Oakland Athletics vs. New York Yankees Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview
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Athletics @ Yankees – First Pitch: 12:35 p.m.
In an exciting match-up at the Bronx, the New York Yankees prepare to face off against the Oakland Athletics. The first pitch is scheduled for 12:35, with the Yankees emerging as the clear favorites with a -237 price. Surprisingly, it’s not Gerrit Cole on the mound today but Jhony Brito, stirring debate on whether the moneyline price is justified.
Despite the Yankees’ recent boost with Aaron Judge’s return and their successful scoring streak against the A’s, the steep price might not tempt many. An alternative betting strategy could be focusing on the Yankees’ team total. This approach seems more reasonable, especially when considering the inconsistent performance of the Oakland Athletics.
Expectations for a high-scoring game are high, given Kyle Muller’s current ERA and worrying .391 weighted on-base average against lefties, as a left-handed pitcher himself. Furthermore, he has been struggling with walks this season, an issue the Yankees’ lineup could exploit. The first seven batters in the Yankees lineup boast a walk rate of at least 10%, with Gleyber Torres leading with a 21% walk rate.
On the other hand, Brito’s high expected Fielding Independent Pitching (xFIP) number is a cause for concern. However, facing the Oakland Athletics’ lineup, which made headlines with three home runs by a single player (Jordan Diaz) in their last game, might provide an interesting challenge.
All signs point to an exciting, run-rich game on the horizon, promising plenty of action for both teams and their fans.
Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | +1.5 | -121 | O 9.5 | -110 | +169 | Open |
| -103 | 9.5 | +100 | +193 | Current | ||
| Yankees | -1.5 | +101 | U 9.5 | -110 | -200 | Open |
| -117 | 9.5 | -120 | -237 | Current | ||
Projected Lineups:
Athletics
Starting Pitcher: Kyle Muller: 1-2, 6.62 ERA, 5.56 K/9
| 1. | CF | Esteury Ruiz | .275, 0 HR, 16 RBI |
| 2. | 1B | Ryan Noda | .239, 3 HR, 10 RBI |
| 3. | DH | Brent Rooker | .313, 10 HR, 26 RBI |
| 4. | RF | JJ Bleday | .375, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 5. | 2B | Jordan Diaz | .286, 4 HR, 8 RBI |
| 6. | LF | Tony Kemp | .182, 1 HR, 11 RBI |
| 7. | C | Carlos Pérez | .327, 1 HR, 5 RBI |
| 8. | 3B | Jace Peterson | .202, 1 HR, 10 RBI |
| 9. | SS | Kevin Smith | .183, 2 HR, 6 RBI |
Yankees
Starting Pitcher: Jhony Brito: 2-3, 6.08 ERA, 6.41 K/9
| 1. | SS | Anthony Volpe | .205, 3 HR, 9 RBI |
| 2. | DH | Aaron Judge | .253, 6 HR, 16 RBI |
| 3. | 1B | Anthony Rizzo | .296, 6 HR, 16 RBI |
| 4. | 3B | DJ LeMahieu | .278, 4 HR, 16 RBI |
| 5. | 2B | Gleyber Torres | .256, 6 HR, 16 RBI |
| 6. | CF | Harrison Bader | .440, 2 HR, 8 RBI |
| 7. | LF | Isiah Kiner-Falefa | .197, 0 HR, 2 RBI |
| 8. | C | Kyle Higashioka | .188, 2 HR, 6 RBI |
| 9. | RF | Oswaldo Cabrera | .198, 2 HR, 10 RBI |
Betting Insights:
Athletics
- The Oakland Athletics are 5-13 (.278) on the road as an underdog in 2023
- The over hit in 14 of the Oakland Athletics’ last 19 games on the road in 2023
Yankees
- The New York Yankees are 4-1 (.800) at home as a favorite in their last five games in 2023
- The over hit in 6 of the New York Yankees last 21 games at home in 2023
