The Oakland A’s have scrapped their way right back into the Wild Card picture, winning yesterday (proving me right) and entering into a tie with the Rays, and only half a game back from the Indians. We’ll take a look at these three teams and what tomorrow might look like with a roundup of the best odds, care of Oddsshark.
We begin with the A’s (-1.5 -115 RL, -170 ML), who face the Royals (+1.5 +100 RL, +160 ML for game 2 of their series. They demolished the Royals on Monday, and hope to do it again with Mike Fiers (12-3, 3.36 ERA) on the mound. They face Mike Montgomery (3-6, 5.14 ERA), who doesn’t look like a strong candidate to stop their momentum. Montgomery actually has an undefeated record against the A’s and has been strong in August, but Oakland doesn’t’ look like they’re ready to be stopped, and Fiers has been just as good. Bet on Oakland and the under. (O/U 10.0)
If Oakland wins, that puts them right up against Cleveland’s (-1.5 +105 RL, -136 ML) record. They start Adam Plutko (5-3, 4.54 ERA) against the Tigers (+1.5 -125 RL, +128 ML), who respond with Spencer Turnbull (3-12, 4.05 ERA). The odds don’t look good for the A’s to pass Cleveland, as they’ve destroyed Turnbull this year, giving him a 6.00 ERA in their games against him. Expect the Indians to win big here, but still bet the under, I think Plutko will pitch a gem. (O/U 9.5)
Finally, all eyes will be on the Rays (+1.5 -130 RL, +170 ML), to see if they can hold on to their spot as they face the AL West leading Astros (-1.5 +110 RL, -180 ML). They’ll face the Astros ace Justin Verlander (15-5, 2.77 ERA) who might be distracted by his recent solar eclipse related drama with the press. Their starter isn’t too bad either, as they go with Charlie Morton (13-5, 2.85 ERA). This doesn’t look like a game that will be easy for the Rays though, so pick the Astros for the moneyline and the under, and lets see if the A’s can pass them in the standings (O/U 10.0).
Tonin’s record yesterday: 7-2
Tonin’s record this season: 99-76
