Angels vs Athletics Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 2

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Oakland Athletics' Brent Rooker scores on a double by Aledmys Diaz off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Rob Zastryzny during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, June 5, 2023.
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  • The Angels are -120 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Angels starting pitcher: Griffin Canning
  • Athletics starting pitcher: Paul Blackburn
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The Los Angeles Angels (-120) visit Oakland Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (+100) on Saturday, September 2, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07pm EDT in Oakland.

The Angels are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+140).

The Angels vs Athletics Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

This season, the Angels are 0-0 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 0-0 ATS.

Angels vs. Athletics Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels-1.5 +140O 8 -115-120
Athletics +1.5 -165U 8 -105+100

Angels vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Athletics will win Saturday‘s MLB matchup with 59.7% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Angels and Athletics and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Shohei Ohtani has hit the Runs Over in 32 of his last 46 games (+15.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Brandon Drury has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 24 away games (+15.10 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Brandon Drury has hit the RBIs Over in 14 of his last 23 games (+13.80 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Shohei Ohtani has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 away games (+13.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Mike Moustakas has hit the Runs Under in his last 12 away games (+12.00 Units / 46% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jonah Bride has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.80 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Carlos Perez has hit the Total Bases Under in 11 of his last 14 games at home (+9.35 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Seth Brown has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 24 games (+8.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Esteury Ruiz has hit the Total Bases Under in 11 of his last 14 games at home (+8.90 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Carlos Perez has hit the Singles Under in 12 of his last 14 games at home (+8.90 Units / 40% ROI)

Athletics vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 +1400 0.5
Logan O'Hoppe 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Mike Moustakas 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Lawrence Butler 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +270 0.5 -450

Athletics vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 -140 0.5 +105
Logan O'Hoppe 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Mike Moustakas 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Lawrence Butler 0.5 -120 0.5 -110
Shohei Ohtani 1.5 +185 1.5 -250

Athletics vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 +400 0.5 -650
Logan O'Hoppe 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Mike Moustakas 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Lawrence Butler 0.5 +270 0.5 -375
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +135 0.5 -185

Athletics vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Paul Blackburn 4.5 -155 4.5 +120
Griffin Canning 6.5 -150 6.5 +115
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.29 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games (+7.33 Units / 71% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 48 games (+7.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+3.92 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 73 of their last 120 games (+20.28 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 40 of their last 74 games (+5.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 28 of their last 73 games (+4.72 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+3.25 Units / 11% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 0-0 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 0-0 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Opponents had a groundball rate of just 23% (4/17) against Griffin Canning — 9th lowest in MLB over the last week; League Avg: 43% — eighth Percentile.

Griffin Canning has thrown his changeup for a strike 72% (222/309) of the time this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: 60% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 57% (45/79) against Griffin Canning on sliders this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: 41% — 97th Percentile.

Opponents have a swing rate of 62% (191/309) against Griffin Canning on changeups this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: 51% — 98th Percentile.

Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 17% (12/69) against Paul Blackburn on sliders this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: 37% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .414 (12 GB hits out of 29 GBs) against Paul Blackburn with runners in scoring position this season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: .249 — third Percentile.

Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 14% (9/64) against Paul Blackburn on low breaking pitches this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: 34% — 100th Percentile.

Paul Blackburn has a strike rate of just 60% (555/920) in two strike counts since last season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 118 total IP; League Avg: 65% — second Percentile.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

keys to the game – away

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Athletics are just 24-70 (.255) after a loss this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .485.

The Athletics are just 4-7 (.364) after a win as favorites since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .594.

The Athletics are just 78-59 (.569) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .716.

The Athletics are just 21-45 (.318) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .522.

team hitters – away

team hitters – home

Angels pitchers have walked 124 of 1,194 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 246 of 2,634 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 29% against Angels pitchers over the past seven days (6 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Angels pitchers this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 6.35 (575.2 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.45.

Athletics pitchers have allowed a run 45% of the time after an opposing score this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Athletics pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% versus the bottom of the order this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

The Athletics have allowed 6.17 runs per game (426/69) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.59.

Athletics vs. Angels Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Angel Felipe (Athletics): Elbow, D15
  • Richard Lovelady (Athletics): Arm, D60
  • James Kaprielian (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
  • Austin Pruitt (Athletics): Forearm, D15
  • Mason Miller (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Jeffrey Bleday (Athletics): Knee, D10
  • Drew Rucinski (Athletics): Illness, D60
  • Zachary Jackson (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Luis Medina (Athletics): Finger, D15
  • Yacksel Ríos (Athletics): Finger, D60
  • Frederic Tarnok (Athletics): Calf, D15
  • Jordon Adell (Angels): Oblique, D60
  • Michael Trout (Angels): Hand, D10
  • José Suarez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Max Stassi (Angels): Hip , D60
  • José Quijada (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Zachary Neto (Angels): Back, D10
  • Giovanny Urshela (Angels): Pelvis, D60
  • Chase Silseth (Angels): Head, D7
  • Austin Warren (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Christopher Cron (Angels): Back, D10
  • Samuel Bachman (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Chris Rodriguez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Anthony Rendon (Angels): Shin, D60
  • Matthew Thaiss (Angels): Shoulder, D10
  • Joseph Ward (Angels): Face, D60
  • Benjamin Joyce (Angels): Arm, D60

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