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MLB Player Props Picks Tonight: Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels

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Game Summary

The Oakland Athletics are set to face off against the Los Angeles Angels tonight at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. This game marks the second in a four-game series, with the Athletics holding a 1-0 series lead after a narrow 6-5 victory on Thursday. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. EDT.

The Angels, sitting at a 45-58 record overall and 22-30 at home, have struggled with consistency this season. Their offense, batting a collective .235, ranks ninth in the AL, and they will need to step up to avoid falling further behind in the standings. The Athletics, on the other hand, have a 42-63 record and have been particularly poor on the road with a 16-36 record. Despite their struggles, they have shown power, ranking third in the AL with 135 home runs.

Recent performances show both teams are 7-3 in their last ten games. The Athletics have been hitting well, with a .298 batting average and a 4.15 ERA, outscoring their opponents by 30 runs. The Angels have a .229 batting average and a 4.25 ERA, but have been outscored by four runs. Historically, the Athletics lead the season series 6-4 against the Angels.

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Player Prop Odds

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Willie Calhoun Prop Bets:
Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+390)
Batter Hits: Over 1.5 (+250)
Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+145)
Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (-110)
Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (-135)
Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+135)

Player Analysis: Willie Calhoun

Willie Calhoun has been a key contributor for the Athletics in recent games. Over his last ten games, he is 5-for-31 with a double and two home runs. His recent form indicates that he can be a threat at the plate, especially against a struggling Angels’ pitching staff. This season, Calhoun has shown the ability to drive in runs and hit for extra bases, making him a valuable asset in player prop betting.

With odds of +390 for over 0.5 doubles, +250 for over 1.5 hits, and +145 for over 0.5 RBIs, Calhoun presents intriguing value for bettors. His consistency in getting on base and driving in runs makes the over on these props attractive bets.

Opposing Analysis: Angels' Pitching

The Angels' pitching has been inconsistent throughout the season, with a team ERA of 4.41, which ranks 23rd in the MLB. Carson Fulmer, who will start tonight's game, has a 3.66 ERA with 52 strikeouts over 51.2 innings. Despite his decent ERA, Fulmer has struggled with control, issuing 25 walks and giving up six home runs.

The Athletics' hitters, including Calhoun, should look to take advantage of Fulmer’s inconsistency. Given the Angels' bullpen issues, which include a high number of walks and home runs allowed, Calhoun and the rest of the Athletics lineup have a favorable matchup.

Pitching Probables

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Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
P. Blackburn (OAK)	3-2	4.11	1.15	46.0	40	36	13	6
C. Fulmer (LAA)	0-2	3.66	1.24	51.2	39	52	25	6

Team Previews

The Oakland Athletics are currently fifth in the AL West with a 42-63 record. Their pitching staff holds a 4.63 ERA, ranked 29th in MLB. Defensively, they have committed 52 errors, tied for 17th in the league. The Athletics have struggled offensively with a .235 batting average but have shown power with 135 home runs, ranking third in the AL.

The Los Angeles Angels, sitting fourth in the AL West with a 45-58 record, have a team ERA of 4.41, ranked 23rd in MLB. Their hitters have a collective .232 batting average, ranked 27th in MLB. Defensively, the Angels have committed 64 errors, ranking fifth in the league. The Angels' bullpen has been a weak spot, struggling with control and giving up critical runs in late-game situations.

Team Injuries

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
Alex Wood	SP	Thu, Jul 25	Shoulder	Out for the season
Luis Medina	SP	Thu, Jul 25	Elbow	Out for the season
Mason Miller	RP	Thu, Jul 25	Finger	Expected to be out until at least Aug 9

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
Mike Trout	CF	Wed, Jul 24	Knee	Expected to be out until at least Aug 1

Recent Games

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Date	Opponent	Result	W-L	Win	Loss	Save	Attendance
Fri, Jul 19	vs Los Angeles	W13-3	38-61	Sears 7-7	Canning 3-10	NaN	11,596
Sat, Jul 20	vs Los Angeles	W8-2	39-61	Spence 6-6	Kochanowicz 0-2	NaN	14,574
Sun, Jul 21	vs Los Angeles	L8-5	39-62	Garcia 4-1	Erceg 2-3	Estevez 18	10,380
Mon, Jul 22	vs Houston	W4-0	40-62	Harris 2-3	Arrighetti 4-8	NaN	4,517
Tue, Jul 23	vs Houston	W8-2	41-62	Bido 2-1	Bloss 0-1	NaN	5,896

Date	Opponent	Result	W-L	Win	Loss	Save	Attendance
Fri, Jul 19	@ Oakland	L13-3	41-56	Sears 7-7	Canning 3-10	NaN	11,596
Sat, Jul 20	@ Oakland	L8-2	41-57	Spence 6-6	Kochanowicz 0-2	NaN	14,574
Sun, Jul 21	@ Oakland	W8-5	42-57	Garcia 4-1	Erceg 2-3	Estevez 18	10,380
Mon, Jul 22	@ Seattle	W3-1	43-57	Garcia 5-1	Thornton 3-2	Estevez 19	22,528
Tue, Jul 23	@ Seattle	W5-1	44-57	Soriano 6-7	Gilbert 6-6	NaN	26,496

Prediction

Considering Willie Calhoun's recent performance and the Angels' struggling pitching staff, the prop bet for Calhoun to have over 0.5 RBIs at +145 stands out as a solid pick. Calhoun has shown the ability to drive in runs, and with Fulmer’s control issues, he is likely to get opportunities with runners on base.

Pick: Willie Calhoun Over 0.5 RBIs (+145)

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