MLB · Sat, Jun 20 · 10:05 PM

Angels at Athletics

O/U 9.5 · RL Athletics -1.5 · Sutter Health Park

GARY'S PICK

MLBvs Angels· -168

Under the lights at Sutter Health Park, the surging Athletics look to stay hot in West Sacramento and clinch their series against a reeling Angels squad. This game is all about two completely opposite psychological trajectories: Oakland is riding a massive high after roaring back from an 11-4 deficit on Friday night to win 12-11 in extra innings, while the Angels are struggling to pick up the pieces of a traumatizing bullpen collapse. With the A's sitting just half a game out of first place in the AL West, their young core is playing with an energy and confidence that the depleted Angels simply cannot match right now. Starting pitcher J.T. Ginn (5-3, 2.91 ERA) gives Oakland a highly reliable anchor tonight. He took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against this same Angels squad back in May, and with the fresh loss of superstar Mike Trout to a hamstring injury just two days ago, Ginn faces an even weaker version of that lineup. Though Ginn's 3.86 xERA suggests the market is overpaying for a slightly fragile ERA, his heavy sinker and 1.20 GO/AO ground-ball profile are the perfect antidote to the warm, dry Sacramento air and the 7-mph wind blowing out to center field. Conversely, Angels starter Walbert Ureña is a ticking time bomb; his high-velocity stuff is paired with a disastrous 5.1 BB/9 walk rate. In a hitter's park like Sutter Health Park, putting runners on base via the free pass against Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers—who have combined for 37 home runs—is a recipe for multi-run innings. The strongest argument against backing the A's is the fresh loss of high-leverage reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to the injured list today, which could test their late-inning depth. However, the Angels' bullpen is in a state of absolute catastrophe. Jordan Romano has struggled mightily with a 10.13 ERA, and the team was recently forced to throw position players to preserve arms. Compounding this, the Angels are starting sub-replacement level Tyler Heineman (.410 OPS) at catcher due to injuries, creating a massive defensive and run-prevention liability. Combined with the Angels' error-prone infield (48 errors to Oakland's 30), the A's have every advantage on the field, on the mound, and in the dugout. Trust the hotter team in the better mental spot to finish the job.

Starting pitcher J.T. Ginn (5-3, 2.91 ERA) gives Oakland a highly reliable anchor tonight. He took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against this same Angels squad back in May, and with the fresh loss of superstar Mike Trout to a hamstring injury just two days ago, Ginn faces an even weaker version of that lineup. Though Ginn's 3.86 xERA suggests the market is overpaying for a slightly fragile ERA, his heavy sinker and 1.20 GO/AO ground-ball profile are the perfect antidote to the warm, dry Sacramento air and the 7-mph wind blowing out to center field. Conversely, Angels starter Walbert Ureña is a ticking time bomb; his high-velocity stuff is paired with a disastrous 5.1 BB/9 walk rate. In a hitter's park like Sutter Health Park, putting runners on base via the free pass against Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers—who have combined for 37 home runs—is a recipe for multi-run innings.

The strongest argument against backing the A's is the fresh loss of high-leverage reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to the injured list today, which could test their late-inning depth. However, the Angels' bullpen is in a state of absolute catastrophe. Jordan Romano has struggled mightily with a 10.13 ERA, and the team was recently forced to throw position players to preserve arms. Compounding this, the Angels are starting sub-replacement level Tyler Heineman (.410 OPS) at catcher due to injuries, creating a massive defensive and run-prevention liability. Combined with the Angels' error-prone infield (48 errors to Oakland's 30), the A's have every advantage on the field, on the mound, and in the dugout. Trust the hotter team in the better mental spot to finish the job.

The pick & result

Published pick: Athletics ML -168
Published odds: -168
Result: Lost
Final score: 7-0

