The Yankees vs. Athletics odds accurately reflect the current situation for both teams: The Yankees are the better baseball team on the way to the postseason, while the Athletics sit at the bottom of the MLB standings, ranked 29th overall in MLB.
MLB Ranking
The Yankees and Athletics open a four-game series Thursday in Oakland. The first pitch from the Oakland Coliseum is scheduled for 9:40 P.M. EDT.
The New York Yankees were once the best team in baseball, sitting atop the MLB Standings. The Yankees haven’t looked the same since the all-star break.
With the 2022 MLB season moving toward its conclusion, the Yankees are under pressure to perform better before starting their pursuit of a World Series appearance.
Leading American League East Division
The New York Yankees lead the American League East division with a record of 76-48. The Yankees are 4-6 in their last ten games, including winning their last three games in a row, averaging 2.5 runs per game.
This recent drop in offensive performance has lowered the Yankees’ 2022 average runs per game down to 5.01. The Oakland Athletics 2022 season was never going to be competitive.
American League West Division
The Athletics have been dismantling a competitive core over the last calendar year, firmly focusing on the future. Oakland is last in the American League West division, with a 46-79 record.
In their last ten games, the Oakland Athletics have a 5-5 record, averaging 3.3 runs per game. This run of .500 play has raised Oakland’s average runs per game up to 3.36.
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics Odds
As of publication, the Yankees vs. Athletics odds have the Yankees as the betting favorite across all lines at online sportsbooks.
Moneyline:
As of publication, the New York Yankees are the rightful betting favorite on the moneyline, listed between -200 and -227. The Oakland Athletics are the betting underdog on the moneyline, listed between +170 and +190.
Total:
The total runs for Thursday’s Yankees vs. Athletics game is set at 7.5. The over is the favorite listed between -114 and -120, while the under is listed between -105 to -110.
Point spread:
The point spread for most MLB matchups is set to 1.5, and the Yankees vs. Athletics odds are no exception.
MLB betting has the Yankees (-1.5) as the point spread favorite listed with odds between -120 and -135. The Athletics (+1.5) are the underdog listed with odds between +100 to +110.
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics Betting Preview
Yankees
The New York Yankees have right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon scheduled to start Thursday’s game.
In the 2022 season, Taillon has a record of 11-4 in 24 appearances, pitching to a 4.00 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP.
The Yankees have won two of Taillon’s last five starts, including wins over the Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals. Taillon has given up at least 3 earned runs per game in his previous four starts.
In his most recent outing, the New York Yankees lost 4-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays on August 19th. Taillon pitched five complete innings, giving up six hits, three earned runs, and one home run while striking out 5.
Athletics
The Oakland Athletics have right-handed pitcher James Kaprielian scheduled to start against the Yankees on Thursday’s MLB Schedule. Kaprielian has a 3-7 record in 20 appearances, pitching to a 4.29 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP.
The Oakland Athletics have won three of Kaprielian’s last five starts, including wins over the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, and the Seattle Mariners.
In his most recent outing against the Seattle Mariners, Kaprielian pitched five complete innings, giving up three hits, two earned runs, and four walks while striking out three hitters. The Athletics defeated the Mariners 4-3 in ten innings.
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions
The Yankees are the better baseball team and have won their last three games by a 4-2 score. The New York Yankees should be and are the rightful betting favorite on MLB betting lines on every online sportsbook.
The New York Yankees might not be ranked atop the MLB standings right now, but they rank atop our free MLB picks.
The Yankees vs. Athletics odds might not provide the best value for your MLB betting, but the Yankees should be your pick on the moneyline MLB odds at -220 to -227. Consider these odds when making MLB picks today.
Who to Bet On?
The Yankees will likely win this game and cover the point spread. The Yankees have won their last three games by two runs, and we expect this trend to continue on Thursday night.
We’re picking the Yankees (-1.5) to cover the spread and beat the Yankees. Take the Yankees (-1.5) on the point spread at -120 to -135.
MLB Pick: Yankees -1.5 (-130)
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