- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: June 9, 2025
- Who: Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels
- Time: 6:38 p.m. PST
- Where: Angel Stadium (Anaheim, CA)
The Athletics and the Angels will clash in a three-game series at Angel Stadium on Monday.
Both the Los Angeles Angels and the Athletics ended their last series on a positive note, surprising the Mariners and the Orioles, respectively.
The Angels, currently holding a 5½ game advantage over the Athletics, are favored to win the series opener after sweeping the A’s on their recent road trip, where they averaged seven runs per game.
Oakland will send Jeffery Springs (5-4, 4.66 ERA) to face off against Yusei Kikuchi (1-5, 3.23 ERA).
Neither pitcher participated in their last series against each other. Springs has been notably effective at inducing soft contact, showcasing an above-average performance in minimizing high exit velocities and hard-hit rates, according to Statcast.
He’ll look to leverage that against an Angels lineup ranked 27th overall in weighted runs created plus.
The A’s had a rough month in May, but they come into this matchup after an unexpected series victory over the Orioles and are presented with a chance against Kikuchi.
Kikuchi’s stats reveal a concerning 1.59 WHIP, a high rate of hard contact, and an increasing 12.9 walk rate, indicating potential problems against an Oakland team that has been consistent against lefties, ranking second in BABIP.
While the A’s have been inconsistent lately, a deeper analysis suggests that they possess a stronger offensive lineup that could shine in this matchup.
Expect the Athletics to pull off an upset, as their young core has the potential to secure a win in the series opener.
Best Bet: Athletics Money Line at +118 odds
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