Padres vs Athletics Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 17

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  • The Padres are -175 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Padres starting pitcher: Nicholas Martinez
  • Athletics starting pitcher: Joseph Boyle
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CA

The San Diego Padres (-175) visit Oakland Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (+145) on Sunday, September 17, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07pm EDT in Oakland.

The Padres are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Padres vs Athletics Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Padres are 71-78 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 73-75 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Padres-1.5 -110O 8.5 +100-175
Athletics +1.5 -110U 8.5 -120+145

Padres vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Padres will win Sunday‘s MLB matchup with 73.5% confidence.

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


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

Best Padres Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit the Hits Under in 33 of his last 49 games (+16.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Blake Snell has hit the Earned Runs Under in 19 of his last 24 games (+13.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Xander Bogaerts has hit the Total Bases Over in 11 of his last 13 games (+10.45 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Blake Snell has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.35 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Michael Wacha has hit the Earned Runs Under in 13 of his last 16 games (+9.80 Units / 43% ROI)

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

Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Seth Brown has hit the Runs Under in 23 of his last 30 games (+10.85 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Ryan Noda has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 23 games (+8.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Zack Gelof has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 23 games at home (+8.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Zack Gelof has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 23 games at home (+8.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Zack Gelof has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 22 games at home (+8.00 Units / 34% ROI)

Athletics vs Padres Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 +1350 0.5
Jurickson Profar 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
Lawrence Butler 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500
Seth Brown 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Xander Bogaerts 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600

Athletics vs Padres Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 -150 0.5 +115
Jurickson Profar 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Lawrence Butler 0.5 -125 0.5 -105
Seth Brown 0.5 -155 0.5 +120
Xander Bogaerts 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Athletics vs Padres RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Allen 0.5 +340 0.5 -500
Jurickson Profar 0.5 +225 0.5 -300
Lawrence Butler 0.5 +290 0.5 -450
Seth Brown 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Xander Bogaerts 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
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Padres Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Padres have gone 73-76 against the Run Line (-8.75 Units / -4.8% ROI).

  • 71-78 when betting on the Moneyline for -34.65 Units / -15.96% ROI
  • 63-76 when betting on the total runs Over for -22.05 Units / -13.28% ROI
  • 76-63 when betting on the total runs Under for +7.5 Units / 4.63% ROI

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 73-75 against the Run Line (-6.35 Units / -3.73% ROI).

  • 46-102 when betting on the Moneyline for -26.35 Units / -17.71% ROI
  • 76-66 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.15 Units / 1.31% ROI
  • 66-76 when betting on the total runs Under for -17 Units / -10.53% ROI

Opponents are hitting .343 (24-for-70) against Nick Martinez on low fastballs since last season — 12th highest among among 104 qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .271 — 11th Percentile.

Nick Martinez allowed a slugging percentage of .780 (32 Total Bases / 41 ABs) on fastballs away in 2022 — highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .349 — first Percentile.

Nick Martinez has located his fastball inside 52% of the time (286/549) this season — tied for 2nd highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 35% — 99th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% (51/228) against Nick Martinez with runners in scoring position this season — 10th lowest among in MLB; League Avg: 28% — 12th Percentile.

Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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Padres Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Padres are just 2-13 (.133) after a win as underdogs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .437.

The Padres are just 3-6 (.333) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Padres are just 1-64 (.015) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .052.

The Padres are just 3-62 (.046) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .101.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Padres

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 83-60 (.580) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .718.

The Athletics are just 26-74 (.260) after a loss this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .483.

The Athletics are just 14-34 (.292) after a home loss this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .505.

Padres hitters have a swing rate of just 45% against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

The Padres are just 2-13 (-73.5% ROI) after a win as underdogs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Padres hitters have an OPS of .789 (1,541 PA’s) against LHP this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .742.

Padres hitters have a swing rate of just 45% against LHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .286 (5,539 PA’s) at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .320.

The Athletics are batting just .212 at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

The Athletics are batting just .212 against division opponents since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

The Athletics are batting just .224 this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Padres pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 88.0 MPH (3,591 batted balls) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0.

Padres pitchers have walked 14 of 105 batters (13%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days (12 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Padres pitchers this season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Padres have allowed 3.77 runs per game (283/75) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.65.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Athletics pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Athletics pitchers have walked 639 of 5,842 batters (11%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 6.12 (626.2 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.45.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Athletics pitchers since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Athletics vs. Padres 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
  • Jeffrey Bleday (Athletics): Knee, D10
  • Drew Rucinski (Athletics): Illness, D60
  • Zachary Jackson (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Sean Newcomb (Athletics): Knee, D15
  • Yacksel Ríos (Athletics): Finger, D60
  • Frederic Tarnok (Athletics): Calf, D60
  • Thomas Pomeranz (Padres): Elbow/Flexor, D60
  • Timothy Hill (Padres): Finger, D60
  • Steven Wilson (Padres): Hip, D15
  • Jacob Cronenworth (Padres): Wrist, D10
  • Alek Jacob (Padres): Elbow, D60
  • Ha-Seong Kim (Padres): Abdominal, Day-to-Day
  • Drew Carlton (Padres): Elbow, D60
  • Gary Sánchez (Padres): Wrist, D60
  • Matthew Carpenter (Padres): Elbow, D10
  • Joseph Musgrove (Padres): Shoulder, D15
  • Yu Darvish (Padres): Elbow, D15
  • David Knehr (Padres): Elbow, D60

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