Yankees vs Athletics Prediction: A’s Aim to Upset Yanks
Get our Yankees vs Athletics prediction to see who emerges victorious in this David vs. Goliath matchup. A’s look to topple the Bronx Bombers! The Oakland Athletics (8-14) travel to New York to face the red-hot New York Yankees (15-7) for a 1:05 PM ET first pitch at Yankee Stadium. Despite being underdogs (+204), can the Athletics surprise Carlos Rodón and the favored Yankees (-248)?
Athletics vs Yankees Prediction Odds
| BET | Oakland Athletics (OAK) | New York Yankees (NYY) |
|---|---|---|
| Money line | +204 | -248 |
| Run Line | +1.5 | -1.5 |
| Total | 8 | |
Athletics vs Yankees Betting Prediction
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are going through a bit of a rough patch, with an 8-14 record and fourth place in the AL West. Despite being 6-14 as underdogs this season, Oakland showed some fight in their last series against the Guardians. They came out strong and led for a while, but ultimately lost 6-2. Ross Stripling gave it his all on the mound, but unfortunately, he couldn’t quite get the job done. He surrendered three runs over five innings, taking the loss. Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof both had some great at-bats, with Rooker’s solo home run and Gelof’s two hits.
As they continue their road trip, where they’ve posted a slightly better record of 4-5 compared to their home woes, the Athletics will start JP Sears against the Yankees. Hopefully, he can help them improve their road run line record of 5-4! Oakland’s scoring troubles are pretty obvious, with an average of just 2.9 runs per game. That puts them near the bottom of the MLB team stats, and their team batting average of .207 is pretty low, too.
Their MLB betting lines reflect their struggles, but they do have a slight edge in power hitting, with 22 homers this season. Esteury Ruiz and Tyler Nevin are among the few showing signs of life at the plate. The over/under for today’s game against the Yankees is set at 8 runs, which is pretty much in line with the Athletics’ season trend, where their games average 7.4 runs. With 11-10 on the O/U and a challenging season ongoing, Oakland’s matchup in New York is really important for turning the tide. It’s a great opportunity for them to show what they’re made of in the broader context of MLB schedules and predictions.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are currently leading the AL East at 15-7, doing a great job. They’ve got a slight edge with a 5-4 divisional record, which is the same as the Orioles. After winning a series against the Rays with a 5-4 victory and improving their home record to 6-3, they’re ready to keep the good times rolling in today’s game. The Yankees have shown their strength in both the favorite and underdog roles. They’re 9-5 as favorites and 6-2 as underdogs. With Carlos Rodón scheduled to start, the Yankees are set to capitalize on their home-field advantage. They’ve got a solid .333 OBP and Juan Soto’s impressive .337 average to back them up.
In their recent MLB matchup, Luis Gil really shone, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Rays. He helped the Yankees to a fantastic 6-1 series record this year! Alex Verdugo was on fire at the plate, hitting 3/4 with crucial RBIs. He showed off New York’s offensive capabilities. With an average of 8.1 runs per game. The Yankees have a mixed run line record of 11-11, which shows that they’re not always on top form, but their strategy and roster depth might just be enough to give them the edge in this home fixture, which is really important for them as they fight it out in the tight AL East race.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 8 -115
- ML: Yankees -248
- ATS: Athletics +1.5
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Game Information
- Game: Oakland Athletics vs. New York Yankees
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, New York
- Date: April 22 | 1:05 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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