Oakland Athletics vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 6/30/24
Brandon Pfaadt and the Diamondbacks are the heavy favorite on the money line today, as their odds are sitting at -194 compared to the Athletics, who are +164. This interleague matchup is set for 4:10 PM ET from Chase Field in Phoenix. Luis Medina is starting for the Athletics, and they are 5th in the AL West, with an overall record of 30-55. The Diamondbacks are 3rd in the NL West, with a record of 40-43.
NSPCA will be televising Sunday’s Athletics vs. Diamondbacks game. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the Athletics are 1.5 run line underdogs, with the payout sitting at +108. Arizona is starting Brandon Pfaadt.
OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oakland Athletics Moneyline +164
This game will be played at Chase Field at 4:10 ET on Sunday, June 30th.
HOW TO BET THE ATHLETICS VS DIAMONDBACKS:
- We have the Athletics winning by a score of 5 to 4
- If you’re looking for a run line pick, we also like the Athletics to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over
It was all Arizona in the last game of this series, as the Diamondbacks took down the Athletics by a score of 3-0. The D-backs offense only had three more hits than the A’s and struck out 10 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -196 on the money line.
This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks and Hogan Harris for the A’s. Gallen went six innings and didn’t give up a run, picking up a win in the game. On the other side, Harris was tagged for three runs in just 3 1/3 innings of work and took the loss.
Arizona’s two and three hitters, Ketel Marte and Christian Walker, each had two RBIs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. scored the D-backs’ other run and went 2/5 at the plate.
Athletics Records & Stats
With an overall record of 30-55, the Athletics are 5th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 17 games. So far, they have really struggled against other AL West teams, going 6-17 this year. The Athletics will be on the road today, where they are just 12-32 this year compared to an 18-23 mark at home.
As the underdog, the Athletics are 24-53 this year and 6-2 when favored. Oakland’s overall series record is 8-17-1, and they have dropped two straight series. Looking at their overall form, the Athletics are just 3-7 over their last ten games.
When betting the run line with the Athletics, it is important to note that they have a losing run line record overall at 41-44. However, they have been a more profitable run line team on the road at 21-23 compared to at home at 20-21. They have been a better run line bet as the underdog at 39-38 compared to as the favorite at 2-6. Their average run differential in winning games is +2.9, while it is -3.5 in losing games.
When the Oakland Athletics are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 37-46. This season, the average over/under line for their games has been set at 8 runs, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 9-13. So far this season, 61.2% of their games have had over/under lines set lower than 8.5 runs.
Luis Medina is on the mound for the Athletics today, and he is coming off a loss in his last start against the Angels. Medina has started 3 games this season and has a record of 1-2. He picked up a win in his last home start vs. the Royals, going 5 2/3 innings and striking out 6.
As a team, the Athletics are batting just .222 this season, which is 21st in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS. Oakland is averaging 3.6 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. However, they have been slightly better at home, averaging 4 runs per contest.
Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker are tied for the team lead in home runs, with 15 apiece. Rooker also leads the team with 47 RBIs and is on a five-game hitting streak. Over his last 10 games, Rooker has gone 12/37 (.324) with two homers and five RBIs. JJ Bleday is batting .245 for the season and is 2nd on the team with 29 RBIs.
Diamondbacks Records & Stats
Arizona is 40-43 overall, and they trail the Dodgers by 11.5 games in the NL West. So far, they have gone 15-12 against other teams in the NL West. The Diamondbacks are looking to close the gap on the Padres, as they currently trail them by 4 games for the second spot in the division standings.
The Diamondbacks have dropped two straight series and are 10-13-3 in series’ this year. At home, they are 21-21 compared to a road record of 19-22. As the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 21-17 and 19-26 as the underdog. Arizona’s series record includes going 4-6 over their last 10 games.
Arizona has been a tough team to bet on this season, as they have a run line record of 39-44. They have been slightly better on the road, going 21-20, compared to 18-24 at home. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 24-21 compared to 15-23 as the favorite. Their average run differential is -0.2 runs per game, and they have been outscored by 0.5 runs per game at home.
Arizona’s games have averaged 9.6 runs per game, and their O/U record is 41-40. When the O/U line is set at 8.5, their record is 14-11. Overall, 42.2% of their games have had O/U lines set at 8.5 or higher.
Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Athletics at home. Pfaadt has made 16 starts this year and has a record of 3-6 with an ERA of 4.45. Looking at his overall numbers, Pfaadt has a WHIP of 1.18 and has turned in eight quality starts. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on two homers. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts. Pfaadt has been much better at home, coming in with an ERA of 3.76 compared to 5.07 on the road.
Arizona’s offense has been one of the league’s most consistent units this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 10th in the MLB. They have been even better at home, averaging 4.8 runs per game. The Diamondbacks are also among the league leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. As a team, they are batting .250 and have an OPS of .717.
Christian Walker and Ketel Marte are tied for the team lead with 17 home runs apiece, with Walker also leading the team with 51 RBIs. Marte and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. have also been swinging the bat well of late, with Marte hitting .400 and Gurriel Jr. hitting .407 over their last seven games.