Athletics vs. Marlins Betting Prediction

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Miami Marlins and the Athletics on Sunday, June 4th at loanDepot Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Athletics vs. Marlins Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Oakland Athletics: 12-48 SU / OU 32-26 / Runline 22-38Miami Marlins: 31-28 SU / OU 26-30 / Runline 25-34

If the Athletics are going to climb out of last place in the AL West, they will need to turn things around with a win over the Marlins. Heading into the game, the Athletics have lost three straight games and stand with an overall record of 12-48. On the road, the Athletics are 5-24 and 7-24 at home. The team’s overall series record is 2-16.

• The Athletics have three straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of -3.5.
• The Athletics have been favored in 1.7% of their games and have runline records of 12-19 and 10-19 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 55% of the Athletics’ 60 games at 32-26.

On a record of 31-28, the Marlins are 2nd in the NL East. Currently, they are 3.5 games out of the division lead. Against the Athletics, they will be seeking their 3rd straight win. On the road, they have a record of 14-15 while going 17-13 at home. Miami’s overall series record is 9-9.

• The Marlins have covered the runline in two straight games and have a season-long run margin of -0.7.
• The Marlins have been favored in 44.1% of their games and have runline records of 11-19 and 14-15 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Marlins have an over/under record of just 26-30.

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Pitching Matchup

In his most recent outing, Paul Blackburn faced the Braves and allowed one run on four hits across four innings. Although he didn’t get the win or the loss, his team, the Athletics, won the game by a score of 7-2.

Heading into today’s game, Miami starter Sandy Alcantara has pitched at least six innings in two straight games. For the season, he has an ERA of 4.93 and record of 2-5. His total strikeout figure stands at 60 with a slugging percentage allowed of .369. Currently, Alcantara has a WHIP of 1.27 and WOBA allowed of .299.

Alcantara is coming off an outing in which he took a no-decision after tossing 6 1/3 and earning a quality start. The Marlins ended up losing the game 9-4 to the Padres. Individually, Alcantara allowed five hits leading to four earned runs.

Athletics vs. Marlins Offense Outlook

The Athletics have played 60 games so far this season and are currently ranked 27th in the league with an average of 3.4 runs per game. In terms of home run hitting, Oakland is 16th, having hit the ball out of the park 57 times. Their overall batting average is .218, including .222 on the road and .200 at home.

Oakland Athletics Team Hitting Stats

Oakland Athletics Top Hitters: Last Five Games

This season, Miami is currently ranked 24th in the league in terms of runs scored, averaging 3.8 runs per game. Their home run count currently stands at 55, which is 18th in the MLB. The team’s batting average of .260 is 5th in the league, including 7th on the road compared to 7th at home.

Miami Marlins Top Hitters vs. Righties

Miami Marlins Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Free MLB Pick

It’s pretty obvious that the Oakland A’s are trying to preserve revenue by paying the least amount of money they can for players. The butt of Sunday’s joke is Paul Blackburn, a 29-year old retread who has been up and down between MLB and AAA. Blackburn’s career MLB ERA is over five. He’s been playing AAA baseball this season and opposing hitters have torched him for a 7.50 ERA and 2.17 WHIP! The Fish are now 6-2 over their last 8 games. Miami will have Sandy Alcantara on the mound Sunday. Alcantara hasn’t looked like himself as of late, but a date with the free-swinging A’s are just what the doctor ordered. I’m betting the Marlins again at -245.