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Oakland A's at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions
By Jess Root,
17 days ago
The Oakland A’s (30-55) and Arizona Diamondbacks (40-43) close out a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Chase Field is at 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Diamondbacksodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The A’s snapped a 5-game losing streak by winning Friday’s series opener 9-4 but were shut out 3-0 Saturday with the Under (8.5) cashing in. They are 4-16 in their last 20 games.
The Diamondbacks snapped a 3-game losing streak Saturday with RHP Zac Gallen returning from the IL. The right-hander allowed just 1 hit and 1 walk with 7 K’s in 6 shutout innings.
A’s at Diamondbacks projected starters
RHP Luis Medina vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt
Medina (1-3, 5.63 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 24 innings.
Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 5-1 road defeat to Los Angeles Angels Monday
Allowed 4+ runs in 3 of 5 starts
Never faced Diamondbacks before
Pfaadt (3-6, 4.45 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 97 innings.
Last start: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 5-4 home win over Minnesota Twins Tuesday
Is 1-2 with 5.10 ERA in 5 June starts
Never faced A’s before
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Moneyline (ML): A’s +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Diamondbacks -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-120) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
A’s at Diamondbacks picks and predictions
Prediction
Diamondbacks 7, A’s 2
The A’s have only won 2 road series all season, the last being when they took 2 of 3 games at the Baltimore Orioles April 26-28. They are 12-32 overall on the road this season. Friday’s series-opening win is their only victory in their last 13 road games.
The Diamondbacks (-200) are 4-2 in their last 6 series finales. They are 21-21 at home this season. They have scored 5 or more runs in 3 of Pfaadt’s 5 June starts.
But betting them on the moneyline at -200 isn’t a good play, having to wager twice what you can win. Get better value with the run line.
PASS.
Eight of Arizona’s last 10 wins have been by 2 or more runs.
Oakland’s last 6 losses have been by multiple runs. The A’s have been held to 2 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 7 losses, while the Diamondbacks have scored 5 or more runs in 9 of their last 10 wins.
BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+100).
Five of Oakland’s last 7 losses have not reached 9 total runs.
There have been at least 9 total runs scored in 4 of Pfaadt’s 5 June starts. Six of Arizona’s last 8 games have had at least 9 total runs.
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