- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: April 7, 2025
- Who: San Diego Padres vs. Athletics
- Time: 7:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Sutter Health Park (West Sacramento, CA)
Tonight, the Athletics will host the Padres in an interleague matchup at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA.
This game marks the beginning of a three-game series, with the Padres favored at -155 on the moneyline and a total set at 8.5 runs. The Padres are looking to secure their seventh consecutive win against the Athletics.
In their first nine games of 2025, they’ve hit seven home runs and have a slash line of .279/.344/.410. The bullpen has been strong, going 3-0 with four saves and a 1.54 ERA over 35 innings.
Michael King will pitch in Sacramento on Monday night. After a tough debut against the Braves, he allowed three earned runs in 2.2 innings. He bounced back last Tuesday with five scoreless innings and 11 strikeouts against the Guardians.
The Athletics took on the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, seeking a three-game sweep at Coors Field. After snapping a four-game losing streak with a 6-3 win in 11 innings on Friday, they won 7-4 on Saturday.
In their first nine games of 2025, the Athletics have hit 14 home runs with a batting average of .236. Their bullpen has thrown 33 innings, posting a 1-1 record with three saves and a 5.73 ERA.
Luis Severino is set to pitch on Monday. The 31-year-old right-hander had a solid debut, allowing three hits and four walks over six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Mariners. However, he struggled last Tuesday, giving up six runs in a loss to the Cubs.
Both teams are hitting well in April. They are tied for ninth with a .751 team OPS. The Padres are averaging 4.4 runs per game, while the Athletics score 4.2 runs per game in their five outings this month.
Remember that this game is at a minor league stadium, which typically leads to higher scoring due to the smaller park dimensions.
With the over hitting in seven of the last 10 games, betting on Over 8.5 Runs is the best bet in this matchup.
Best Bet: Over 8.5 runs at +100 odds
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