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Phillies vs. A’s Predictions & Picks: Red-Hot Phils Look to Keep it Rolling
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The Philadelphia Phillies (17-20) are officially red hot, seemingly saving their season from the brink of absolute disaster. After a 6-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics (18-18) in their last meeting, the Phils are looking a lot more like the team we thought we’d see before Rob Thomson’s firing. The Athletics, meantime, are now sitting at the .500 mark.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM EST on May 7th at Citizens Bank Park. Let’s dive into the matchups, look at the analytical trends, and figure out how to make some cash off this momentum swing with PA sports betting apps and NJ betting apps.
Phillies vs. Athletics Odds
- Moneyline: Phillies -131, Athletics +110
- Total: O/U 9 Runs
- Point Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+152), Athletics +1.5 (-184)
Odds provided by consensus legal sports books.
Athletics vs. Phillies Best Bets & Predictions
The Pick: Under 9 Runs (-103)
We’re rolling with the Under on 9 runs, and frankly, it feels like the smartest play on the board with righty J.T. Ginn going up against Andrew Painter.
The Athletics are completely forgettable at the plate in road games, scratching across a paltry 3.60 runs per matchup with a .231 batting average and a meager 7.20% walk rate. They aren’t exactly striking fear into the hearts of opposing bullpens. Meanwhile, only one of the Phils’ last five games went over this total and that’s because they themselves scored 9 of the 10 runs.
Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Picks & Predictions
Bryce Harper Over 1.5 Total Bases
Why bet on Bryce Harper? Well, because he is Bryce Harper, and you probably enjoy winning your wagers instead of lighting your money on fire. Sitting on a cool .555 slugging percentage, Harper has already racked up 38 hits, nine doubles, and nine home runs over 137 at-bats this season. Asking Harper to casually stroll his way into two total bases feels like asking a fish to swim or a Delco native to defend Wawa. He is going to make solid contact, slap an opposite-field double to beat the shift, and make this Over hit without breaking a sweat.
Kyle Schwarber To Hit A Home Run
Kyle Schwarber’s offensive philosophy is beautifully simple: hit the baseball to the moon or go sit back down in the dugout. We are backing him to launch a souvenir into the bleachers tonight. Schwarber has swatted 11 home runs in just 135 at-bats, sporting a .519 slugging percentage mostly because hitting mere singles is apparently beneath him. Sure, he might swing out of his shoes and strike out wildly a couple of times, but all it takes is one hanging breaking ball to send a pitch into low-earth orbit. If you are looking for a quiet, small-ball kind of player who lays down a sacrifice bunt, look away. If you want the sheer thrill of a majestic, violent swing that puts a dent in a fan’s beer cup out in right-center, take the Schwarber dinger prop and enjoy the show.