The Los Angeles Angels (41-57) and Oakland Athletics (39-61) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Athletics lead 5-3
The Angels won the 1st 3 games of the season series in a sweep at the Big A June 24-26, but the Athletics have won 5 in a row, including a 3-game series sweep from July 2-4, and 2 victories after emerging from the All-Star break.
Oakland has piled up the offense in the 1st 2 games of this series, outscoring the Angels 21-5 as favorites in both outings. The Over (9) has cashed in both games, too.
Los Angeles has scored 3 or fewer runs in 4 games in a row, and 5 of the past 6 outings, while totaling just 39 runs in the past 14 games, or 2.8 runs per game (RPG). The Over is 6-2-1 in the past 9 outings, as the pitching staff has coughed up 56 runs in the span, or 6.2 RPG.
The A’s have won 3 in a row, scoring 39 runs in the win streak, good for an average of 13.0 RPG. It’s no surprise the Over is on a 4-0 run, the 2nd-highest of the season. Oakland hit the Over in 7 straight from May 7-13.
Angels at Athletics projected starters
RHP Carson Fulmer vs. RHP Joey Estes
Fulmer (0-2, 3.45 ERA) makes his 2nd start and 26th appearance. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 47 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 3-2 home win vs. Seattle Mariners last Sunday
- 2024 road splits: 0-2, 5.06 ERA (21 1/3 IP, 12 ER), 1.83 WHIP, .265 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 17 BB, 21 K in 12 relief appearances
- 2024 vs. Athletics: 2 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 5-0 road loss July 3 in relief appearance
- Career vs. Athletics: 1-0, 4.50 ERA (8 IP, 4 ER), 6.8 K/9 in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance
Estes (4-4, 5.29 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 63 IP.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER (3 R), 4 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 5 K in 18-3 road win vs. Philadelphia Phillies last Sunday
- 2024 home splits: 2-0, 1.91 ERA (28 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 0.71 WHIP, .182 OBA, 2 BB, 16 K in 4 starts (1 CG)
- Career/2024 vs. Angels: 1-1, 1.23 ERA (14 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 0.75 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 2 starts (1 CG)
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Angels at Athletics odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:12 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Angels +118 (bet $100 to win $118) | Athletics -138 (bet $138 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-172) | Athletics -1.5 (+142)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -124 | U: +102)
Angels at Athletics picks and predictions
Prediction
Athletics 5, Angels 3
Moneyline
The ATHLETICS (-138) are a solid play as a moderate favorite, as Oakland looks to complete the 3-game sweep.
The Angels (+118) turn to Fulmer, hoping he can tap into the success he had last time out. However, Los Angeles will have to solve Estes, who has been money at home.
Run line/Against the spread
The ATHLETICS -1.5 (+142) are worth a roll of the dice if you’re a little more on the adventurous side.
It sounds crazy to back the last-place A’s, but Estes has a sub-2.00 ERA at home, and Oakland’s offense has been piling up the runs in the past 3 games.
Oakland was brutal to start the season, but it has looked like a powerhouse lately.
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Over/Under
UNDER 8.5 (+102) is the lean with Fulmer and Estes likely to put up some donuts.
We’ll be going against the grain a little, as Oakland has not only hit the Over in 4 in a row, but it has scored 5 or more runs in 5 straight Games, and in 7 of the past 8 contests.
For the Angels, the total has gone high in 4 of the past 6 Games, allowing 5 or more runs in each of the Games the Over has cashed. Be careful, and play a half-unit at most.
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