Athletics vs Angels Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 3

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  • The Angels (44-59) are -250 favorites vs the Athletics (39-66)
  • Athletics starting pitcher: James Kaprielian (2-5), 4.50 ERA
  • Angels starting pitcher: Shohei Ohtani (9-6), 2.80 ERA
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The Oakland Athletics (+195) visit Angel Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Angels (-250) on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38pm EDT in Anaheim.

The Angels are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Athletics vs Angels Over/Under is 7 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Athletics are 39-66 against the spread (ATS), while the Angels are 47-56 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Athletics+1.5 -115O 7 -115+195
Angels -1.5 -105U 7 -105-250

Athletics vs Angels Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Angels will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 50.1% confidence.

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


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Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Elvis Andrus has hit the Hits Over in 23 of his last 28 games (+15.30 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Tony Kemp has hit the Singles Under in 22 of his last 28 games (+13.35 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Elvis Andrus has hit the Total Bases Over in 21 of his last 30 away games (+11.90 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Paul Blackburn has hit the Strikeouts Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+10.65 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Ramon Laureano has hit the Total Bases Over in 35 of his last 57 games (+10.10 Units / 13% ROI)

Best Angels Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Luis Rengifo has hit the Hits Over in 29 of his last 32 games (+23.45 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Luis Rengifo has hit the Total Bases Over in 26 of his last 37 games (+13.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Anthony Rendon has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 16 games at home (+13.05 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Luis Rengifo has hit the Singles Over in 23 of his last 32 games (+12.85 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 29 games (+11.80 Units / 24% ROI)

Angels vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Velazquez 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Jared Walsh 0.5 +375 0.5 -650
Jo Adell 0.5 +450 0.5 -900
Luis Rengifo 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Magneuris Sierra 0.5 +900 0.5 -10000

Angels vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Velazquez 0.5 -115 0.5 -120
Jared Walsh 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Jo Adell 0.5 -155 0.5 +110
Luis Rengifo 0.5 -225 0.5 +155
Magneuris Sierra 0.5 -155 0.5 +110

Angels vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Velazquez 0.5 +260 0.5 -400
Jared Walsh 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Jo Adell 0.5 +220 0.5 -350
Luis Rengifo 0.5 +180 0.5 -275
Magneuris Sierra 0.5 +275 0.5 -450

Angels vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani 8.5 -125 8.5 -115
James Kaprielian 4.5 -140 4.5 -105
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 34 of their last 52 away games (+11.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 53 of their last 96 games (+11.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 24 games (+10.00 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+5.50 Units / 79% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 14 of their last 24 games (+4.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 50 of their last 90 games (+13.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 42 games (+8.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 45 games at home (+5.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 25 of their last 46 games at home (+2.40 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+0.35 Units / 3% ROI)

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 53-52 against the Run Line (-10.85 Units / -7.9% ROI).

  • 39-66 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.8 Units / -10.68% ROI
  • 43-57 when betting on the total runs Over for -19.9 Units / -17.14% ROI
  • 57-43 when betting on the total runs Under for +9.55 Units / 8.26% ROI

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 47-56 against the Run Line (-12.1 Units / -9.65% ROI).

  • 44-59 when betting on the Moneyline for -27.9 Units / -20.49% ROI
  • 46-52 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.15 Units / -9.75% ROI
  • 52-46 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.85 Units / 1.64% ROI

The last hit on a James Kaprielian fastball was July 23rd. Hitters are 0 for their last 17 in ABs ending on his fastball. — Merrill Kelly has the longest active streak at 30.

James Kaprielian has a strikeout rate of just 30% (53 SO in 176 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 5th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: 42% — third Percentile.

James Kaprielian has located his pitches away 58% of the time (442/767) when behind in the count since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 132 total IP; League Avg: 45% — 99th Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 18% (37/202) against James Kaprielian on pitches in the strike zone this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 99th Percentile.

Shohei Ohtani: Angels Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Shohei Ohtani has an OPS of 1.796 (82 PA’s) when ahead in the count this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 1.105 — 97th Percentile.

Shohei Ohtani has an OPS of 1.705 (211 PA’s) when ahead in the count since the start of last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 1.150 — 97th Percentile.

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of 40% (118/292) against Shohei Ohtani this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 100th Percentile.

Shohei Ohtani has 62 barreled balls on non-fastballs since the start of last season — most in MLB — 100th Percentile.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Athletics are just 29-10 (.744) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .886.

The Athletics are just 17-34 (.333) at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .523.

The Athletics are just 5-49 (.093) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .114.

The Athletics are just 1-51 (.019) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .087.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Angels are just 4-29 (.121) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.

The Angels are just 5-32 (.135) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .282.

The Angels are just 2-8 (.200) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are just 6-27 (.182) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .291.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .271 (1,772 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .269 (2,702 PA’s) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .310.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .275 (3,759 PA’s) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.

The Athletics are batting just .203 at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .295 (1,133 PA’s) against LHP this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

The Angels are batting just .233 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .263.

Angels hitters are averaging just 3.77 pitches per plate appearance against LHP since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.89.

The Angels are batting just .217 on the road this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .241.

Athletics pitchers have allowed a run 39% of the time after an opposing score this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

The Athletics have won just 15% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 34%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 42% against Athletics pitchers since the start of last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .285 against Athletics pitchers with runners on base this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: .246.

Angels pitchers have walked 80 of 911 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Angels pitchers have won only 6% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

The Angels have won just 20% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.

Angels pitchers have won only 12% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Angels vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Michael Lorenzen (Angels): Shoulder, D15
  • Michael Trout (Angels): Back, D10
  • Anthony Rendon (Angels): Wrist, D60
  • Matthew Duffy (Angels): Back, D60
  • Archie Bradley (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Griffin Canning (Angels): Back, D60
  • Chris Rodriguez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Jed Lowrie (Athletics): Shoulder, D10
  • Brent Honeywell Jr. (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Daulton Jefferies (Athletics): Arm, D60
  • Deolis Guerra (Athletics): Elbow, D60

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