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Best Picks for Angels vs. Athletics

MLB: Athletics at Los Angeles Dodgers
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  • What: MLB Regular Season Game
  • When:  May 19, 2025
  • Who:  Los Angeles Angels vs. Athletics
  • Time:  7:05 p.m. PST
  • Where: Sutter Health Park (West Sacramento, CA)

The Los Angeles Angels will face the Athletics on Monday night in the first game of a four-game AL West series.

The Angels are coming off a 6-4 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers, thanks to three home runs, while the Athletics lost 3-2 to the San Francisco Giants.

Jose Soriano (2-4, 3.46 ERA) will start for the Angels, and J.T. Ginn (1-1, 4.61 ERA) will take the mound for the Athletics.

The Angels rank fifth in the AL West and have struggled offensively, batting .220/.282/.398 and averaging 4.02 runs per game.

Despite their recent loss, the Athletics boast a solid offense, with an 11th-place team OPS (.725) and 4.23 runs per game. They have a key player in Brent Rooker, who has hit 10 homers with a .444 slugging percentage.

Both teams have had difficulties with their bullpens, with the Athletics at 28th (5.82 ERA) and the Angels last at 30th (7.06 ERA).

The Athletics have won eight of their last ten encounters with the Angels, making them the favorites in this matchup. Take the Athletics on the money line at -140 odds as the best bet in this game.

Best Bet: Athletics Money Line at -140 odds

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