On a clear-skied day at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, the Oakland Athletics will clash with the Los Angeles Angels on July 28, 2024, starting at 4:07 PM. Leading the charge for the Athletics will be Osvaldo Bido, wielding a commendable ERA of 3.086, while José Soriano, holding an ERA of 3.505, will take the mound for the Angels.
The Athletics, positioned 14th in the 2024 AL West Division, hold a .410 winning percentage with 44 wins and 63 losses. Their performance within the division is marked by 16 wins against 19 losses, ranking them 5th. They have also shown improved form lately, with 8 wins in their last 10 games, further underscored by a current three-game winning streak. Their home and away game performance shows a slight disparity with 26-27 at home and 18-36 on the road.
Conversely, the Angels rank 13th in the same division, sporting a .430 winning percentage with 45 wins and 60 losses. They are placed fourth in the division with a 16-18 record against divisional opponents. Their recent games have been less encouraging, netting 5 wins out of the last 10 and presently in a three-game losing streak. The Angels have struggled more at home with a 22-32 record in contrast to a slightly better 23-28 on the road.
Looking at the betting odds for this encounter, the Point Spread is set at -1.5, indicating a slight edge towards the Angels who also lead with a -130 in the MoneyLine, contrasting against the Athletics’ +108. The game’s Over/Under is positioned at 8.5, suggesting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. Bettors might see the close ERA of the starting pitchers and the recent form of both teams as key factors in navigating these odds.