There will be a lot of people on the Oakland A’s roster who are seeking to atone for some difficult performances to start the season. The Athletics have stumbled out of the gates and will want to improve their 3-10 record quickly. But Mets vs Athletics odds show a series against New York may not be the spot that turnaround comes in.
The New York Mets record isn’t quite where they want it at yet, either. However, New York has the backing of a large payroll and could possibly add later in the season at the deadline to help make the Mets competitive. What New York could use is more punch from its offense if the Mets are going to make a second straight run at the playoffs.
This will be an interesting game to make MLB picks on.
New York Mets vs. Oakland Athletics Odds
The Mets will likely look down at the MLB standings when everything is said and done.
Moneyline: New York is a -190 road favorite. Oakland is +160 on the moneyline.
Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 8.0 runs.
New York Mets vs. Oakland Athletics Information
New York Mets vs Oakland Athletics
Location of the Game: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA.
Date and Time: Friday, April 14, 2023, 9:40 pm ET.
How to Watch: MLB.tv
New York Mets vs. Oakland Athletics Betting Preview
New York Mets
People looking at Mets vs Athletics odds will see New York’s bats have been cool to start the season. New York is 24th in MLB by scoring 3.92 runs per game. The Mets are only hitting .218 as a team and have hit 12 home runs.
MLB player stats show that Pete Alonso has a team-high six home runs and 12 RBIs. No other Mets player besides Francisco Lindor, who has driven in eight runs, has more than five runs. New York will send Kodai Senga to the mound. Senga has had a solid start to the season, producing a 2-0 record and a 1.59 ERA.
Both of Senga’s starts have come against the Marlins, where he has struck out 14 batters in 11.1 innings pitched. Senga has struggled with command, issuing three walks in each start against Miami.
New York doesn’t have too many players on the MLB injury report. Catcher Omar Narvaez is on the 10-day injured list.
Oakland Athletics
The MLB schedule hasn’t been kind to Oakland. The A’s likely anticipated this would be a difficult season. However, Oakland would like to see some results go the other way. What would help is if the A’s could get a better effort from starting pitchers like James Kaprielian.
MLB player stats show that Karpielian, who will start against the Mets, didn’t fair so well against the Guardians and Rays, who are both playoff hopefuls in the American League.
Kaprielian has allowed 12 runs in 9.2 innings of work and has been tagged for four home runs.
Oakland’s offense doesn’t have the punch to support too many poor starts from the pitching staff. People looking at Mets vs Athletics odds will see Oakland is 27th in the league in scoring, only putting up 3.67 runs per game.
When it comes to Oakland Athletics players, left fielder Brent Rooker has stood out on offense. Rooker leads the team with three home runs and nine RBIs.
New York Mets vs. Oakland Athletics Betting Picks
There are few MLB teams that have the struggles Oakland does. The A’s struggles aren’t limited to what is happening on the field. With rumors of the team moving surging again, the fanbase has found it hard to get behind the team. The A’s haven’t hit well this season.
Kaprielian will pitch better, but Oakland still won’t find a way to score enough, and that will keep the total under.
This is one of the MLB games where one team is clearly better than the other. The Mets will want to try and take advantage of playing a series against one of the league’s worst teams.
- New York will find a way to figure out how to grab a victory.
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