Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics

ANGELS VS ATHLETICS

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Today’s matchup is between the Los Angeles Angels (22-29) and the Oakland Athletics (31-22). The Angels have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Athletics have won 3 of their last 5 games.

The Angels are starting Jose Quintana (LHP), on the mound who is 0-3 on the season pitching a 7.92 ERA, 4.45 FIP, .376 wOBA, K% of 30.0%, BB% of 14.7%, 91.0 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.92 WHIP in 30.2 innings pitched.

The Athletics are starting Cole Irvin (LHP), who is 3-6 on the season with a 3.92 ERA, 3.74 FIP, .314 wOBA, K% of 17.3%, BB% of 4.5%, 90.5 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.26 WHIP in 57.1 innings pitched.

The Angels are 27th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Athletics are 11th.

On the hitting side, the Angels have a .319 wOBA and a .312 OBP. The Athletics have a .317 wOBA and a .312 OBP. The Angels have 65 HRs this season while the Athletics have 70 HRs.

The A's have better starting & relieving pitching, but the Angels and A's are pretty even when it comes to hitting. That said I like the Athletics to win the game.

  • LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
  • LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against Oakland.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels' last 6 games on the road.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games against LA Angels.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games at home.

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