MLB Odds: A's vs. Phillies prediction, odds, and pick

The Oakland A's and Philadelphia Phillies are playing their first inter-league game of the 2022 MLB season on Friday. The A’s are rebuilding after selling off their star players. Philadelphia signed Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos in the offseason. Zack Wheeler will start for the Phillies. He was runner-up for NL Cy Young in 2021. The Phillies have surrounded Bryce Harper with more talent. They are aiming for a deep postseason run this year. FanDuel Sportsbook has a bettors' bonus for losing bets.

Montas is expected to start the season for Oakland. Montas had a 13-9 record with a 3.37 ERA and 207 strikeouts last year. The A's will struggle to score runs, but they can keep the game close.

The Phillies are favorites to win this game. The most experienced hitters on the A's roster are Jed Lowrie and Elvis Andrus. Wheeler and Harper are the best players in the game and they should be able to get after Frankie Montas.

The Phillies are expected to beat the Athletics in their season-opener. Zack Wheeler and Bryce Harper are likely to be the stars for Philly.