The Oakland Athletics (36-60) travel to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (61-33) on Saturday, July 13th. This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and televised on NSPPH. The Athletics are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Phillies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Athletics. First pitch is set for 3:05 CT.
Athletics vs. Phillies Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Phillies (-192)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.5 Runs
- The Phillies have won 6 of their last 8 home games.
- The Phillies have scored an average of 5.2 runs per game in their last 15 games.
- The Phillies have a league-best home record of 36-15.
- The Athletics have a poor away record of 14-35.
- The Phillies have outscored their opponents by 21 runs in their last 15 games.
Athletics vs Phillies
Oakland cruised to a 6-2 win over the Phillies in the most recent game of this series. The Athletics had a huge 3rd inning, scoring all six of their runs. As for the Phillies, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Athletics were at +213 on the money line.
Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker each had two hits and two RBIs for the Athletics. Lawrence Butler also had a two RBI game at the plate. As for the Phillies, Ranger Suarez gave up four earned runs in six innings of work.
Hogan Harris only went three innings for the Athletics but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. Osvaldo Bido got the win out of the bullpen. Aaron Nola got the start for the Phillies, going just four innings and giving up six earned runs.
So far this season, the Athletics have an over/under record of 0-2 in games with a total line of 9.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs, resulting in an over/under record of 41-53. Oakland’s run line record is 48-48, with an average run differential of -1.0 runs per game.
Overall, the Athletics are 36-60 and have lost two straight series. They are 29-58 as underdogs and 7-2 as favorites. In the AL West, they trail the Mariners by 16 games and have a 9-17 divisional record.
Mitch Spence Gets The Start For The Athletics
Mitch Spence will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Orioles, where he took the loss. In that July 7th start, he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work. Looking at his overall numbers, Spence has made 10 starts and 21 appearances this year. His record is 5-5, and he has an ERA of 4.29. Opponents are batting .255 vs. Spence this year. Out of his 10 starts, Spence has turned in just two quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.46 strikeouts and just 2.03 walks.
Athletics Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Athletics are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS. However, they do have the 7th most home runs in the league and are averaging 4.3 runs per game at home.
Over his last six games, Brent Rooker has gone 9/21 with a home run and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .281 with 18 homers and 56 RBIs. Shea Langeliers is just batting .214 for the season, but he does have 17 homers and is currently on a three-game hitting streak.
Philadelphia is 61-33 overall this season and leads the NL East by 8.5 games over the Braves. The Phillies have a 36-15 record at home, compared to 25-18 on the road. As the favorite, they have gone 53-25 straight up and 41-37 against the run line.
In night games, the Phillies have a 42-16 record this season. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs, resulting in an over/under record of 41-48. The under has hit in their last three games, and their O/U record for games with a 9.5 run total is 3-6.
Tyler Phillips Gets The Start For The Phillies
Tyler Phillips will be making his first start of the season for the Phillies, as he comes into the game after a 4 inning outing in relief vs. the Braves. In that appearance, he gave up 1 earned run and struck out 7 batters.
Phillies Offense Breakdown
Philadelphia comes into the game as one of the league’s top offenses, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league’s top home run hitting team and are 2nd in the league with a team batting average of .260. The Phillies are also near the top of the league in on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS.
Over his last six games, Trea Turner has gone 8/23 with two home runs and seven RBIs. Kyle Schwarber has also been hot of late, going 4/14 with two homers in his last four games. Schwarber comes into the game on a seven-game hitting streak. For the season, Schwarber is 2nd on the team with 19 homers, while Bryce Harper is leading the team with 20 homers and is batting .300.
Athletics vs Phillies Prediction
We see the Phillies taking this one by a score of 6-5, which would have them winning by one run, but with the money line payout being -192, we are recommending taking the over at 9.5 runs, as there is a lot of value there. You can get the over at -102, and we have this game going over by 1.5 runs.
If you’re looking for a starting pitcher to pick up a win, Mitch Spence is a good option, as he is 18th in terms of starters to pick up a win, and you can get the Phillies to win and the over for a parlay. Spence is projected to go six innings, and he is expected to finish with five strikeouts.
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Last updated:July 13, 2024 Athletics, Phillies