On July 28, 2024, the Oakland Athletics will compete against the Los Angeles Angels at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, commencing at 4:07 PM under a clear sky. Osvaldo Bido, with an ERA of 3.086, will take the mound for the Athletics. On the Angels’ side, José Soriano, holding an ERA of 3.505, will pitch.

As of 2024, in the AL West Division, the Oakland Athletics are in the 14th position with a record of 44 wins and 63 losses, indicating a 0.41 winning percentage. The team has a division record of 16-19 and ranked 5th. Their recent performance has shown strength with 8 wins in the last 10 games, currently enjoying a 3-game winning streak. The Athletics’ home games tally stands at 26-27, while their road record is less impressive at 18-36. Their total runs scored is 443 with 506 runs allowed.

In comparison, the Los Angeles Angels rank 13th in the same division with a 45-60 record and a 0.43 winning percentage. Their divisional performance is slightly better with a 16-18 record. However, their recent form shows a struggle with only 5 wins out of the last 10 games and currently on a 3-game losing streak. The Angels have secured 22 home game victories against 32 losses and have performed moderately better on the road with a 23-28 record. They’ve scored 418 runs and conceded 515 this season.

Engaging the odds: For this match, the Odds makers have set the Point Spread at -1.5, indicating a slight advantage towards the Angels. The Over/Under is pegged at 8.5, hinting at expectations of moderate scoring in the game. Regarding the MoneyLine, the Athletics are at +108, suggesting a slightly less favored position compared to the Angels who are at -130. Bettors analyzing these odds would note the tight margins and potential for a closely contested encounter.