MLB Player Props Advice: Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics

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Game Summary

The Los Angeles Angels (41-57, fourth in the AL West) will face off against the Oakland Athletics (39-61, fifth in the AL West) at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 4:07 p.m. EDT. The Angels are looking to break a three-game road losing streak against a struggling Athletics team. Both teams have had a difficult season, with Oakland holding a slight edge in their head-to-head matchups, leading the season series 5-3.

Oakland has been slightly better at home with a 24-25 record, while the Angels have struggled on the road, going 19-28. Key players for the Athletics include Shea Langeliers, who has 18 home runs, and Brent Rooker, who has been on a hot streak, going 17-for-35 with five home runs in the last 10 games. For the Angels, Logan O'Hoppe and Zachary Neto have been the standout performers.

In their last 10 games, the Athletics have a 6-4 record and a .303 batting average, though their pitching staff has an ERA of 5.48. The Angels have a 4-6 record with a .213 batting average and an ERA of 6.03. Both teams have been outscored by 30 runs over this span. Injuries have also plagued both teams, with key players like Mike Trout and Esteury Ruiz on the injured list.

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Odds and Betting Lines

• Moneyline: Athletics -137, Angels +116
• Over/Under: 9 runs

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Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
Carson Fulmer (LAA)	0-2	3.45	1.21	47.0	34	49	23	5
Joey Estes (OAK)	4-4	5.29	1.19	63.0	60	49	15	8

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Team Previews

Los Angeles Angels

Hitting: The Angels have struggled offensively, ranking 28th in the league with a .229 batting average. Brent Rooker has been a bright spot, leading the team with a .294 average and 22 home runs.

Relief Pitching: The bullpen has been inconsistent, with an ERA of 4.41, ranking 23rd in the league. They have only managed to secure 18 saves, tying them for 27th.

Fielding: Defensively, the Angels have committed 61 errors, which ties them for the 4th most in the league.

Starting Pitchers: Carson Fulmer will be on the mound, holding a 3.45 ERA over 47 innings with 49 strikeouts. However, his 0-2 record indicates a lack of run support.

Oakland Athletics

Hitting: Despite their struggles, the Athletics have a collective .234 batting average, ranking 22nd in the league. Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker have been key contributors.

Relief Pitching: The bullpen's ERA stands at 4.72, which is 29th in the league. They have managed to secure 23 saves, placing them 19th.

Fielding: The Athletics have committed 51 errors, placing them in the middle of the pack.

Starting Pitchers: Joey Estes will take the mound with a 5.29 ERA over 63 innings. He has a 4-4 record with 49 strikeouts.

Team Injuries

Los Angeles Angels

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Nolan Schanuel	1B	Calf	Day-to-day
Griffin Canning	SP	Elbow	Day-to-day
Mike Trout	CF	Meniscus	10-Day IL

Oakland Athletics

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Jacob Wilson	SS	Hamstring	Day-to-day
Esteury Ruiz	CF	Wrist	10-Day IL
Ken Waldichuk	SP	Elbow	60-Day IL

Recent Games

Los Angeles Angels

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Oakland	L 13-3	L
@ Oakland	L 8-2	L

Oakland Athletics

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Los Angeles	W 13-3	W
vs Los Angeles	W 8-2	W

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Team Rankings

Category	Angels	Athletics
Hitting	28th	22nd
Starting Pitching	23rd	29th
Relief Pitching	27th	19th
Fielding	4th	15th

Prediction

Considering both teams' recent struggles on the mound and their ability to score runs, the over 9 runs is a strong pick. The Angels have been giving up an average of 6.03 runs per game over their last 10 games, while the Athletics have allowed 5.48 runs per game. Both offenses have shown flashes of power, and with the current pitching matchups, a high-scoring affair is likely.

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