- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: May 21, 2025
- Who: Los Angeles Angels vs. Athletics
- Time: 7:05 p.m. PST
- Where: Sutter Health Park (West Sacramento, CA)
The MLB presents an exciting American League West clash on Wednesday, featuring the Los Angeles Angels (22-25) taking on the Athletics (22-27).
The Athletics are struggling this season and now face a surging Angels team on a five-game win streak. After tough losses, including blowouts against the Giants, the A’s desperately need a turnaround.
The Angels are capitalizing on their momentum, even without Mike Trout, with Kochanowicz showing promise by allowing only one earned run over 6.2 innings against the Dodgers. He has a 4.71 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP this season.
Meanwhile, the A’s offense has stalled. Over the past week, it has ranked 24th in wRC+ (81) and 25th in wOBA (.282), scoring just 2.3 runs per game during a seven-game losing streak.
JP Sears holds a respectable 3.31 ERA but gave up four earned runs in his last outing. The Angels, while powerful, struggle against lefties, ranking last in wRC+ against them, which could benefit the A’s.
The Angels are clicking offensively, with Schanuel batting .277 and Ward contributing 13 home runs.
They rank 10th in wRC+ (108) and wOBA (.323) over the last week, suggesting they may have little trouble against Sears, who has difficulty limiting hard-hit balls.
While the Athletics have had challenges at the plate, their recent games have frequently hit the over, sporting a 7-3 record in their last 10 matchups.
With both offenses showing power potential and shaky pitching, betting on the over tonight is the play.
Best Bet: Over 10.5 Runs at -115 odds
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