The Philadelphia Phillies will play against the Athletics on Friday, May 23, 2025. The game will take place at Sutter Health Park. It is scheduled to start at 10:05 PM under the night sky.

Phillies vs. Athletics Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Phillies MoneyLine: -185. The Phillies have a strong season record and a solid home record. Their starting pitcher, Zack Wheeler, has a low ERA and WHIP, which gives them an edge over the Athletics.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5 (-121). The Phillies have a strong pitching staff, ranking first in strikeouts, and the Athletics have been struggling to score in recent games. This makes the under a good choice.

Team Trends

• The Philadelphia Phillies have a strong home record of 17-8 this season.
• The Athletics have a better road record (14-12) compared to their home record (8-17).
• The Phillies won their recent game against the Colorado Rockies with a 2-0 score, despite having fewer hits.
• The Athletics lost their recent game against the Los Angeles Angels with a score of 10-5, allowing 13 hits.
• Ranger Suárez pitched 6 2/3 innings for the Phillies, allowing no runs against the Rockies.

Phillies vs Athletics Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. The game is on Friday, May 23, 2025, and will start at 10:05 PM. Fans can expect to see Zack Wheeler on the mound for the Phillies. Wheeler has a strong record this season with 5 wins and only 1 loss. His ERA stands at 2.67, and he has struck out 80 batters over 64 innings.

The Athletics will counter with Jeffrey Springs as their starting pitcher. Springs has pitched 53 innings this season, recording 5 wins and 3 losses. His ERA is 3.91, and he has struck out 41 batters. Both teams will look to their pitchers to set the tone for the night game under the lights.

Athletics Home Game Outlook

The Athletics have some strong hitters in their lineup. Tyler Soderstrom is hitting .281 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs. Brent Rooker leads the team with 11 home runs and has scored 31 runs. Jacob Wilson adds depth to the lineup with a .342 batting average. He has 26 RBIs but is dealing with a forearm injury. His status for the game is uncertain. Jeffrey Springs will start on the mound for the Athletics. He has a 5-3 record and an ERA of 3.91. Springs has pitched 53 innings this season.

Phillies Ready to Swing Big

The Phillies have strong hitters in their lineup. Kyle Schwarber leads the team with 17 home runs and 37 RBIs. He also has a high on-base percentage of .396. Bryce Harper adds power with 8 home runs and 32 RBIs. Trea Turner contributes with a .303 batting average and 33 runs. Zack Wheeler is set to start on the mound for the Phillies. He has a 5-1 record this season and an ERA of 2.67. Wheeler has thrown 64 innings and struck out 80 batters. His WHIP is .89, showing control on the mound. The Phillies’ team stats show they have a solid offense. Their batting average is .263, ranking second in the league. They also rank second in on-base percentage at .338. On the pitching side, they have a 3.71 ERA and lead the league with 485 strikeouts.

Final Betting Pick

The Phillies are a strong pick for the Money Line due to their solid season record and home performance. Zack Wheeler’s pitching stats are impressive, with a 2.67 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP. These numbers show his ability to limit runs and hits, giving the Phillies a clear edge over the Athletics.

The Under 9.5 is a smart choice because of the Phillies’ top-ranked pitching staff. They lead in strikeouts, which can limit the Athletics’ scoring opportunities. The Athletics have struggled to score in recent games, making it likely that the total runs will stay below the set line.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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