At the onset of the season, the A’s were favored to earn their fourth consecutive playoff berth. Oakland continues to ride its Moneyball formula that made them famous. Moneyball was compelling enough to create a major motion picture to tell the story. Second in the majors for quality starts is indicative of the A’s superb talent acquisition. Although they are 4th in the AL West, the Angles are among the most entertaining teams with the baseball betting odds. Usually, Los Angeles boasts all-star sluggers Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. However, Trout is out with a calf injury.
Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, July 31, 2021, 4:05 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California |
| Athletics at Angels TV Coverage: | FS1 |
| Athletics vs. Angels Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Check Back Later |
Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels Betting Odds Analysis
On this occasion, sports betting should be split evenly. Oakland is a favorite of sharps as a quality road team. Squares love home teams with superstars. Thus, the Angels and Ohtani meet their needs.
On the whole, the A’s consistently delivered strong betting value. Especially in away games. Counter to that is an Angels team that is one of the biggest money losers on the board. Wise Guys hate Los Angeles for their poor pitching. At home, that trait makes them incredibly risky and has poor values.
Oakland Athletics Team Overview
Oakland enters this game on a cooler. To illustrate, the A’s have dropped five of their previous eight games. While eight of their last ten matchups stayed under the number. Oakland is 56-45 straight up, 55-46 vs. the run line, and 45-54-2 under the total. MLB metrics show Oakland 15th for run production and 10th for earned run average. MLB bullpen rankings show the A’s a solid 10th for ERA.
Los Angeles Angels Team Overview
Late on, the Angels got the cash in four of their last five games. Six of their last seven tilts stayed under the number. Now Los Angeles is 50-49 straight up, 46-53 vs. the run line, and 56-42-1 over the total. LA ranks 9th for run production, 6th for home runs, and 25th for earned run average. Of major concern is that Los Angeles ranks 24th for bullpen ERA.
Certainly, the injury to four-time AL MVP Mike Trout comes at an inopportune time. When he was sidelined, Trout was hitting .333 with a slugging percentage of .624 and OPS of 1.090.
And then there is 2021 All-Star and al MVP candidate Shohei Ohtani. Many fans forget that he was the 2018 AL Rookie of the Year. But what they don’t forget is that Ohtani now has 35 home runs, a .679 slugging percentage, and 1.040 OPS.
Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends
- Oakland is 12-4 in their last 16 games with the Angels
- Six of the previous nine games in this series stayed under the number
- Oakland is 3-1 in their last four games at Anaheim
- Four of the last six in this series at LA went over the total
Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels SBG Free Pick
Despite the recent performance of both teams, the A’s are the better value with the MLB odds. Trout leaves a huge hole in the Angels lineup.
A’s at Angels SBG Best Bet: Oakland A’s.