On a potentially rainy afternoon of July 13, 2024, the Oakland Athletics are set to clash with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, starting at 4:05 PM. Mitch Spence will be on the mound for the Athletics, entering the game with a 4.293 ERA. Facing him from the Phillies’ side will be Tyler Phillips, who boasts a more formidable ERA of 2.250.

In the standings, the Athletics find themselves struggling in the AL West with a 14th place, showing a record of 36 wins against 60 losses. Their divisional performance is equally challenging, holding the 5th place with a record of 9-17. However, they have shown more promise in recent games, winning 6 out of their last 10, and are currently on a one-game winning streak. On the other hand, the Phillies are leading the NL East, with a first-rate record of 61-33 and commanding the divisional top spot with 15-10 against their counterparts. They have mirrored the Athletics’ recent form with six wins in their last ten games but are trying to bounce back from a recent loss.

Now, turning to the odds for this game, the point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Phillies, reflecting their stronger season performance and pitching advantage with Phillips. The over/under for the game stands at 9.5 runs, indicative of a potentially high-scoring encounter. For those interested in moneyline bets, the Athletics are listed at +162, offering value as underdogs, whereas the Phillies are favored at -192, which aligns with their strong home record and divisional dominance. These odds suggest anticipation of a competitive game, albeit with a lean towards the home team due to their impressive season track and pitching strength.