The Golden State will host an intraleague battle Tuesday as the Oakland Athletics (28-74) and the San Francisco Giants (54-47) square off in the first of a two-game set. Read ahead to get the details on the Athletics vs Giants odds as well as a prediction for this matchup.
If the MLB schedule ended today, the Giants would sit tied for the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League. The Athletics, on the other hand, have the worst record in baseball.
Oakland Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants Odds
When making your MLB picks for this game, it is important to analyze the Athletics vs Giants odds.
Moneyline: The Giants come into this one as the favorites playing at home. They are -260 to win. The Athletics are +210 on the moneyline.
Spread: The spread for this one features the Athletics +1.5, with odds of +105. The Giants are -1.5, with odds of -125.
Over/Under: The over/under for total runs sits at 8.5. The over has odds of +100, while the under 8.5 runs is -120.
Oakland Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants Information
Oakland Athletics vs San Francisco Giants
Location of the game: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA.
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 25. 9:45 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV
Oakland Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Preview
Glancing at the MLB schedule, the Athletics have the worst record in baseball at 28-74. On the road, they are 13-35, and they are just 3-7 in their last 10 MLB games.
In regards to the MLB standings, the Athletics sit dead last in the AL West, 31.5 games behind the top-ranked Texas Rangers.
The MLB injury report shows that the A’s will be without outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand), catcher Manny Pina (wrist), and first baseman Ryan Noda (jaw) for this one as they all sit on the injured list.
Offensively, the Athletics rank last out of all MLB teams in scoring, averaging just 3.57 runs per game.
Of all the Oakland Athletics players, Brent Rooker is doing the best at the plate. In 276 at bats, he leads the team with 16 home runs and 44 runs batted in.
Giants Refuse to Back Down!
Looking at the Giants, they have gone 4-6 in their last 10 MLB games. Playing at Oracle Park, San Francisco is 26-22 this season.
The San Francisco Giants standings show them tied for second in the NL West, 4.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The MLB injury report shows San Francisco without some key players like shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) and outfielder Mitch Haniger (forearm).
Out of all MLB teams, the Giants rank 13th in scoring, averaging 4.56 runs per game. Outfielder Michael Conforto leads the team with 13 home runs and 51 runs batted in.
Starting Pitchers
It is always imperative to take a look at the day’s starters before making your MLB picks.
A’s Turn To Waldichuk To Try To Take Opener
As the Oakland Athletics look to take the first game of the series, they will turn to 25-year-old southpaw Ken Waldichuck. Looking at his MLB player stats, he is 2-6 in 23 games with a 6.75 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, and he has 78 strikeouts in 80 innings.
In his last three appearances, Waldichuck has given up eight earned runs over 9.1 innings of work.
Cobb Tries To Take Advantage Of Home Field
San Francisco will counter on the mound with 35-year-old veteran Alex Cobb. In 18 games, he is 6-3 with a 3.15 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and he has 91 strikeouts in 100 innings.
Cobb will try to take advantage of pitching at Oracle Park, where he has been much better this season. In seven MLB games at home, he is 4-1 with a 1.24 ERA (2-2 with a 4.63 ERA on the road).
Oakland Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants Picks and Predictions
When analyzing the Athletics vs Giants odds, there is a lot to take into account, but this one will likely come down to the pitching.
Alex Cobb has been pretty dominant while pitching at home and going against the worst offense in the league should only add to that. On the flip side, Ken Waldichuk has been shaky at best.
- With the advantage both at the plate and on the mound, take the Giants to win this one with relative ease. For that reason, take them at -1.5 on the spread (-125).
While the Giants might be able to put up several runs, the Athletics likely won’t, keeping the total under the 8.5 runs. Take the under 8.5 (-120).
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