Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 6/9/25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 9, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (26-41, 14-18 Away) went through a rough patch of nine consecutive defeats, but they did bounce back and won three of the last four games, beating the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series in the process. Prior to that series, the A’s were swept by the Astros and Blue Jays and lost the series to the Twins. In last night’s 5-1 victory over Baltimore, Jacob Lopez pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run (none earned) on four hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Sean Newcomb was credited with the win. 

This season, the Athletics average 4.31 runs per game (14th in the MLB) on a .257/.324/.418 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.68 ERA (30th) and 1.53 WHIP (30th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .260 batting average, 14 home runs, and 44 RBI this season.

Jeffrey Springs will take the mound for the Athletics on Monday. The 32-year-old left-hander has a 5-4 record in 12 starts this year with a 4.66 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 67.2 innings.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (30-34, 12-16 Home) won back-to-back series as they beat the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners. The Angels had a chance to sweep the Mariners after winning the opening two games, but fell short 3-2 in Game 3 on Sunday. Taylor Ward drove in both RBIs for the Angels, while Tyler Anderson took the loss after allowing three runs on eight hits with six strikeouts and one walk in 4.2 innings. 

This year, the Athletics average 4.22 runs per game (18th in the MLB) on a .225/.287/.406 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.85 ERA (24th) and 1.52 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .212 batting average, 18 home runs, and 45 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Yusei Kikuchi, who is 1-5 in 13 starts this season, with a 3.23 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 69.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Athletics’ last four games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Six of the Angels’ last seven home games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 14 of the Athletics’ last 15 road games against AL West opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Angels’ last eight games as home favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Angels rank 29th in the league for walks this season (163).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (263).
• The Athletics rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (101).
• The Athletics rank 30th in the league for runs allowed this season (404).

Athletics vs Angels Prediction

The Angels won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last five. This season, the Angels swept the A’s in a four-game series in Sacramento. Even though three of those four duels went Over, I am going with Under in this one mainly because the Angels are not batting well against southpaws. Los Angeles is batting a .208 BA in 332 at-bats against lefties, and while the A’s are better in this segment, Kikuchi allowed more than two runs just once in his last seven starts. I am aware that we’re dealing with two of the weakest bullpens in the game, but I am going with Under.