Cincinnati Reds vs Oakland Athletics Prediction 9/14/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Reds vs Athletics Prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 14th at the Sutter Health Park the third game of this series, with the Athletics having the 2-0 lead. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Athletics Preview

The Athletics have a 69-80 record this season and are sitting on the last place of the AL West. The Athletics have a 32-42 home record and are 74-69 in over/under. They are coming off a 11-5 home victory over the Reds, and have three straight wins. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 games and are playing the Red Sox and the Pirates next.

The Athletics have a .255 batting average this season, .321 OBP and .436 Slugging percentage. Athletics’ pitching staff has a 4.78 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. Brent Rooker leads the Athletics with 157 hits, while Jacob Wilson is the team’s best hitter with a .318 batting average. Tyler Soderstrom adds a team-high 88 RBI, while Nick Kurtz adds a team-high 31 home runs. 

Luis Morales (R) is the projected starter for the Athletics, and he has a 3-1 record, 2.73 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP. 

Cincinnati Reds Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have a 74-74 record this season and are sitting in the third place of the NL Central. The Reds have a 34-40 road record and are 55-85 in over/under. They are coming off a 5-11 road defeat by the A’s, and have back-to-back losses. Under is 5-1-1 in their last 7 games and are playing the Cardinals and the Cubs next.

The Reds have a .246 batting average this season, .316 OBP and .390 slugging percentage. Cincinnati’s pitching staff has a 3.96 ERA and 1.24 WHIP.  Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds with 154 hits, and in RBI, with 82, adding a team-high 19 home runs. He is also the team’s best hitter with a .265 batting average.

Nick Lodolo (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Reds, and he has an 8-7 record, 3.10 ERA and 1.03 WHIP.

Cincinnati Reds @ Athletics Betting Trends: September 14, 2025

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Morales      Record this season: 3-1      ERA: 2.73
• Home Record: 2-1
• Last 5 against Reds: –

Why the Athletics will win

• The Athletics have won each of their last four games as underdogs against National League opponents.
• The Reds have lost five of their last six games as favorites against American League opponents following a loss.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against the Reds.
• The Reds have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as favorites against AL West opponents following a loss.
• The Reds have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five road games against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Reds have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five road games against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Reds have lost the first inning in four of their last five road games against opponents that held a losing record.

• Probable Starting Pitcher: Nick Lodolo      Record this season: 8-7      ERA: 3.10
• Road Record: 5-5
• Last 5 against Athletics: 0-0

Why the Cincinnati Reds will win

• The Reds have won each of their last six day games following a loss.
• The Athletics have lost nine of their last 10 day games following a home win.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against National League opponents following a win.
• The Reds have covered the run line in four of their last five day games against American League opponents following a loss.
• The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six Sunday games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Athletics’ last four day games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Reds’ last six games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Athletics’ last eight games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Reds’ last three games as favorites.

Athletics Player Prop Facts

• Shea Langeliers has recorded a Double in three of the Athletics’ last four games as underdogs.
• Lawrence Butler has hit at least one home run in four of the Athletics’ last five games against the Reds.
• Lawrence Butler has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight home appearances.
• Jacob Wilson ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.318) this season.

Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts

• Nick Lodolo has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
• Nick Lodolo has recorded six or more strikeouts in 10 of his last 11 appearances with the Reds as road favorites.
• Austin Hays has recorded at least one hit in each of the Reds’ last 10 games.
• Will Benson has hit a home run in each of the Reds’ last three games as favorites against the Athletics.
• Elly De La Cruz ranks 7th in the league in Steals (35) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Athletics rank 2nd in the league for doubles this season (274).
• The Athletics rank 3rd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.436).
• The Reds rank 6th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.236).
• The Reds rank 23rd in the league for home runs this season (148).

Reds vs Athletics Prediction

The Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 head-to-head meetings against the Reds, and have won their last three home meetings against the Reds. Over is 3-2 in their last 5 meetings.

In this Reds vs Athletics Prediction, the Reds are coming as -115 road favorites. Lodolo has been excellent on the road for the Reds, with a 2.36 road ERA, and he has two shutouts in his last three starts. The Reds have a better bullpen, while the A’s are much weaker against left-handed pitching, so I like the value with the road team as slight favorites. Take the Cincinnati Reds on the moneyline on the road in this one.