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2024 MLB Handicapping – New York Yankees vs Oakland Athletics
(90-64) New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics (67-87)
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Time: 9:07 ET
Venue: Oakland Coliseum Oakland, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Carlos Rodón vs. JP Sears
MLB Moneyline Odds: Yankees -178 | Athletics +151 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Yankees -1.5 | Athletics +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
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Yankees vs. Athletics Gameday
It’s a beautiful night for baseball in Oakland, with clear skies and a temperature of 76 degrees. First pitch is set for 9:07 PM ET at the Oakland Coliseum, with the game being broadcast on YES. The Yankees are the favorites in this one, with a money line of -178 compared to the Athletics’ +151.
Carlos Rodón will get the start for the Yankees, while JP Sears will take the mound for the Athletics. The over/under line is set at 8 runs, with the over paying out at -106 compared to the under at -115.
New York rallied for three runs in the 10th inning in the most recent game of this Yankees vs. Athletics series. The Yankees scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up three in the top of the 10th, picking up a 4-2 win. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -189 on the money line.
Gerrit Cole started for the Yankees and picked up the win, going nine innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued one walk. As for the Athletics, J.T. Ginn got the start and took the loss, giving up one earned run in five innings of work.
Anthony Volpe was the difference for the Yankees, as he homered twice, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. Luke Weaver got the save for New York out of the bullpen. T.J. McFarland took the loss for Oakland.
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With an overall record of 90-64, the Yankees lead the Orioles by four games for the AL East lead. The Yankees will be on the road today, taking on the Athletics. So far, they have gone just 25-24 in AL East matchups. New York has won four straight games as the favorite, and they are 72-56 when favored this year.
At home, the Yankees are 42-33 this year, and they have been really good on the road at 48-31. New York is 7-3 across their last 10 games overall, and they took the series opener vs. the Athletics. This year, their series record is 29-16-4 and have won four straight series.
The Yankees are on the road against the Athletics today. The over/under line is set at 8 runs, which is lower than their season average of 9.1 runs per game. The Yankees have gone over the total in 80 of their 149 games this season, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 10-16-2. The under has hit in their last three games.
Yankees Gambling
When betting the run line on the Yankees, it’s been a profitable endeavor, as they are 80-74 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 47-32. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 22-4 as an underdog.
Yankees Stats
The New York Yankees have been a strong offensive team this season, ranking 3rd in runs per game with an average of 5. They have been particularly potent on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per game away from home. Their home run total of 223 is 2nd in the league, and their walk rate is the best in the league. Aaron Judge has been the standout performer for the Yankees this season, leading the team in batting average and on-base percentage.
Juan Soto has also been a key contributor, ranking 2nd in batting average and on-base percentage for the team. In terms of recent performances, Aaron Judge has been solid over his last 10 games, hitting .273 with 2 home runs and 10 RBIs. Gleyber Torres and Juan Soto have also been consistent contributors. Anthony Rizzo is currently on a 3-game hitting streak, while DJ LeMahieu has a 5-game hitting streak.
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The Athletics are 67-87 overall, putting them 4th in the AL West, 17 games behind the Astros for the division lead. So far, they have gone 21-25 against other teams in the AL West. Oakland is on a three-game losing streak at home, and they are 36-40 at home this year.
As for their record on the road, they are 31-47 this season. This year, the Athletics have really struggled as the underdog, going 55-80. As for their record in games where they were favored, they are 12-7. Oakland’s overall series record is 19-25-5, and they are 0-1 in this series vs. the Yankees.
Today’s game between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees has an over/under line of 8 runs. The combined run average for Athletics games this season is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 72-80. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, the Athletics have a record of 19-18-1. This season, 48.1% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.
Athletics Gambling
When it comes to betting the run line, the Oakland Athletics have been a solid choice this season. They are 84-70 on the run line overall, including a 41-35 mark at home and a 43-35 record on the road. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 77-58 on the run line in those games. Their average run margin is -0.7 runs per game, but they have been outscored by just 0.5 runs per game at home.
Athletics Stats
The Oakland Athletics have struggled to score runs this season, averaging just 4.0 runs per game on the road and 4.1 runs per game at home, both ranking in the bottom third of the league. Their batting average of .234 is below average, and they rank 27th in strikeouts per game. However, they do have some power in their lineup, as their total of 193 home runs is 7th in the league.
Brent Rooker has been their top hitter this season, leading the team in batting average, on-base percentage, home runs, and RBIs. He has been hot at the plate over his last 10 games, hitting .333 with 3 home runs and 11 RBIs. Shea Langeliers has also been swinging a hot bat, as he is currently on a 3-game hitting streak.
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Yankees Athletics Pitching
Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Athletics on the road. He has made 30 starts this season and has a record of 15-9 with an ERA of 4.12. Rodón’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.22. In his 30 appearances, he has turned in 15 quality starts and is averaging 10.23 strikeouts per nine innings.
Looking back at his last outing, Rodón picked up the win, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without giving up a homer, but he has allowed at least one homer in six of his last nine outings.
Left-hander JP Sears gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Yankees at home. Sears has made 30 starts this season and has a record of 11-11 with a 4.24 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Sears has a WHIP of 1.20 and has issued just 2.33 walks per nine innings compared to 6.74 strikeouts.
One area of concern for Sears is that he has allowed 24 home runs this season. In his last outing, Sears gave up four earned runs in six innings of work, taking the loss to the White Sox. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without giving up a homer.
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Yankees head into the game having gone 6-4 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Yankees they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Athletics are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Athletics have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Yankees are 3-0 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 2-1 in their last three games.
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
With the Athletics at +151 on the money line, we see this as a great value pick. Our predicted final score is 7-3 in favor of the Athletics, giving us a lot of value with the Athletics on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Carlos Rodón finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the highest projection among all starters. As for JP Sears, we have him finishing with four strikeouts, which ranks him as the sixth lowest among starters.
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