MLB Player Props Betting Guide: Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels - 7/28
MLB Player Props Betting Guide: Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels - 7/28
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Game Summary
The Oakland Athletics will face off against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, July 28th, 2024 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The game is set to start at 4:07 PM EDT. The Angels, currently on a three-game home losing streak, will be looking to turn their fortunes around against an Athletics team that has been playing better as of late.
Currently, the Angels hold a 45-60 record and sit fourth in the AL West, while the Athletics are close behind with a 44-63 record and are fifth in the division. The Angels have struggled at home with a 22-32 record but have a strong 30-14 record in games where they score five or more runs. On the other hand, the Athletics have a poor 18-36 record on the road but have shown a knack for hitting home runs, ranking fourth in MLB with 138 homers this season.
In their previous 12 matchups this season, the Athletics have the upper hand with an 8-4 record against the Angels. Recent performances show that the Athletics are on a roll, winning eight out of their last ten games and posting a .294 team batting average. The Angels have been more inconsistent, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games and a .214 team batting average.
Top Performers:
- Los Angeles Angels: Taylor Ward leads the team with 15 home runs, while Nolan Schanuel has been hot recently, going 10-for-29 with three home runs and five RBIs over the past ten games.
- Oakland Athletics: Brent Rooker has been a standout with 25 home runs and a .294 batting average. Lawrence Butler has also been on fire, going 20-for-42 with five doubles, two triples, and five home runs in the last ten games.
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Player Prop Odds
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- Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+425), Under 0.5 (-750)
- Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+215), Under 0.5 (-310)
- Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (+150), Under 0.5 (-205)
- Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (-150), Under 0.5 (+110)
- Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+150), Under 1.5 (-205)
Player Analysis
Miguel Andujar has been a solid contributor for the Athletics this season. Although he isn't leading the team in any major offensive categories, his consistent ability to get on base and drive in runs has been invaluable. Andujar’s batting average currently sits at .278, and he has accumulated 47 RBIs and 15 home runs. His recent form has also been noteworthy, contributing crucial hits and maintaining a steady presence in the lineup.
Opposing Analysis
Andujar will be facing Jose Soriano, the Angels' right-handed pitcher, who has had a decent season with a 6-7 record, a 3.51 ERA, and 77 strikeouts over 95 innings pitched. While Soriano has been effective, the Athletics have already shown they can get to him, as indicated by their success in previous matchups this season.
Pitching Probables
| Player | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Bido | 2-1 | 3.09 | 1.16 | 23.1 | 16 | 22 | 11 | 1 |
| J. Soriano | 6-7 | 3.51 | 1.17 | 95.0 | 74 | 77 | 37 | 8 |
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Team Previews
Oakland Athletics: The Athletics have shown some power this season, hitting 138 home runs to rank fourth in MLB. However, their overall performance has been hampered by a struggling pitching staff, which has an ERA of 4.63, ranking 28th in the league. Their hitting has also been inconsistent, with a .235 team batting average ranking 22nd in MLB.
Los Angeles Angels: The Angels have had a tough season with a 45-60 record. Their hitting has been subpar, posting a .232 team batting average, 27th in MLB. Their pitching staff has a slightly better ERA of 4.40, ranking 23rd in the league, but they have been let down by a leaky defense, committing 64 errors, which is the fifth-worst in MLB.
Team Injuries
| Player | Position | Updated | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Trout | CF | Fri, Jul 26 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Aug 2 |
| Player | Position | Updated | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Wood | SP | Thu, Jul 25 | Shoulder | Out for the season |
| L. Medina | SP | Thu, Jul 25 | Elbow | Out for the season |
| M. Miller | RP | Thu, Jul 25 | Finger | Expected to be out until at least Aug 9 |
Recent Games
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | W-L | WIN | LOSS | SAVE | ATT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jul 19 | vs Los Angeles | W13-3 | 38-61 | Sears 7-7 | Canning 3-10 | NaN | 11596 |
| Sat, Jul 20 | vs Los Angeles | W8-2 | 39-61 | Spence 6-6 | Kochanowicz 0-2 | NaN | 14574 |
| Sun, Jul 21 | vs Los Angeles | L8-5 | 39-62 | Garcia 4-1 | Erceg 2-3 | Estevez 18 | 10380 |
| Mon, Jul 22 | vs Houston | W4-0 | 40-62 | Harris 2-3 | Arrighetti 4-8 | NaN | 4517 |
| Tue, Jul 23 | vs Houston | W8-2 | 41-62 | Bido 2-1 | Bloss 0-1 | NaN | 5896 |
| Wed, Jul 24 | vs Houston | L8-1 | 41-63 | Brown 9-6 | Sears 7-8 | NaN | 14978 |
| Thu, Jul 25 | @ Los Angeles | W6-5 | 42-63 | Stripling 2-9 | Rosenberg 0-1 | Ferguson 1 | 25752 |
| Fri, Jul 26 | @ Los Angeles | W5-4 | 43-63 | Blackburn 4-2 | Crouse 4-1 | Erceg 3 | 28722 |
| Sat, Jul 27 | @ Los Angeles | W3-1 | 44-63 | Spence 7-6 | Anderson 8-9 | Ferguson 2 | 33755 |
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | TV | PITCHER | OPP | tickets | tickets |
| Sun, Jul 28 | @ Los Angeles | 4:07 PM | NaN | Bido | Soriano | Tickets as low as $2 | Tickets as low as $2 |
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | W-L | WIN | LOSS | SAVE | ATT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jul 19 | @ Oakland | L13-3 | 41-56 | Sears 7-7 | Canning 3-10 | NaN | 11596 |
| Sat, Jul 20 | @ Oakland | L8-2 | 41-57 | Spence 6-6 | Kochanowicz 0-2 | NaN | 14574 |
| Sun, Jul 21 | @ Oakland | W8-5 | 42-57 | Garcia 4-1 | Erceg 2-3 | Estevez 18 | 10380 |
| Mon, Jul 22 | @ Seattle | W3-1 | 43-57 | Garcia 5-1 | Thornton 3-2 | Estevez 19 | 22528 |
| Tue, Jul 23 | @ Seattle | W5-1 | 44-57 | Soriano 6-7 | Gilbert 6-6 | NaN | 26496 |
