MLB Total Picks Tonight: Oakland Athletics vs Philadelphia Phillies 7/13

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Game Summary

The Oakland Athletics will take on the Philadelphia Phillies on July 13 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This matchup pits the Athletics, who currently boast an impressive 61-32 record, against the Phillies, who have struggled this season with a 35-60 record. The Athletics have been strong both at home (36-14) and on the road (25-18), showcasing their consistency across different venues. Conversely, the Phillies have found more success at home (22-25) than on the road (13-35).

Oakland's offense has been potent, ranking 3rd in hits (827) and 4th in runs (461), while maintaining a solid batting average of .260. Their pitching staff also leads the league with a 3.21 ERA. In contrast, Philadelphia's offensive stats are near the bottom of the league, ranking 27th in hits (707), 28th in runs (361), and maintaining a .224 batting average. Their pitching has been a mixed bag, with a 4.43 ERA ranking 24th in MLB.

The Athletics' Bryce Harper has been a standout, leading the team with a .298 batting average and 20 home runs, while Alec Bohm has driven in 70 RBIs. For the Phillies, Brent Rooker has been their top performer with a .279 batting average and 18 home runs, also leading the team with 55 RBIs.

The Athletics will start Tyler Phillips, who has performed well in limited action with a 2.25 ERA, while the Phillies will counter with Mitch Spence, who has a 5-5 record and a 4.29 ERA. Both teams will be looking to leverage their strengths and cover their weaknesses in this matchup.

 

Odds and Betting Lines

Market	Odds
Over/Under	9.5
Oakland Athletics Moneyline	-108
Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline	-112

 

Pitching Probables

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	Strikeouts	WHIP
Tyler Phillips (OAK)	0-0	2.25	7	0.75
Mitch Spence (PHI)	5-5	4.29	66	1.26

 

Team Previews

Oakland Athletics

Hitting: The Athletics' offense is thriving, ranking 3rd in hits with 827 and 4th in runs with 461. They maintain a .260 batting average, ranking them 3rd in the league. Bryce Harper is leading the charge with a .298 batting average and 20 home runs. Alec Bohm has been a key contributor with 70 RBIs.

Relief Pitching: Oakland's bullpen has been effective, securing 26 saves, tying them for 8th in the league. Their overall pitching staff leads the league with a 3.21 ERA.

Fielding: The Athletics' defense has committed 55 errors, tying them for 8th in MLB. This solid fielding performance has been a key component of their success.

Starting Pitchers: Tyler Phillips has shown promise in his limited appearances, posting a 2.25 ERA over 4 innings pitched. He will look to continue his strong performance against the Phillies.

 

Philadelphia Phillies

Hitting: The Phillies' offense has struggled, ranking 27th in hits with 707 and 28th in runs with 361. They hold a .224 batting average, placing them 28th in MLB. Brent Rooker has been their standout performer with a .279 batting average and 18 home runs.

Relief Pitching: Philadelphia's bullpen has managed 18 saves, tying them for 26th in the league. Their pitching staff's overall ERA is 4.43, ranking 24th in MLB.

Fielding: The Phillies have committed 58 errors, ranking 4th in MLB. Their defensive lapses have been a significant issue this season.

Starting Pitchers: Mitch Spence has a 5-5 record with a 4.29 ERA and 66 strikeouts. He will need to deliver a strong performance to give the Phillies a chance against the Athletics.

 

Team Injuries

Oakland Athletics

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Tyler Soderstrom	1B	Wrist	Expected to be out until at least Jul 21
Ross Stripling	SP	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 21

Philadelphia Phillies

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Zack Wheeler	SP	Back	Expected to be out until at least Jul 21

 

Betting Trends

• Oakland is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
• Philadelphia is 3-7 in their last 10 games.
• The total has gone over in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games.
• The total has gone under in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 home games.
• Oakland is 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
• Philadelphia is 1-4 in their last 5 home games against Oakland.

 

Recent Games

Oakland Athletics

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Boston	L 12-9	L
@ Boston	W 5-2	W
@ Boston	L 7-0	L
vs Baltimore	W 19-8	W
vs Baltimore	L 6-3	L

Philadelphia Phillies

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Boston	L 7-0	L
@ Boston	W 5-2	W
@ Boston	L 12-9	L
vs Los Angeles	W 10-1	W
vs Los Angeles	W 4-3	W

 

Team Rankings

Category	Oakland Athletics	Philadelphia Phillies
Hitting	3rd	27th
Starting Pitching	1st	24th
Relief Pitching	8th	26th
Fielding	8th	4th

 

Significant Betting Stats

• Oakland is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
• Oakland's total has gone over in 6 of their last 8 games.
• Philadelphia is 3-7 in their last 10 games.
• Philadelphia's total has gone under in 7 of their last 10 home games.
• Oakland is 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
• Philadelphia is 1-4 in their last 5 home games against Oakland.
• Oakland has the best ERA in MLB at 3.21.
• Oakland's Bryce Harper leads the team with 20 home runs.
• Philadelphia's Brent Rooker has 18 home runs this season.
• Philadelphia has committed 58 errors, ranking 4th in MLB.

 

Weather

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