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2022 MLB Handicapping
(48-63-0) Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics (41-70-0)
Date: Wednesday August 10th
Time: 03:37 ETPM ET
Venue: T-Mobile Park Oakland
Projected Pitchers: Patrick Sandoval vs. Paul Blackburn
MLB Moneyline Odds: Angels 105 Athletics -125
MLB run line Betting Odds: Angels +1.5, Athletics -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
Los Angeles Angels
Heading into the game, the Los Angeles Angels have an overall record of 48-63-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 24-31. In the AL West division, Los Angeles currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 52-59-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 64.0% of their games. The Angels’ over-under record is 47-56-8.
For Los Angeles, Patrick Sandoval gets the start with an overall record of 3-7. This includes a strong ERA of 3.22. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.28 innings per outing, as well as 9.66 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.26 per 9. In total, Sandoval has given up 4 home runs.
So far, the Angels bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.96.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Los Angeles Angels, as they are averaging just 3.87 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -32.0. The Angels head into the game ranked just 26th in team batting average. Los Angeles combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.225. Placing them 27th. With runners on base, the Angels are averaging just 0.73 stolen bases per game.
Los Angeles has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.63 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.73 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Oakland Athletics have an overall record of 41-70-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 17-37. In the AL West division, Oakland currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 55-56-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 16.0% of their games. The Athleticss’ over-under record is 45-59-7.
For Oakland, Paul Blackburn gets the start with an overall record of 7-6. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.28. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.29 innings per outing. as well as 7.19 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.43 per 9. In total, Blackburn has given up 15 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Athletics have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.1.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Oakland Athletics, as they are averaging just 3.38 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -122.0. The Athletics head into the game ranked just 30th in team batting average. Oakland’s batting average on balls in play of 0.254 is ranked average. On the base paths, the Athletics have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 5th in the MLB in steals.
Oakland has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.63 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.9 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- LA Angels is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
- LA Angels is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 6 games when playing LA Angels
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland’s last 8 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, Angels pitcher Patrick Sandoval holds the edge in ERA, but Paul Blackburn has the lower WHIP at 1.26. I expect a strong performance from Patrick Sandoval, as the Athletics offense is ranked just 30th. Paul Blackburn has an excellent matchup against an Angels offense ranked just 26th.
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