MLB Player Props Picks and Bets: Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels 7/27

MLB Player Props Picks and Bets: Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels 7/27

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Game Summary

The Oakland Athletics (43-63, fifth in the AL West) will face off against the Los Angeles Angels (45-59, fourth in the AL West) at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on Saturday, July 27 at 9:38 p.m. EDT. The Athletics are riding a three-game road winning streak and are looking to continue their recent success against a struggling Angels team.

Los Angeles has had a tough time at home this season with a 22-31 record and an overall 45-59 record. The Angels have fared better when they out-hit their opponents, boasting a 29-16 record in such games. Meanwhile, Oakland has been abysmal on the road with a 17-36 record and a 43-63 overall record. The Athletics have struggled defensively, particularly when giving up home runs, as evidenced by their 23-43 record in such games.

This matchup marks the 12th meeting between these teams this season, with the Athletics leading the season series 7-4. Key performers for the Angels include Jo Adell, who leads the team with 15 home runs and a .385 slugging percentage, and Logan O'Hoppe, who has been productive recently, going 10-for-36 with an RBI in his last 10 games. For the Athletics, Shea Langeliers has been a standout with 11 doubles, two triples, and 19 home runs, while Brent Rooker has been on fire, going 13-for-38 with two doubles and seven home runs over his last 10 games.

Over the last 10 games, the Angels have a 6-4 record with a .219 batting average and a 4.40 ERA, while the Athletics have a 7-3 record with a .298 batting average and a 4.35 ERA.

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Player Prop Odds

Lawrence Butler's Player Prop Odds:

• Batter Doubles (0.5): No odds available
• Batter Hits (1.5): Over 250
• Batter RBIs (0.5): Over 180
• Batter Runs Scored (0.5): Over -125
• Batter Singles (0.5): Over -105
• Batter Total Bases (1.5): Over 115

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Player Analysis

Lawrence Butler has been a key contributor for the Oakland Athletics this season. He is known for his ability to get on base and drive in runs. While his batting average may not be among the league leaders, his recent form suggests he is a player to watch in this matchup. In his last 10 games, Butler has shown an ability to come up with clutch hits, particularly in high-leverage situations.

Butler's prop odds indicate that he is expected to have a productive game. The odds for him to have over 1.5 hits are set at +250, which suggests that the bookmakers believe there is a realistic chance for him to achieve this milestone. Additionally, the odds for Butler to score over 0.5 runs are set at -125, further indicating his potential impact in this game.

Opposing Analysis

Butler will be facing Tyler Anderson, a solid starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels. Anderson has an 8-8 record with a 2.91 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 123.2 innings pitched. He has struck out 89 batters while issuing 48 walks and allowing 14 home runs. Anderson's ability to keep hitters off balance with his mix of pitches makes him a tough opponent for any batter.

The Angels' bullpen has been inconsistent this season, which could work to Butler's advantage. If Anderson is unable to go deep into the game, Butler could have opportunities against a relief corps that has struggled at times.

Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
Mitch Spence (OAK)	6-6	4.67	1.33	88.2	92	75	26	12
Tyler Anderson (LAA)	8-8	2.91	1.15	123.2	94	89	48	14

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Team Previews

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have been struggling this season with a dismal 43-63 record. Their offense ranks 25th in hits (808) and runs scored (417) while batting .235 (22nd in MLB). Despite these struggles, the team has shown some resilience in recent games, winning seven of their last ten matchups.

The Athletics' pitching staff has also had its challenges, posting a 4.63 ERA (28th in MLB) and allowing 52 errors (18th in MLB). However, their recent form has been somewhat encouraging, with a 4.35 ERA over the last 10 games.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have not fared much better, sitting at 45-59. Their offense has been slightly more productive than the Athletics, ranking 20th in hits (819) and 19th in runs scored (440) with a .232 batting average (27th in MLB).

On the pitching side, the Angels have a 4.40 ERA (23rd in MLB) and have committed 64 errors (5th in MLB). Their bullpen has been inconsistent, which could be a factor in the outcome of close games.

Team Injuries

Oakland Athletics

Player	Position	Injury Status
Mason Miller	RP	15-Day IL (hand)
Jacob Wilson	SS	10-Day IL (hamstring)
Esteury Ruiz	CF	10-Day IL (wrist)
Ken Waldichuk	SP	60-Day IL (elbow)

Los Angeles Angels

Player	Position	Injury Status
Mike Trout	CF	10-Day IL (meniscus)
Andrew Wantz	RP	60-Day IL (elbow)
Patrick Sandoval	SP	60-Day IL (elbow)
Jose Cisnero	RP	60-Day IL (shoulder)

Recent Games

Oakland Athletics

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Los Angeles	13-3	W
vs Los Angeles	8-2	W
vs Los Angeles	5-8	L
vs Houston	4-0	W
vs Houston	8-2	W

Los Angeles Angels

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Oakland	3-13	L
@ Oakland	2-8	L
@ Oakland	8-5	W
@ Seattle	3-1	W
@ Seattle	5-1	W

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