The Oakland Athletics (50-69) travel to face off against the New York Mets (61-57) on Tuesday, August 13th. This game will be played at Citi Field in New York and televised on NSPCA. The Athletics are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Mets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Mariners. First pitch is set for 6:10 CT.
Athletics vs. Mets Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Mets (-173)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Mets have scored 6 or more runs in 6 of their last 15 games.
- The Mets have won 4 out of their last 6 home games.
- The Athletics have lost 7 of their last 10 away games.
- The Mets have a higher overall league rank (7th) compared to the Athletics (14th).
- The Mets have a winning record against teams with a losing record, while the Athletics have a losing record overall.
Athletics vs Mets
The Athletics Are Coming Off A Win
The Athletics wrapped up their series vs. the Blue Jays with an 8-4 win on the road. Oakland was the +133 underdog going into this matchup. It was a six-run 1st inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Blue Jays could only score four runs, all of which came in the 4th.
JP Sears put together a good start for the Athletics, going seven innings and giving up just three earned runs, and picking up the win. Oakland’s offense was carried by JJ Bleday, who went 3/4 with a homer and three RBIs.
With two straight wins, the Athletics are looking to extend their series winning streak to three games as they face the Mets on the road. Oakland’s overall record is 50-69, and they are in 5th place in the AL West, 13.5 games behind the Astros.
When the A’s win, they tend to win by a large margin, with an average run margin of +3.5, but when they lose, they lose by an average of -3.6 runs. Their over/under record this season is 53-64, and the average total runs per game in their matchups is 8.7. Today’s over/under line of 8 runs is on the lower side, as only 24.4% of their games have had lower lines than that.
Ross Stripling Gets The Start For The Athletics
Ross Stripling gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Mets on the road. So far this season, he has made 14 starts and has a record of 2-11. Stripling’s ERA is 5.72, and he has pitched much better on the road, coming in with a record of 1-5 and an ERA of 5.42. At home, his ERA is 8.82. Stripling’s WHIP for the season is 1.49, and he is coming off a rough outing in which he gave up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up just one earned run in two straight outings.
Athletics Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Athletics offense has been one of the league’s top home run-hitting teams, but they are batting just .231 as a team (22nd) and are averaging only 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. Oakland’s team on-base percentage of .302 is also near the bottom of the league rankings. However, they do have a few hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late, including Zack Gelof, who is 8/21 in his last six games with two homers.
Currently, Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers are the Athletics’ top home run hitters, with Rooker leading the team and 6th in the MLB with 29 homers. Rooker is also 8th in the league with 83 RBIs. Langeliers has 57 RBIs this season but is batting just .217.
The Mets Took The Last Game Of This Series
The Mets will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Mariners with a 12-1 loss. New York was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Mariners scored three times in the second and added another three runs in the 5th.
Luis Severino got the start for the Mets and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits. Jeff McNeil had only one hit, but it was a home run, and Francisco Lindor had two hits and scored the team’s only other run.
Overall, the Mets have been a run line bettor’s nightmare this season, going just 56-62. At home, the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, and their games have averaged 9.3 runs per game. The over has hit at a 13-5 clip when the total is 8 runs. New York is 30-29 straight up at home and 31-28 on the road.
Heading into today’s game, the Mets have lost three straight and are 4-6 in their last 10 games. They are 8 games behind the Phillies in the NL East, sitting in 3rd place with a 61-57 record. As favorites, the Mets have gone 38-31 this season, and they have won two straight games when favored.
Paul Blackburn Gets The Start For The Mets
New York is sending right-hander Paul Blackburn to the mound today vs. the Athletics. He has made 11 starts this season and has a record of 5-2 with an ERA of 3.86. Blackburn’s WHIP for the season is 1.18, and he has turned in six quality starts. In his last outing, Blackburn finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up one earned run on five hits. He did give up a homer in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts. The right-hander has been much better at home, coming in with an ERA of 1.51 compared to 6.49 on the road.
Mets Offense Breakdown
Francisco Lindor has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/27 in his last six games. This has helped him move his season average to .260, and he leads the Mets with 67 RBIs. Lindor is also on a six-game hitting streak. Pete Alonso has also been swinging a good bat, as he has 25 homers this season and has gone deep twice in his last six games. However, he is batting just .240 for the year.
Overall, the Mets are averaging 4.8 runs per game, and they have been even better on the road, putting up 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are 6th in home runs and have the league’s 10th best batting average. New York comes into the game as one of the league’s better slugging teams.
Athletics vs Mets Prediction
Our predicted final score for this game is 6-5 in favor of the Mets. However, with the Mets being -173 on the money line, we recommend taking the over, as there is some good value there at 8 runs.
Looking at some potential player props, Ross Stripling is projected to finish with five strikeouts. As for Paul Blackburn, he is projected to finish with four strikeouts.
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Last updated:August 13, 2024 Athletics, Mets