It’s a battle between two iconic teams as the Oakland Athletics (+164) take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-185) at 7:05 PM EDT today. The run total is set at a respectable 8.5, leaving plenty of room for some action-packed innings. The Pirates are -1.5 on the run line at odds of -100, while the Athletics are +1.5 at odds of -120, so expect some nail-biting moments as both teams come out swinging!
JP Sears will be taking to the mound for the Athletics, while Johan Oviedo will be leading the Pirate’s charge. With two talented pitchers at the helm, will the score remain stingy throughout the game, or will big hitters from each team light up the scoreboard? It’s anyone’s guess, but with Shark Book’s help, we have our money on the Pirates.
The Athletics come into this game with a sense of urgency, as they lost their last game to the Marlins in a close 7-5 affair. The question on everyone’s mind is, will they be ready to give it their all on short rest? The Pirates, on the other hand, are coming off a win against the Cardinals, with a final score of 2-1. However, a game the day before might leave them a little tired on game day. Will they be able to push through the fatigue and come out on top?
The last time these two teams met was on May 5, 2019, and the Pirates came out victorious, beating the Athletics 5-3 as underdogs with odds of +103. Interestingly, the total (8.0) was a push. Will history repeat itself, or will the A’s get their redemption?
Winning and Totals Trends
The Athletics have been struggling with their performance lately, winning only two of their last ten games. In comparison, the Pirates have won six of their last ten games, giving them a slight edge in terms of recent performance. When it comes to totals, the A’s have gone over in four out of their last ten games, whereas the Pirates have split it down the middle, going over in five out of their last ten games, and staying under in the other five.
However, Shark Book player DaveGoldfish226, has been on an impressive winning streak, and we are following his hot streak by taking Pittsburgh Pirates (-185) as our top pick for this game! But don’t take our word for it, download Shark Book for free by clicking here, and see for yourself why it’s the handicapper’s best friend. With real-time odds, expert sports betting tips and predictions, and more, Shark Book has everything you need to get the most out of your betting experience!