On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, the Oakland Athletics travel to Los Angeles to open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels.
Both the Athletics and the Angels are among the MLB teams that have their sights set on finishing the 2022 regular season with positive momentum for next season.
We’re going to analyze the stats and betting trends to help you find the most likely successful pick from the Athletics vs. Angels odds for Tuesday. The first pitch from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, is set for 9:38 P.M. EDT.
Teams’ Previous Matchup Performance
Both American League West division rivals lost their most recent games. The Oakland Athletics lost their most recent outing against the Chicago White Sox 4-1, while the Los Angeles Angels lost their last game to 5-2 to the Texas Rangers.
Athletics vs. Angels Betting Analysis
Athletics Analysis
The Oakland Athletics enter this three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels Overall, Oakland has a record of 39-65 (.375 winning percentage), ranking the Athletics last in the American League West division and second last in MLB overall.
However, and notably for your free MLB picks, over their last ten games, the Athletics are 7-3, averaging 4.7 runs per game for and run per game against during this stretch. This brings their current season scoring average up to 3.41 runs per game.
Athletics Starting Pitcher for Today
Left-handed pitcher Cole Irvin is scheduled to start Tuesday’s game for the Athletics. Irvin has a record of 6-7 in 15 appearances in 2022, with a 3.05 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP.
Oakland has rewarded Irwin’s excellent WHIP and overall stellar pitching, winning four of his last five starts, all of which have come against teams in or fighting for playoff positions. Irvin averaged 6.8 innings pitched, 3.8 hits, and 1.4 earned runs against in his last five starts.
Angels Analysis
The Los Angeles Angels enter Tuesday’s game with a record of 34-59 (.422 winning percentage), ranking the Padres fourth in the American League West division.
In their last ten games, the Los Angeles Angels have a record of 4-6, averaging 3.5 runs per game for and 4.4 runs per game against. The Angels’ recent run of form is below their normal regular season offensive output average of 3.9 runs per game.
Angels Starting Pitcher for Today
The Angels have right-handed pitcher Noah Syndergaard scheduled to start Monday’s game against the Athletics at Angel Stadium. Syndergaard is 5-8 in 15 appearances in 2022, with a 3.83 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP.
In his last five starts, Syndergaard has not been in good form: the Angels have gone 1-4, while Syndergaard pitched an average of 5.6 innings, averaging 5.6 hits and 2.8 earned runs across these starts.
MLB Updated Injury
Notably, the Angels will be without perennial All-Star and three-time MVP Mike Trout for the series against the Athletics with a back injury.
Los Angeles has also declared that Shohei Ohtani will not be traded before the trade deadline, making Ohtani likely to be in the starting lineup.
MLB Trade Deadline
As of publication, the MLB Trade deadline has not passed, so there is no way to project any further changes to an Oakland roster that has been dismantled in the last calendar year.
The most recent departures from Oakland were Freddie Montas and Lou Trivino, who were traded to the New York Yankees ahead of the 2022 trade deadline.
Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
Entering this three-game series, the Los Angeles Angels are listed as the favorite. Yet, the pitching advantage in Tuesday’s matchup statistically favors Cole Irvin and the Oakland Athletics.
So too does their recent run of form. Of their last seven wins, six of Oakland’s wins have come against the Houston Astros, Chicago White Sox, and Texas Rangers.
The Angels have struggled in their last ten games, earning two of their four wins against the lowly Kansas City Royals.
Los Angeles struggled against the Texas Rangers and The Atlanta Braves, both battling for post-season opportunities.
Across this 10-game stretch and regardless of the opponent, the Angels haven’t been playing in close baseball games, having only two games.
MLB Odds for Today
The MLB odds are slightly shifting toward the Los Angeles Angels on the moneyline. The Angels remain the favorite on the moneyline, with their odds fluctuating a few points.
The over/under is currently set at 7.5, with more increased action moving betting lines toward the under. However, a few hours before publication, the over under was increased from 7 to 7.5, which led to an increase in movement on the under.
Los Angeles’ run line odds have remained consistent, setting the Angels as the favorite on the run line. Oakland is listed as the underdog, with odds shrinking as we get closer to the first pitch.
Athletics vs. Angels Betting Prediction
When you consider recent form, injuries, and intangibles, all signs point to picking the Oakland Athletics, despite being listed as the betting underdog across the board.
We are following recent momentum and form rather than looking at the season in aggregate. Oakland has been playing excellent baseball in recent games, and you can expect that form to continue against the Los Angeles Angels.
Regardless if you choose the Athletics to cover the spread or win on the moneyline, Oakland should be your pick in this series opener against the Angels. Our pick is the Oakland Athletics to win outright on the moneyline (+104).
MLB Pick: Athletics (+104)
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