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2024 MLB Handicapping – Colorado Rockies vs Oakland Athletics
(16-32) Colorado Rockies vs. Oakland Athletics (20-31)
Date: Thursday, May 23rd
Time: 3:37 ET
Venue: Oakland Coliseum Oakland, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Ryan Feltner vs. Joey Estes
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rockies +106 | Athletics -125 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Rockies +1.5 | Athletics -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
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Today’s interleague matchup between the Rockies and Athletics is set to begin at 3:37 PM ET at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. The weather forecast is calling for clear skies and a temperature of 55 degrees. Joey Estes will be on the mound for the Athletics, while Ryan Feltner will be starting for the Rockies.
NSPCA will be providing TV coverage of this game. The Athletics are currently favored to win, with a money line payout of -125 compared to the Rockies’ +106. The over/under line is set at 8 runs, with the over paying out at -112 compared to the under at -108.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rockies vs. Athletics series. Colorado went into the matchup as +124 underdogs and squeaked out a 4-3 win. The Rockies had a two-run 12th inning, and the A’s could only muster one run in the bottom half of the inning.
Austin Gomber pitched well for the Rockies in this one, going eight innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but didn’t factor into the decision. Nick Mears got the win out of the bullpen, and Matt Koch got the save.
Elias Diaz had the biggest hit of the game, as he homered in the 12th inning and finished with three hits and two RBIs. Ryan McMahon and Brendan Rodgers each had two hits and drove in a run for Colorado’s offense.
Rockies Stats
The Colorado Rockies have struggled to score runs this season, averaging just 4 runs per game, which ranks 22nd in the league. Their offense has been particularly poor on the road, where they average just 3.7 runs per game. However, they have been better at home, averaging 4.3 runs per game. Their batting average of .246 is 10th in the league, but their total runs and home runs are both towards the bottom of the league. Ryan McMahon has been one of their top hitters this season, with a .306 batting average and 9 home runs. Ezequiel Tovar has also been swinging a hot bat lately, hitting .286 over his last 9 games.
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Athletics Stats
The Oakland Athletics have struggled to score runs this season, ranking 29th in the league with 3.7 runs per game. Their offense has been particularly anemic on the road, where they average just 2.9 runs per game. However, they have shown some power with 62 total home runs, which is 4th in the league. Their batting average of .219 is 23rd in the league, and they strike out a lot, ranking 28th in the league with 9 strikeouts per game. Some of their top hitters for the season include Brent Rooker, who is hitting .294 with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs, and Abraham Toro, who is hitting .286 with 5 home runs and 18 RBIs. Seth Brown, Brent Rooker, and JJ Bleday are all currently on hitting streaks.
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Right-hander Ryan Feltner gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Athletics on the road. Feltner has made nine starts this year and has a record of 1-4 with a 5.69 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Feltner has a WHIP of 1.49 and has issued just 2.57 walks per nine innings compared to 7.71 strikeouts. Feltner has turned in three quality starts this year, and opponents are batting .286 off him this season. In his last outing, he gave up five earned runs in four innings of work, taking the loss. He has lost each of his last three starts.
Joey Estes will be making his first home start of the season for the Athletics, as he is set to take on the Rockies. Estes started the year with a win over the Mariners, but in his last outing, he took the loss to the Astros. In that game, he went 3 2/3 innings, giving up 8 runs on 8 hits.
Colorado Rockies vs. Oakland Athletics MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Rockies head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Rockies they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Athletics are 1-9 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Athletics have a 2-8 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Rockies are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Athletics have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 0-3 in their last three games.
Colorado Rockies vs. Oakland Athletics 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for today’s Rockies vs. Athletics matchup is to take the Athletics on the money line at -125. We actually have the Athletics winning this one by a score of 6-5, so there is some value in taking them on the money line and not on the run line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Joey Estes finishing with five strikeouts, which is good for third-worst among all starters today. As for Ryan Feltner, he is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which is fourth-worst.
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