Angels vs. A’s Prediction
Are the A’s a smart bet to beat the Angels tonight in their season opener at 10:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Angels are -115 money line favorites versus the A’s, who opened as +105 money line underdogs and that’s where the line is now. As for the total, the number hit the board at 8 and that’s where the number currently sits.
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Ricky Nolasco had a decent spring, posting a 3.52 ERA over four starts but it’s troubling for an Angels team that has lacked pitching that he’s their No. 1. He’ll be followed in the rotation by Matt Shoemaker, Garrett Richards, Tyler Skaggs and Jesse Chavez. At least the team still has one of, if not the best player in all of baseball in Mike Trout.
Behind Kendall Graveman the A’s will lead off with Rajai Davis, followed by Matt Joyce, Ryon Healy, Khris Davis, Stephen Vogt, Jed Lowrie, Trevor Plouffe, Yonder Alonso and Marcus Semien in the lineup.
Bet Tonight’s Angels vs. A’s Game
MLB PREDICTION: The A’s have won seven of Graveman’s last 10 home starts dating back to last season, while the Angels are just 5-12 in their last 17 games during Game 1 of a series. They’re also 17-35 in their last 52 games versus a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Angels still are dangerous offensively, but the A’s are getting plus odds and have the better starter so they offer the most value in this matchup.
MONDAY MLB PREDICTION: OAKLAND A’S +105
