Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 9-2-23 MLB Picks
The Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics clash Saturday in game 2 of an MLB series at Oakland Coliseum. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Angels need a win after losing 8 of their last 11 games. The Angels are 11.5 games out of a wild card spot. The Angels pitching staff is 25th in ERA (4.72), 26th in WHIP (1.41) and 22nd in quality starts (41). The Angels' offense is 11th in runs per game (4.74), 15th in batting average (.252) and 3rd in homers (196). Shohei Ohtani leads the Angels with 150 hits and 95 RBI, while Brandon Drury and Luis Rengifo have combined for 196 hits and 110 RBI. Griffin Canning gets the ball, and he is 7-4 with a 4.38 ERA and 110 strikeouts this season. Canning is 2-3 with a 4.79 ERA and 40 strikeouts in his career against the Athletics.
Oakland Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Athletics have the worst record in baseball at 40-95. The Athletics pitching staff is 30th in ERA (5.68), 30th in WHIP (1.53) and 30th in quality starts (25). The Athletics offense is 30th in runs per game (3.64), 30th in batting average (.224) and 23rd in homers (138). Esteury Ruiz leads the Athletics with 98 hits and 40 RBI, while Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers have combined for 172 hits and 102 RBI. Paul Blackburn gets the ball, and he is 3-4 with a 3.93 ERA and 86 strikeouts this season. Blackburn is 2-0 with a 2.74 ERA and 12 strikeouts in his career against the Angels.
Randy’s Pick
The Athletics are a team we've faded all season long but laying juice with the Angels doesn't seem ideal. The Angels look like a team that's ready for the season to end and has no more fight left. Also, Griffin Canning has had issues keeping the ball in the park, and an argument can be made Paul Blackburn is the better pitcher this season. Blackburn has a 3.93 ERA on the season and a 3.77 ERA at home. I don't do this often but give me the A's and the plus money.
