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MLB 5/8 Preview: Athletics Vs. Yankees

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<h2>Athletics @ Yankees &#8211; First Pitch: 7:05 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Broken Clouds, 68°</div>
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<h2>Matchup Overview: Athletics vs. Yankees</h2>
<p>While the New York Yankees may not justify their -193 odds against anyone right now, their matchup with the struggling Oakland A&#8217;s presents some interesting betting opportunities. With Nester Cortes coming off a poor start against Texas and the Yankees&#8217; lineup looking to make a statement, the focus should be on the game&#8217;s total runs.</p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Athletics</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right">-125 </td>
<td align="right">O 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-104 </td>
<td align="center">+180</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">-129 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-106 </td>
<td align="center">+164</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Yankees</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> +104 </td>
<td align="right">U 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-116 </td>
<td align="center">-216</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> +108 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -114 </td>
<td align="center">-193</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Athletics</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> JP Sears: 0-2, 5.06 ERA, 9.56 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Esteury Ruiz</td>
<td width="180px">  .273, 0 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Carlos Pérez</td>
<td width="180px">  .333, 1 HR, 5 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Brent Rooker</td>
<td width="180px">  .319, 10 HR, 26 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jesús Aguilar</td>
<td width="180px">  .256, 5 HR, 9 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Ramón Laureano</td>
<td width="180px">  .225, 3 HR, 6 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jordan Diaz</td>
<td width="180px">  .222, 1 HR, 4 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Shea Langeliers</td>
<td width="180px">  .216, 6 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Kevin Smith</td>
<td width="180px">  .188, 2 HR, 6 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Nick Allen</td>
<td width="180px">  .097, 0 HR, 1 RBI</td>
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<h3>Yankees</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Nestor Cortes: 3-2, 4.91 ERA, 9.55 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Anthony Volpe</td>
<td width="180px">  .212, 3 HR, 9 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Gleyber Torres</td>
<td width="180px">  .242, 4 HR, 12 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Anthony Rizzo</td>
<td width="180px">  .283, 6 HR, 15 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> DJ LeMahieu</td>
<td width="180px">  .279, 3 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Harrison Bader</td>
<td width="180px">  .389, 2 HR, 7 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Isiah Kiner-Falefa</td>
<td width="180px">  .203, 0 HR, 2 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Oswaldo Cabrera</td>
<td width="180px">  .202, 1 HR, 8 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Jose Trevino</td>
<td width="180px">  .222, 3 HR, 11 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Aaron Hicks</td>
<td width="180px">  .143, 0 HR, 2 RBI</td>
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<h2>Pitching Matchup: Nester Cortes vs. Sears</h2>
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<li>Nester Cortes (Yankees): 5.80 xFIP, 28% K rate, struggles against right-handed batters</li>
<li>Sears (A&#8217;s): 5.12 xFIP, decent K rate, dominates against lefties, struggles against right-handed batters</li>
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<p>Cortes has a respectable K rate and performs well against left-handed batters. However, he struggles against right-handed hitters, and the A&#8217;s are expected to field nine right-handed batters in their lineup. This could spell trouble for Cortes, who has a .342 weighted on-base percentage and a .256 ISO power number against righties.</p>
<p>Sears, on the other hand, has a decent K rate and excels against lefties. However, he too, has difficulties against right-handed batters, and the Yankees&#8217; lineup is stacked with them.</p>
<h2>Betting Angle: Focusing on Total Runs</h2>
<p>Instead of betting on the Yankees&#8217; money line or run line, bettors should focus on the game&#8217;s total runs, which is currently set at 8 to 8.5. Both teams&#8217; lineups should be able to hit against the opposing pitchers, leading to a higher-scoring game. The Yankees have played more home games with an under this season (15-4), but this trend may be bucked in this matchup.</p>
<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Athletics</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 12 of the Oakland Athletics last 17 games on the road in 2023</li>
<li>The Oakland Athletics are 5-11 (.313) on the road as an underdog in 2023</li>
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<h3>Yankees</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 0 of the New York Yankees last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
<li>The New York Yankees are 3-2 (.600) at home as a favorite in their last five games in 2023</li>
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<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>The Oakland A&#8217;s vs. New York Yankees game offers intriguing betting opportunities for those focusing on the game&#8217;s total runs. With both pitchers struggling against right-handed batters and both lineups looking to capitalize, bettors should expect a higher-scoring affair. Keep an eye on these factors when placing your bets on this exciting MLB showdown.</p>
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