Pick details
| MATCHUP | Oakland Athletics | Los Angeles Angels |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 40-42 | 34-49 |
| Spread | -1.5 151 | +1.5 -184 |
| Moneyline | -108 | -111 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-106) | Under 8.5 (-114) |
| Where | Angel Stadium, Anaheim, California | |
| When | Saturday, June 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:38 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 40-42 on the year and play the Marlins and Dodgers next. The Athletics are batting. 249 on the season, have a .320 OBP, and have a .414 slugging percentage. The Athletics pitching staff has a 4.92 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. Nick Kurtz leads the Athletics with 81 hits and 62 RBI, while Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom have combined for 150 hits and 83 RBI.
Jack Perkins gets the ball for the Athletics, and he is 2-3 with a 6.26 ERA and 57 strikeouts this season. Perkins is 1-0 with a 5.25 ERA and 15 strikeouts in his career against the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels are 34-49 on the year and play the Mariners and Red Sox next. The Los Angeles Angels are batting. 239 on the season, have a .319 OBP, and have a .398 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Angels’ pitching staff has a 4.66 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. Jo Adell leads the Los Angeles Angels with 80 hits and 43 RBI, while Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel have combined for 135 hits and 69 RBI.
Reid Detmers gets the ball for the Los Angeles Angels, and he is 3-5 with a 3.93 ERA and 104 strikeouts this season. Detmers is 2-2 with a 7.94 ERA and 22 strikeouts in his career against the Athletics.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Angels have won four of their last five home games following a home loss.
- The Angels have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games following a win.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in 10 of their last 12 night games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim against American League opponents.
- The Angels have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games as favorites.
Why the Athletics will win
- The Athletics have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against the Angels.
- The Angels have lost each of their last four games as favorites against AL West opponents following a loss.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in 19 of their last 20 games as road underdogs against American League opponents following a road win.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in 14 of their last 15 games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in 11 of their last 12 Saturday night games against the Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Athletics’ last eight games as underdogs against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Angels’ last five games as favorites against the Athletics have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Athletics’ last five games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Angels’ last 10 games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Denzer Guzman has hit a home run in three of the Angels’ last four games against AL West opponents.
- Nolan Schanuel has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
- Reid Detmers has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Jonah Heim has hit a home run in four of his last eight appearances with the Athletics as underdogs.
- Tyler Soderstrom has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last nine games as road underdogs.
- Jack Perkins has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last three appearances against AL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank T25th in the league for runs allowed this season (410).
- The Angels rank 24th in the league for ERA this season (4.63).
- The Athletics rank 29th in the league for home runs allowed this season (120).
- The Athletics are one of only three teams in the league to rank in the top 10 in both home runs and batting average this season.
Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
Detmers has been solid in June, where he’s allowed 13 hits and 6 runs in 26 innings, but I’m never in the business of backing the Angels. The problem is Perkins has allowed 20 hits and 15 runs in his last 18 innings. On the road through 15.2 frames, Perkins has a 6.32 ERA and a .274 allowed batting average. The A’s lineup is showing recently what it’s capable of with all of the quality bats. I’m not interested in a side. I expect offense. Give me the over if forced to pick this contest.
