The New York Yankees (90-64) travel to face off against the Oakland Athletics (67-87) on Saturday, September 21st. This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland and televised on YES. The Yankees are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Athletics are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Yankees. First pitch is set for 8:07 CT.
Yankees vs. Athletics Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Athletics (+151)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- Athletics have won 3 out of their last 4 home games.
- Athletics have scored an average of 4.3 runs per game in their last 15 games.
- Athletics have a recent head-to-head win against the Yankees on April 25th, scoring 3 runs to 1.
- Athletics have won 5 out of their last 10 games, showing a balanced performance.
- Athletics have outscored their opponents in 4 out of their last 7 games.
Yankees vs Athletics
New York rallied for three runs in the 10th inning in the most recent game of this Yankees vs. Athletics series. The Yankees scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up three in the top of the 10th, picking up a 4-2 win. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -189 on the money line.
Gerrit Cole started for the Yankees and picked up the win, going nine innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued one walk and allowed one home run. As for the Athletics, J.T. Ginn got the start and took the loss, giving up one earned run in five innings of work.
Anthony Volpe had a two-run single in the 10th inning for the Yankees and finished the game with three hits and two RBIs. DJ LeMahieu also had a two-hit game and scored two runs for New York’s offense.
As the favorite, the Yankees have a 72-56 record, and they are currently on a four-game winning streak. Overall, they are 90-64 and lead the AL East by four games over the Orioles. New York’s average run margin on the road is 1.3, and their run line record as underdogs is 22-4.
This season, the Yankees’ games have averaged 9.1 runs, and their over/under record is 80-69. Their current under streak is at three games, and when the O/U line is set at 8 runs, their record is 10-16-2.
Carlos Rodón Gets The Start For The Yankees
Carlos Rodón gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces the Athletics on the road. He has made 30 starts this season and has a record of 15-9 with an ERA of 4.12. Rodón’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.22. In his 30 appearances, he has turned in 15 quality starts and is averaging 10.23 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Rodón picked up the win, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without giving up more than one earned run.
Yankees Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Yankees have been one of the league’s top offenses, as they are 3rd in runs per game (5) and have the 2nd most home runs in the league. New York also leads the MLB in team RBIs, led by Aaron Judge, who is 1st in the league with 136 RBIs and also has a league-best 53 home runs. Judge is also batting .319 for the season and has gone 5/19 with a homer in his last six games.
As a team, the Yankees are averaging 5 runs per game on the road and 4.8 at home. They are also the league’s top walking team and have the league’s 2nd best on-base percentage. DJ LeMahieu and Anthony Rizzo are both on hitting streaks, with LeMahieu at five games and Rizzo at three.
As underdogs, the Athletics have a solid 77-58 record against the run line, but as favorites, they are just 7-12. Their overall run line record is 84-70, with a 43-35 record on the road and 41-35 at home. The over/under record for Athletics games this season is 72-80, and the average total runs per game is 8.7.
Currently, the Athletics are on a three-game losing streak and have an overall record of 67-87, placing them 4th in the AL West, 17 games behind the Astros. In series vs. the Yankees, they are trailing and their series record for the season is 19-25-5.
JP Sears Gets The Start For The Athletics
Oakland is sending left-hander JP Sears to the mound today vs. the Yankees. Sears has made 30 starts this year and has a record of 11-11 with a 4.24 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Sears has a WHIP of 1.20 and has issued just 2.33 walks per nine innings. In his 30 starts, he has turned in 12 quality starts and is averaging 6.74 strikeouts per nine innings. The last time Sears pitched, he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work and took the loss. Before that outing, he had won two straight starts.
Athletics Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Athletics are 26th in the league in scoring, averaging 4 runs per contest. This is also their average number of runs on the road, and at home, they are putting up just 4.1 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .234, which is 16th in the league, and are also near the bottom of the league in strikeouts.
One of the Athletics’ biggest strengths has been their power, as they are 7th in the league in home runs. Brent Rooker has been a big reason for this, as his 38 homers are the best mark on the team and 5th in the MLB. He also has the 3rd most RBIs in the league, with 110. Rooker has also been hot of late, going 6/19 in his last five games, with two homers.
Yankees vs Athletics Prediction
Our pick for this Yankees vs. Athletics matchup is to go with the Athletics on the money line, where they are currently sitting at +151. We have the final score at 6-5 in favor of the Athletics, and at these odds, there is a good amount of value in picking the Athletics to pick up the win.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Carlos Rodón finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the highest among today’s starters. As for JP Sears, we have him finishing with four strikeouts, which is towards the bottom of today’s starters.
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Last updated:September 21, 2024 Athletics, Yankees