Oakland Athletics vs San Diego Padres Prediction MLB Picks 6/12/24

The Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres meet Wednesday in MLB game 3 action at Petco Park. Here’s a Oakland Athletics vs San Diego Padres Prediction.

Oakland Athletics Betting Preview

The Oakland Athletics are 26-43 on the year and play the Twins and Royals next. The Oakland Athletics have scored 8 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 8 games. The Oakland Athletics have lost 8 of their last 10 games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Abraham Toro leads the Oakland Athletics with 68 hits and 24 RBI, while JJ Bleday and Brent Rooker have combined for 112 hits and 64 RBI.

San Diego Padres Betting Preview

The San Diego Padres are 36-35 on the year and play the Mets and Phillies next. The San Diego Padres have scored 13 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 4 of their last 5 games. The San Diego Padres have won 12 straight games when scoring 4 or more runs. Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the San Diego Padres with 79 hits and 35 RBI, while Jurickson Profar and Jake Cronenworth have combined for 145 hits and 90 RBI.

Oakland Athletics vs San Diego Padres Pitching Matchup

Hogan Harris gets the ball for the Oakland Athletics, and he is 0-0 with a 2.21 ERA and 18 strikeouts this season. Harris has allowed 7 hits and 1 earned run in his last 11.2 innings. Harris has a 1.00 ERA and .138 allowed batting average in 9 road innings. This will be Harris’ first career game against the San Diego Padres.

Michael King gets the ball for the San Diego Padres, and he is 5-4 with a 3.58 ERA and 83 strikeouts this season. King has allowed 8 hits and 1 run in his last 12 innings. King has a 4.26 ERA and .207 allowed batting average in 31.2 home innings. This will be King’s second career game against the Oakland Athletics.

Why the San Diego Padres will win

• The Padres have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against American League opponents following a win.
• The Athletics have lost each of their last six road games against NL West opponents.
• The Padres have covered the run line in eight of their last nine home games against AL West opponents.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last four road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Padres have led after 5 innings in each of their last five home games against AL West opponents.

Oakland Athletics vs San Diego Padres Prediction

Those who have followed along all year know I’m not excited to back the San Diego Padres, especially at prices this steep. The Padres have underachieved time and time again and right when you’re ready to believe in them, they let you down. However, I have even less interest in backing the Athletics. The Padres are the better team, no matter how you slice it, and Michael King has been solid this season over a large sample size. Give me the Padres, and I’ll lay the RL to shave down the juice.