Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Oakland Athletics, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, June 17th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Phillies vs. Athletics
The Phillies take on the Athletics on Saturday, June 17th 2023 at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (36-34) vs. Oakland Athletics (19-53)
- Date: Saturday, June 17th 2023
- Time: 4:07 ET
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland
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Philadelphia Phillies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Philadelphia Phillies host the Oakland Athletics, they have a record of 36-34, placing them 3rd in the NL East. The Phillies hope to avoid dropping below .500 when playing on the road, as they are currently 17-23.
Philadelphia's record vs. the runline is just 30-40 despite being favored 42 times through 70 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 29-35.
Cristopher Sánchez will take the mound having yet to factor into a decision, still sitting with a record of 0-0. With an ERA of 6.23, Cristopher Sánchez has had his struggles on the mound. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .278 against the left-hander. With a WOBA allowed of .331, Cristopher Sánchez has not given up a home run so far this year. Sánchez has a WHIP of 1.61, with two walks allowed.
Philadelphia's offense comes into this game averaging 4.5 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. The Phillies have combined to hit .260, which ranks 7th in the league. Overall, the team has hit 77 home runs, placing them 15th. Philadelphia's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 10th with an OBP of .324.
Oakland Athletics - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Philadelphia, the Athletics have a record of just 19-53. This places the team 5th in the AL West. Oakland has had their problems at home, going just 9-27 at Oakland Coliseum.
Oakland's record against the runline, while being favored one times in 72 games, sits at 31-41. The team's over/under record comes in at 37-32 with an average betting line of 9.
The Athletics will send James Kaprielian to the mound with an overall record of 2-6. James Kaprielian will be looking to bring down an ERA of 6.89. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .268. Opposing hitters have gone deep eight times against James Kaprielian, who has a WOBA allowed of .356. Kaprielian has a WHIP of 1.71, with 30 walks allowed.
On offense, Oakland has struggled to bring runners across the plate, averaging just 3.6 runs per game. Together, the Athletics offense has the 24th-ranked batting average, at .223. The team's lineup has gone deep a total of 66 times, good for 19th in the league. To date, Oakland has the MLB's 22nd-rated OBP, sitting at .305.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Phillies vs. Athletics
Heading into today's matchup between Philadelphia and Oakland, the Phillies are the betting favorite at -175 on the moneyline. Philadelphia's implied win probability sits at 63.64%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Phillies on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Phillies Moneyline -175
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