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2022 MLB Handicapping
(16-24-0) Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels (24-16-0)
Date: Friday, May 20th
Time: 09:38 ETPM ET
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim Los Angeles
Projected Pitchers: Paul Blackburn vs. Chase Silseth
MLB Moneyline Odds: Athletics 139 Angels -165
MLB run line Betting Odds: Athletics +1.5, Angels -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Oakland Athletics
Heading into the game, the Oakland Athletics have an overall record of 16-24-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 10-9. In the AL West division, Oakland currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 20-20-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 23.0% of their games. The Athletics’ over-under record is 14-21-5.
For Oakland, Paul Blackburn gets the start with an overall record of 4-0. This includes a strong ERA of 1.67. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.31 innings per outing, as well as 6.93 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.19 per 9. In total, Blackburn has given up 1 home run.
During the season, the Athletics bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERAs in the MLB at 3.4.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Oakland Athletics, as they are averaging just 3.30 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -28.0. The Athletics head into the game ranked just 30th in team batting average. Oakland combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.209. Placing them 27th. On the base paths, the Athletics have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 6th in the MLB in steals.
Oakland has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.7 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.95 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Los Angeles Angels have an overall record of 24-16-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 12-7. In the AL West division, Los Angeles currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 20-20-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 82.0% of their games. The Angelss’ over-under record is 19-18-3.
For Los Angeles, Chase Silseth gets the start with an overall record of 1-0. So far, he is lasting an average of 6.0 innings per outing. as well as 6.0 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.0 per 9. In total, Silseth has yet to give up a run.
During the season, the Angels bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.72.
During the season, the Los Angeles Angels have performed well on offense, averaging 4.90 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 48.0. The Angels come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.247. On their balls in play, Los Angeles has the 5th ranked BABIP of 0.288. On the base paths, the Angels have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 9th in the MLB in steals.
Los Angeles has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.58 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.88 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Oakland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
- LA Angels is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
- LA Angels is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Los Angeles Angels. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Chase Silseth has a better WHIP of 0.5 compared to Paul Blackburn at 0.9. Blackburn will be facing an Angels offense ranked 7th in batting average. Chase Silseth has an excellent matchup against Athletics offense ranked just 0.205.
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