Athletics vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/20

MLB game preview

The None Athletics will play against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. The game will take place on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 9:40 PM. Fans can catch the game on KTVK.

The Athletics have struggled this season with a record of 42-57. They are 4th in the AL West Division. The Diamondbacks have a record of 51-48 and sit 2nd in the NL West Division. The Athletics are on a losing streak, while the Diamondbacks have won their last two games.

Athletics Team Preview

The Oakland Athletics have shown mixed results in their recent games. They suffered a tough loss against the Nationals on July 19th, with a score of 5-2. Despite the loss, the Athletics managed to rack up 11 hits, including three extra-base hits.

In their game on July 18th, the Athletics secured a dominant 15-1 victory over the Nationals. The team had a total of 13 hits, including three home runs. J.T. Ginn delivered a solid performance on the mound, allowing just one hit over 6 1/3 innings.

Looking at their overall season performance, the Athletics hold a batting average of .246, ranking 11th in the league. They have hit 122 home runs, placing them in the 8th spot. However, their pitching has struggled, with an ERA of 5.36, ranking them 29th.

Athletics vs Diamondbacks Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: None Athletics vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Venue: Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ
  • Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Athletics Moneyline +135, Diamondbacks Moneyline -162, Athletics Runline +1.5 (-148), Diamondbacks Runline -1.5 (+124), Total Over 9.0 (-120), Total Under 9.0 (+100)

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are on a good streak at home. They have won four of their last five games. The team is showing strength in hitting with players like Ketel Marte leading the lineup.

The Diamondbacks have an overall batting average of .237 this season. They have hit 93 home runs, ranking 21st in the league. Their slugging percentage is .387, placing them 19th.

In pitching, the Diamondbacks hold an ERA of 4.24. Mitch Bratt is set to start the next game with a 6.00 ERA. The team is aiming to continue their winning ways at home.

BTB Betting Pick

The Diamondbacks are favored with a moneyline of -162 against the Athletics, who are at +135. The Diamondbacks have a stronger pitching staff with an ERA ranked 17th compared to the Athletics’ 29th. Given this advantage, the pick is for the Diamondbacks to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 9.0 runs. The Athletics have a high ERA, and both teams have the ability to score runs. The projected score could go over 9.0, making the over a reasonable choice for this game.