Athletics 2024 Odds: World Series

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Athletics 2024 Odds: World Series

The Oakland Athletics (0-0) are among the bottom half of teams in the big leagues, with current odds of +50000 to win the World Series (No. 29 in MLB). They are +25000 to win the AL West (fifth in the division).

Want to bet on the Athletics to win the World Series? Keep scrolling to find Oakland’s World Series odds, plus playoff futures information (if available). We also have team and player stats available to help you with your wagers.

Athletics odds to win AL West, win World Series

  • Odds to win the World Series: +50000
  • Odds to win the AL West: +25000

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  • The Athletics’ pitching staff was 25th in Major League Baseball last year at 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Oakland had the 29th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (5.49).
  • Last year the Athletics had MLB’s second-worst WHIP (1.521).
  • Oakland averaged 1.1 home runs per game to rank 20th in baseball with 171 total home runs last season.
  • Last year the Athletics slugged .370, the lowest average in baseball.
  • Oakland ranked last in MLB with a .223 batting average.
  • Brent Rooker produced a .817 OPS last season, hitting .246/.329/.488 with 20 doubles, 30 home runs, 49 walks and 69 RBI. He also nabbed four bases.
  • Last year, Esteury Ruiz hit .254/.309/.345 with five home runs, 47 RBI, and a 4% walk rate. He also added 65 stolen bases.
  • At the plate, J.D. Davis produced a .738 OPS, hitting .248/.325/.413 with 23 doubles, 18 home runs, 52 walks and 47 RBI. He also nabbed one base.
  • Shea Langeliers delivered a .205/.268/.413 slash line with 19 doubles, 22 home runs, 34 walks and 63 RBI last year.