Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics Prediction 5/19/25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Monday, May 19, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (20-25, 11-15 Away) completed one of the biggest shocks this season, as they swept the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road. Not only was it the Angels’ first series sweep of the season, but it was also the first time the Dodgers were swept this year. Before that, the Angels lost to the Padres and Orioles. In Game 3, a 6-4 victory at the Dodgers, Taylor Ward and Travis d’Arnaud led the team with two RBI apiece, while Yusei Kikuchi pitched for 5.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on three hits with seven strikeouts and four walks. Shaun Anderson was credited with the win.

This season, the Angels average 4.02 runs per game (21st in the MLB) on a .220/.282/.398 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.08 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (29th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .197 batting average, 12 home runs, and 25 RBI this season.

Jose Soriano will take the mound for the Angels on Monday. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 2-4 record in nine starts this year with a 3.46 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 52.0 innings.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-25, 8-13 Home) are going through their worst period of the season after losing five consecutive games. The A’s lost four straight series to the Mariners, Yankees, Dodgers, and Giants. They were swept by San Francisco in three games on the road. In the most recent 3-2 defeat, Lawrence Butler led the offense with two RBI, while Jeffrey Springs pitched 6.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on two hits with five strikeouts and no walks. Tyler Ferguson took the loss.

This year, the Athletics average 4.23 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .251/.311/.414 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.12 ERA (26th) and 1.49 WHIP (28th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .272 batting average, ten home runs, and 30 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is J.T. Ginn, who is 1-1 in three starts this season, with a 4.61 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 13.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Athletics’ last four games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Angels’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Angels’ last 10 games as underdogs.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last four games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Athletics rank 28th in the league for hits allowed this season (433).
• The Athletics rank T27th in the league for steals this season (21).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for steals this season (19).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (115).

Angels vs Athletics Prediction

The Athletics won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. Six of the last ten H2Hs went Over, which was also the case in six of the Angels’ previous ten games. The Athletics’ recent games were usually high-scoring, as eight of their last ten went Over. I am backing Over in this one not only because of the starters, but because of the fact that these two teams have some of the weakest bullpens in the MLB. Los Angeles’ bullpen allows a league-high 7.06 ERA, while the A’s allow a 5.82 ERA (28th). Jose Soriano allowed a .296 BA in 27 at-bats against the Athletics. Go with Over.