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MLB Spread Picks Tonight: Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics 7/20

Game Summary

The Oakland Athletics are set to host the Los Angeles Angels at the Oakland Coliseum on July 20. This matchup sees two struggling teams from the AL West face off in what promises to be a closely contested game. The Athletics, with a record of 41-55, are slightly better positioned than the Angels, who sit at 37-61. However, both teams have had their fair share of struggles this season, particularly in the pitching department.

The Athletics’ probable starting pitcher, Jack Kochanowicz, has had a tough time on the mound with an ERA of 12.00 over 3 innings pitched. On the other hand, the Angels’ Mitch Spence has a 4.75 ERA over 83.1 innings, which, while not stellar, is significantly better than Kochanowicz’s.

Offensively, both teams have had their struggles. The Angels are ranked 28th in batting average (.227) and 24th in runs scored (390), while the Athletics are slightly better, ranking 23rd in batting average (.235) and 26th in runs scored (385). This game offers a chance for both teams to improve their standings and build some momentum as the season progresses.

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Odds and Betting Lines

Market	Odds
Over/Under	9.5
Spread Angels	+1.5 (-194)
Spread Athletics	-1.5 (+160)
Moneyline Angels	+100
Moneyline Athletics	-120

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Pitching Probables

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	Strikeouts
Mitch Spence (LAA)	5-6	4.75	72
Jack Kochanowicz (OAK)	0-1	12.00	1

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Team Previews

Los Angeles Angels

Hitting: The Angels have struggled offensively this season, ranking 28th in batting average (.227) and 24th in runs scored (390). Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the team, leading with a .291 batting average, 21 home runs, and 62 RBIs.

Relief Pitching: The Angels' bullpen has been inconsistent, with a team ERA of 4.46, ranking 25th in the league. They have managed 18 saves, placing them tied for 27th.

Fielding: Defensively, the Angels have committed 59 errors, which is tied for the 4th most in the league. This has been a significant issue for the team.

Starting Pitchers: Mitch Spence, with a 5-6 record and a 4.75 ERA, has been one of the more reliable starters for the Angels. However, the team as a whole has struggled in the starting pitching department.

Oakland Athletics

Hitting: The Athletics have also had their struggles at the plate, ranking 23rd in batting average (.235) and 26th in runs scored (385). Logan O'Hoppe leads the team with a .276 batting average, while Jo Adell has contributed 15 home runs.

Relief Pitching: The Athletics' bullpen has been slightly better than the Angels', with a team ERA of 4.59, ranking 28th. They have recorded 23 saves, which is tied for 18th in the league.

Fielding: The Athletics have committed 50 errors, placing them 16th in the league. While not great, this is an area where they have been slightly better than the Angels.

Starting Pitchers: Jack Kochanowicz has struggled significantly with a 12.00 ERA over just 3 innings. The Athletics' starting rotation has been a weak point for the team throughout the season.

Team Injuries

Los Angeles Angels

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Andrew Wantz	RP	Elbow	Out for the season

Oakland Athletics

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Darell Hernaiz	SS	Ankle	Expected to be out until at least Jul 19
Dany Jimenez	RP	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least Aug 13

Betting Trends

• The Angels are 41-55 on the moneyline this season.
• The Athletics are 37-61 on the moneyline this season.
• The Angels are 54-42 against the spread this season.
• The Athletics are 49-49 against the spread this season.
• The Angels have a 46-46-4 record on over/under bets this season.
• The Athletics have a 44-52-2 record on over/under bets this season.

Recent Games

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Texas	3-5	L
@ Texas	4-7	L
@ Texas	6-8	L
vs Houston	2-3	L
vs Houston	4-5	L

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Seattle	2-4	L
@ Seattle	5-6	L
@ Seattle	7-8	L
vs Texas	3-2	W
vs Texas	4-3	W

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Team Rankings

Category	Los Angeles Angels	Oakland Athletics
Hitting	28th	23rd
Starting Pitching	25th	28th
Relief Pitching	27th	18th
Fielding	4th (most errors)	16th

Significant Betting Stats

• The Angels are 5-6 when Mitch Spence starts.
• Jack Kochanowicz has a 12.00 ERA over 3 innings.
• The Athletics are 0-1 when Jack Kochanowicz starts.
• The Angels' bullpen has a 4.46 ERA.
• The Athletics' bullpen has a 4.59 ERA.
• The Angels are 37-61 overall this season.
• The Athletics are 41-55 overall this season.
• The Angels are 15-36 on the road.
• The Athletics are 22-29 at home.
• The Angels have committed 59 errors this season.

Weather

The weather for the game is expected to be mostly sunny with a temperature around 70°F.

Prediction

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