The Milwaukee Brewers (74-54) travel to face off against the Oakland Athletics (55-74) on Saturday, August 24th. This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland and televised on NSPCA. The Brewers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Athletics are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Brewers. First pitch is set for 3:07 CT.
Brewers vs. Athletics Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Athletics (+116)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- In their last 15 games, the Athletics have scored 5 or more runs in 6 games, showing a strong offensive capability.
- The Athletics have won 4 out of their last 6 home games, indicating a recent home-field advantage.
- Oakland has a record of 5-5 in their last 10 games, showing competitive form.
- The Athletics have won 3 out of their last 4 games against teams with a winning record, demonstrating their ability to compete against strong opponents.
- In their last 15 games, the Athletics have held their opponents to 3 or fewer runs in 6 games, showcasing effective starting pitching and defense.
Brewers vs Athletics
It was all Milwaukee in the last game of this series, as the Brewers took down the Athletics by a score of 11-3. The Brewers offense only had two more hits than the A’s and struck out eight times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -115 on the money line.
Oakland actually got on the board first in this game, scoring one run in the first inning. As for the Brewers, they didn’t get on the board until the 2nd but exploded for five runs in that inning. After scoring two more in the 4th, the Brewers offense went silent until they broke out for four more in the top of the 9th.
Aaron Civale only went four innings for the Brewers but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. Bryan Hudson came out of the bullpen for the win. JP Sears had a rough outing for the A’s, giving up five earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings of work.
Overall, the Brewers have a 74-54 record and are leading the NL Central by 10 games over the Cardinals. Their series record is 22-15-4, and they have won 7 of their last 10 games. As underdogs, the Brewers have a 39-19 run line record, but as favorites, they are 28-42 against the run line.
For the season, Milwaukee’s games have averaged 8.8 runs, and their over/under record is 68-53. When the total is set at 8 runs, their O/U record is 8-10-3. Heading into the second game of their series vs. the Athletics, the Brewers are up 1-0.
Colin Rea Gets The Start For The Brewers
Milwaukee is sending Colin Rea to the mound today, and he comes into the game with a record of 11-4 and an ERA of 3.52. Rea has made 21 starts this year and has turned in eight quality starts. In his most recent outing, he didn’t allow a run in seven innings of work, picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings. Rea’s ERA at home is 4.04, compared to 3.3 on the road. He has a record of 4-1 on the road.
Brewers Offense Breakdown
William Contreras has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Brewers, going 10/28 in his last eight games with two homers and four RBIs. This has helped him move his season batting average to .287, which is 3rd on the team. Willy Adames and Rhys Hoskins are the team’s top home run hitters, with 22 and 21 homers, respectively. Adames’ 85 RBIs are good for 10th in the league and lead the Brewers.
As a team, the Brewers are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 9th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, they are 5th in batting average and have the 3rd best on-base percentage in the MLB.
When the A’s are underdogs, they have a 44-70 record, but as favorites, they are 11-4. Their run line record is 69-60, including 36-30 at home and 33-30 on the road. Overall, their games have averaged 8.6 runs this season, resulting in a 57-70 over/under record. The over/under line for today’s game is 8 runs.
After losing the first game of the series, the Athletics are 14.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West with a 55-74 record. They have a 16-21-4 series record this year and have split their last ten games heading into today’s matchup.
Joe Boyle Gets The Start For The Athletics
Right-hander Joe Boyle gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Brewers at home. Boyle has made nine starts this year and has a record of 3-5 with a 6.21 ERA. In his 37 2/3 innings of work, he has a WHIP of 1.67 and has issued 6.93 walks per nine innings compared to 9.8 strikeouts. Boyle’s ERA at home is 12.64, compared to 6.38 on the road. He is coming off a start in which he didn’t allow a run, going six innings for the win against the Rays.
Athletics Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Athletics are averaging 4 runs per game, which is 25th in the league. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .230, which is 20th in the league. However, they do have the 8th most home runs in the MLB this season.
Brent Rooker has been a big power threat for the Athletics this season, as his 29 home runs are the best on the team and 9th in the league. He is also 11th in the league with 84 RBIs. Rooker comes into the game with a batting average of .285. Catcher Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team with 22 homers but is batting just .225 for the season.
Brewers vs Athletics Prediction
Given that the Athletics are the underdogs at +116, they are our recommended pick to win this game. We have the final score at 6-5 in favor of the Athletics, and with the Athletics being the underdogs, there is some good value in taking them on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Joe Boyle is projected to have a better outing than Colin Rea. Boyle is projected to finish with five strikeouts, with Rea at five as well. However, Boyle is projected to give up fewer runs and hits than Rea.
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Last updated:August 24, 2024 Athletics, Brewers