Get ready for some exciting betting action as the Oakland Athletics take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a highly anticipated game. The game is set to start at 4:10 PM EDT with a run total of 9.5. The Brewers are favored at -171 while the Athletics are the underdogs at +151. The Brewers are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +110, while the Athletics are at +1.5 at odds of -130. Let’s take a closer look at this matchup.
The Pitching Matchup
The current pitching matchup for this game is set to be Paul Blackburn versus Julio Teheran. Blackburn has been on fire this season with a 0.00 ERA and a 2-0 record. Teheran, on the other hand, has struggled this season with a 10.36 ERA and a 6.75 FIP. However, it’s worth noting that Teheran has been historically strong against the Athletics. In 7 career starts against Oakland, he has a 2.73 ERA and has held the A’s to a .209 batting average.
Yesterday’s Game
These two teams played each other just yesterday with the Athletics beating the Brewers by a score of 5-2. In that game, the Athletics were the underdogs at +213. The total for that game was set at 9.5 and stayed under by 2.5 runs.
Win and Totals Trends
Looking at the recent trends for these two teams, the A’s have won 5 of their last 10 games while the Brewers have won 6 of their last 10. In terms of totals, the A’s have gone over in 5 of their last 10 games while staying under in 4 of their last 10. On the other hand, there’s been no significant trend for the Brewers as the total has gone over in 2 of their last 10 games and stayed under in 7 of their last 10.
Prediction
We’re backing the Oakland Athletics for this game and taking them at +151 odds. We’re confident in Blackburn’s performance this season and believe that he’ll continue his dominance on the mound against the Brewers. However, we suggest that you get the Shark Book app before you place any bets. The app is a handicapper’s best friend and will help you make better-informed decisions. Good luck betting!