2 loss at the hands of the Red Sox on Thursday, with Daniel Gossett throwing 5.1 innings of 5-hit ball at Fenway Park.
Philadelphia ran up the score in their last game on Thursday, jumping to a lead and resulting in a 10-0 victory against Miami.
- Oakland is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
- Oakland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oakland's last 12 games
- Oakland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 12 games when playing Oakland
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at Philadelphia, Saturday, September 16th
