MLB Player Props Tonight: Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels 7/26
Game Summary
The Oakland Athletics will face off against the Los Angeles Angels tonight in the second game of their four-game series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Athletics, holding a 1-0 series lead, will look to build on their momentum. Oakland has a 42-63 record overall and a dismal 16-36 record in road games. The team has shown some power, hitting 135 total home runs, which ranks them third in the AL.
On the other hand, the Los Angeles Angels have a 45-58 record overall and a 22-30 record at home. Despite their struggles, Angels hitters are batting a collective .235, which ranks ninth in the AL. This will be the 11th time these teams have matched up this season, with Oakland holding a 6-4 advantage in the season series.
Both teams have had mixed results in their recent games. The Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 games, batting .229 and posting a 4.25 ERA while being outscored by four runs. The Athletics have also gone 7-3 in their last 10, boasting a .298 batting average and a 4.15 ERA while outscoring their opponents by 30 runs.
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Player Prop Odds
JJ Bleday Player Prop Odds:
- Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+320)
- Batter Hits: Over 1.5 (+230)
- Batter Home Runs: Over 0.5 (+440)
- Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+135)
- Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (-155)
- Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (-105)
- Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+105)
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Player Analysis
JJ Bleday has been a significant contributor for the Oakland Athletics this season. With 30 doubles, four triples, 12 home runs, and 36 RBIs while hitting .235, Bleday has shown his ability to deliver in key moments. In his last 10 games, Bleday has been particularly impressive, going 19-for-37 with five doubles, two triples, and six home runs. His recent form suggests he could be a key player in tonight's matchup against the Angels.
Opposing Analysis
The Angels' pitching staff has had its struggles this season. Carson Fulmer, who will be starting tonight, has a 0-2 record with a 3.66 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 51.2 innings pitched. While Fulmer has shown some promise with 52 strikeouts, he has also given up 25 walks and six home runs. The Athletics' hitters, including Bleday, will look to exploit these weaknesses.
Pitching Probables
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Blackburn (OAK) | 3-2 | 4.11 | 1.15 | 36 |
| Carson Fulmer (LAA) | 0-2 | 3.66 | 1.24 | 52 |
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Team Previews
Oakland Athletics:
The Athletics have struggled this season, particularly on the road with a 16-36 record. Offensively, they rank 25th in the league in hits (800) and runs (413). They have a team batting average of .235, ranking 23rd in the league. Their pitching staff has been equally challenged, with a team ERA of 4.63, ranking 29th. However, their bullpen has been a bright spot with 26 saves, ranking 13th.
Los Angeles Angels:
The Angels have also had a tough season, with a 22-30 record at home. They rank 20th in hits (812) and 19th in runs (435). Their team batting average of .232 ranks 27th in the league. The Angels' pitching staff has a team ERA of 4.41, ranking 23rd. Defensively, they have committed 64 errors, ranking 5th in the league.
Team Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Miller | RP | Finger | Out until at least Aug 9 |
| Jacob Wilson | SS | Hamstring | 10-Day IL |
| Mike Trout | CF | Knee | Out until at least Aug 1 |
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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Prediction
Given JJ Bleday's recent form and the Angels' pitching weaknesses, we recommend taking JJ Bleday Over 0.5 RBIs (+135). With Bleday's ability to come through in clutch situations and Fulmer's tendency to give up walks, Bleday has a good chance to drive in at least one run in tonight's matchup.
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