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The read

Injuries noted

Athletics: [NEW] Mark Leiter Jr. (RP) — Hip (Right): The Athletics placed Leiter on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Thursday, with a right hip impingement, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. (Jun 20 — 0d ago) [KNOWN] Brooks Kriske (RP) — Shoulder (Right): Kriske (shoulder) began a throwing progression Thursday, MLB.com reports. (Jun 16 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Brent Rooker (DH) — Knee (Left): The Athletics placed Rooker on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Tuesday, due to a bone bruise in his left knee. (Jun 12 — 8d ago) [KNOWN] Luis Severino (SP) — Shoulder (Right): The Athletics announced Tuesday that Severino has been diagnosed with a strain of his right shoulder capsule and subscapularis muscle and will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. (Jun 3 — 17d ago) [KNOWN] Denzel Clarke (Center Fielder) — Hamstring (Left): Clarke (hamstring) will receive a platelet-rich plasma injection Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. (May 26 — 25d ago) Angels: [NEW] Grayson Rodriguez (SP) — Back (Not Specified): Rodriguez (back) recently underwent an MRI that came back clean, per MLB.com. (Jun 19 — 1d ago) [NEW] Mike Trout (CF) — Hamstring (Not Specified): Trout, who was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Thursday, said he's beginning to feel better and is hopeful it will be a short stay on the shelf, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. (Jun 18 — 2d ago) [KNOWN] Travis d'Arnaud (C) — Foot (Right): D'Arnaud (foot) is no longer wearing a walking boot, and he played catch on the field Wednesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. (Jun 13 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Yusei Kikuchi (SP) — Shoulder (Left): Kikuchi (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a throwing program in mid-June, per MLB.com. (Jun 13 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Jorge Soler (DH) — Oblique (Left): Soler (oblique) ran on the field and did some light baseball activities Friday, per MLB.com. (Jun 13 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Adam Frazier (2B) — Elbow (Right): Frazier (elbow) took part in light baseball activities Friday, per MLB.com. (Jun 13 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Jack Kochanowicz (SP) — Elbow (Right): Kochanowicz (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports. (Jun 10 — 10d ago) [KNOWN] Sebastian Rivero (C) — Hand (Left): Rivero was removed from Tuesday's game against the Astros with an apparent left hand injury, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. (Jun 10 — 10d ago) [KNOWN] Yoan Moncada (3B) — Knee (Right): Moncada will require surgery on his right knee, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. (Jun 8 — 11d ago) [KNOWN] Gustavo Campero (Right Fielder) — Hand (Right): The Angels selected Campero's contract from Double-A Rocket City and placed him on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a fractured hand. (Jun 6 — 14d ago)

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Props on this game

GARY'S PICK
ZACH NETOHITS UNDER 0.5
MLBAngels· +152
LOST · ACTUAL 1
Zach Neto faces a significant statistical disadvantage tonight against Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn. This season, Ginn has been nearly untouchable for right-handed batters, holding them to a .148 batting average and a meager .477 OPS across 108 at-bats. Neto, a right-handed hitter, enters the game with a .225 season average and has struggled with consistency, going hitless in 5 of his last 10 games, including an 0-for-4 performance in yesterday's contest. Ginn's ability to suppress right-handed production was on full display earlier this season when he took a no-hitter into the 9th inning against this same Angels lineup. Given Ginn's elite splits and Neto's recent 19.0% hit rate over his last 42 at-bats, the value lies in the under at plus money.
Zach Neto
Hits under 0.5
+152 · LOST · ACTUAL 1
Angels
Zach Neto faces a significant statistical disadvantage tonight against Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn.
This season, Ginn has been nearly untouchable for right-handed batters, holding them to a .148 batting average and a meager .477 OPS across 108 at-bats. Neto, a right-handed hitter, enters the game with a .225 season average and has struggled with consistency, going hitless in 5 of his last 10 games, including an 0-for-4 performance in yesterday's contest.
Ginn's ability to suppress right-handed production was on full display earlier this season when he took a no-hitter into the 9th inning against this same Angels lineup. Given Ginn's elite splits and Neto's recent 19.0% hit rate over his last 42 at-bats, the value lies in the under at plus money.
GARY'S PICK
SHEA LANGELIERSH+R+RBI UNDER 2.5
MLBAthletics· -140
LOST · ACTUAL 3
While Shea Langeliers possesses significant power (19 HR), a 2.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs line is exceptionally high when facing a pitcher of Walbert Ureña's caliber. Ureña enters with a 2.60 season ERA and has been even more effective recently, posting a 2.48 ERA over his last five starts. He is specifically effective against right-handed hitters like Langeliers, holding them to a .211 batting average. Ureña utilizes high-velocity heat (4-seam/Sinker at 97.6 mph) and a 1.21 ground-ball-to-fly-out ratio to limit explosive innings. To clear 2.5 HRR, Langeliers would likely need multiple hits or a home run with additional run production; however, in a matchup against a pitcher allowing so few base runners and utilizing heavy ground-ball stuff, the probability of Langeliers failing to accumulate three combined units is high.
Shea Langeliers
H+R+RBI under 2.5
-140 · LOST · ACTUAL 3
Athletics
While Shea Langeliers possesses significant power (19 HR), a 2.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs line is exceptionally high when facing a pitcher of Walbert Ureña's caliber. Ureña enters with a 2.60 season ERA and has been even more effective recently, posting a 2.48 ERA over his last five starts.
He is specifically effective against right-handed hitters like Langeliers, holding them to a .211 batting average. Ureña utilizes high-velocity heat (4-seam/Sinker at 97.6 mph) and a 1.21 ground-ball-to-fly-out ratio to limit explosive innings.
To clear 2.5 HRR, Langeliers would likely need multiple hits or a home run with additional run production; however, in a matchup against a pitcher allowing so few base runners and utilizing heavy ground-ball stuff, the probability of Langeliers failing to accumulate three combined units is high.

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