In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Diamondbacks prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 3, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks (52-59, 26-31 Away) lost nine of their previous 11 games, but managed to snap a six-game losing skid with a 7-2 win over the Athletics last night. Before this series, the Diamondbacks were swept by the Astros, lost to the Pirates, and then were swept by the Tigers. Arizona lost Game 1 on Friday, but bounced back on Saturday. Ketel Marte and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. led the offense with two RBI, while Zac Gallen got the win after allowing two runs on nine hits with three strikeouts and no walks across 6.0 innings of work.
This season, the Diamondbacks average 4.81 runs per game (7th in the MLB) on a .248/.323/.435 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Diamondbacks’ staff has a 4.60 ERA (25th) and 1.34 WHIP (24th). Geraldo Perdomo leads the Diamondbacks with a .274 batting average, 11 home runs, and 75 RBI this season.
Eduardo Rodriguez will take the mound for the Diamondbacks on Sunday. The 32-year-old left-hander has a 3-7 record in 18 starts this year with a 5.63 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 92.2 innings.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics (49-64, 23-33 Home) won seven out of the last nine games. First, they surprised the Houston Astros in a four-game sweep on the road and then beat the Seattle Mariners. The A’s opened the current series against the D-backs with a 5-1 victory, but lost the following duel, 7-2. Tyler Soderstrom drove in both runs for the offense, while J.T. Ginn took the loss after allowing four runs on four hits with two strikeouts and five walks in 4.1 innings.
This year, the Athletics average 4.35 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .251/.317/.428 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 4.99 ERA (28th) and 1.40 WHIP (26th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .257 batting average, 19 home runs, and 64 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Jack Perkins, who is 0-1 in zero starts this season, with a 2.75 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 19.2 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Athletics’ last six home games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Eleven of the Diamondbacks’ last 13 day games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last 11 home games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Diamondbacks’ last 11 road games against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Athletics rank 3rd in the league for hits this season (969).
- The Athletics rank 28th in the league for ERA this season (5.00).
- The Diamondbacks rank 4th in the league for walks this season (389).
- The Diamondbacks rank T5th in the league for doubles this season (193).
Athletics vs Diamondbacks Prediction
The teams have traded wins in the past couple of years, each recording five of the previous ten H2H encounters. Both teams have been playing a lot of Under games lately, but I am going with Over in this one because of the pitching matchup. Jack Perkins will get his first-ever start in the MLB after being promoted to a starter from a reliever role. I am not sure how he’ll handle the duties and pressure, so one of the best offensive teams in the league will have a solid chance to do damage against the rookie. Eduardo Rodriguez, on the other hand, was disastrous in July, posting a 7.40 ERA, and I think he will struggle here as well. Go with Over.