The San Francisco Giants will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Oakland Athletics pay a visit to AT&T Park.
The San Francisco Giants will turn to Ty Blach and his 6-7 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Oakland Athletics send Kendall Graveman (2-2) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the San Francisco Giants as -131 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.0-4.4 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 San Francisco Giants Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
San Francisco (41-68) will face the 48-60 Athletics in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Francisco vs Oakland injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 27 (San Francisco Giants) and the No. 17 (Oakland Athletics) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up San Francisco Giants No. 29 ranked offense (3.94 runs per game) against a Oakland Athletics defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 25 at 5.09 runs allowed per game. The San Francisco Giants have been averaging 8.5 hits per game, more than the Oakland Athletics have managed so far this season (7.96 hits on average).
Oakland brings the No. 25-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Giants's No. 21-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Athletics enjoyed a 6-1 victory at the expense of the Giants on Wednesday, with Daniel Gossett throwing 7 innings of 3-hit ball at AT&T Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at Los Angeles, Friday, August 4th
San Francisco home to Arizona, Friday, August 4th