Athletics vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/24

MLB game preview

The San Diego Padres host the None Athletics at PETCO Park. The game is set for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 4:10 PM. Fans can watch the game on NBC.

The Athletics have a record of 26-25 and are first in the AL West. They recently lost a game and have a 5-5 record in their last ten games. The Padres hold a 30-20 record, placing them second in the NL West. They won their last game and are 6-4 in their last ten games.

Athletics Team Preview

The Oakland Athletics have had a mixed run in their recent games. In their last game, they lost 7-3 to the San Diego Padres. Nick Kurtz and Henry Bolte were key hitters, each driving in a run.

In their previous game, the Athletics edged out the Los Angeles Angels with a 3-2 win. Luis Severino pitched seven strong innings, allowing only two earned runs. Nick Kurtz and Zack Gelof were among the contributors in that victory.

The Athletics’ lineup features Shea Langeliers, who has a batting average of .314 and 12 home runs. Nick Kurtz also stands out with eight home runs and a .281 batting average. The team will rely on Jacob Lopez on the mound, who has a 6.14 ERA this season.

Athletics vs Padres Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: None Athletics vs. San Diego Padres
  • Venue: PETCO Park in San Diego, CA
  • Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Athletics Moneyline +139, Padres Moneyline -167, Athletics Runline +1.5 (-156), Padres Runline -1.5 (+128), Total Over 8.5 (+100), Total Under 8.5 (-121)

San Diego Padres Team Preview

The San Diego Padres have shown some strong performances recently. In their last game against the Athletics, they won 7-3. The team had three home runs in that game, with Manny Machado, Ramón Laureano, and Nick Castellanos each hitting one.

The Padres’ pitching has been solid this season. Michael King, their probable starter for the next game, has a 2.31 ERA. He pitched seven scoreless innings in a recent game against the Dodgers, striking out nine batters.

Offensively, Gavin Sheets has been a key player. He has hit nine home runs and has a batting average of .254. Miguel Andujar is also contributing with a .289 average and five home runs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Padres have the edge with a moneyline of -167, compared to the Athletics at +139. The Padres’ batting average and on-base percentage rank higher than the Athletics, giving them a better chance to win. The projected score is Padres 5, Athletics 4, making the Padres a solid pick to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Padres have a stronger pitching staff with a lower ERA, which could limit the Athletics’ scoring opportunities. With the projected total score at 9 runs, the over 8.5 at +100 is a reasonable pick.