The Athletics and Philadelphia Phillies meet Wednesday in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park. Here’s a Phillies vs. Athletics Prediction. This article will include a Phillies vs. Athletics Pick.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics are 18-17 on the year and play the Cardinals and Orioles next. The Athletics are batting. 249 on the season, have a .326 OBP, and have a .398 slugging percentage. The Athletics pitching staff has a 4.68 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP. Shea Langeliers leads the Athletics with 45 hits and 18 RBI while Jacob Wilson and Jeff McNeil have combined for 74 hits and 27 RBI.
Jeffrey Springs gets the ball for the Athletics, and he is 3-2 with a 3.96 ERA and 35 strikeouts this season. Springs is 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 10 strikeouts in his career against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 16-20 on the year and play the Rockies and Red Sox next. The Philadelphia Phillies are batting .229 on the season and have a .300 OBP, and a .381 slugging percentage. The Philadelphia Phillies pitching staff has a 4.51 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. Bryce Harper leads the Philadelphia Phillies with 38 hits and 23 RBI, while Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner have combined for 72 hits and 30 RBI.
Zack Wheeler gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 14 strikeouts this season. Wheeler is 3-1 with a 4.62 ERA and 25 strikeouts in his career against the Athletics.
Why the Philadelphia Phillies will win
- The Phillies have won each of their last nine games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have lost each of their last seven Wednesday games against National League opponents.
- The Phillies have covered the run line each of their last nine games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Phillies have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven night games.
- The Phillies have led after 3 innings in each of their last six home games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Athletics will win
- The Athletics have won each of their last nine games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Phillies have lost each of their last three games as favorites against the Athletics following a home win.
- The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last 10 road games after playing the previous day.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight home games following a home win.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in four of their last five road games.
- The Athletics have led after 3 innings in four of their last five road games.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Phillies’ last 10 home games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Athletics’ last six night games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of Jeffrey Springs’ last seven road appearances as a starter.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of Zack Wheeler’s last four appearances as a starter.
Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts
- Zack Wheeler has recorded seven or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight Wednesday appearances in night games at Citizens Bank Park.
- Bryson Stott has hit a home run in each of the Phillies’ last three games as favorites.
- Zack Wheeler has recorded a win in seven of his last nine appearances against AL West opponents.
- Bryson Stott has recorded at least one hit in each of the Phillies’ last nine games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Kyle Schwarber ranks T6th in the league in Home Runs (11) this season.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
- Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last 11 Wednesday games.
- Zack Gelof has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances against the Phillies after playing the previous day.
- Jacob Wilson ranks T10th in the league in Hits (42) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Phillies rank 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (342).
- The Phillies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.274).
- The Athletics rank 27th in the league for walks allowed this season (159).
- The Athletics rank 26th in the league for ERA this season (4.68).
Phillies vs Athletics Prediction
The Phillies are rolling under Don Mattingly, finally looking like the contender we expected to see before the season. The A’s are talented, but they continue to run hot and cold. Wheeler has just 11 innings under his belt, but he’s been sharp with a 2.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. A gold glove winner and three-time all star, we know what Wheeler is when he’s found his footing. Springs has been at his best on the road this season, but the Phillies are too hot to step in front of right now. I’ll roll with Philly and take the RL to shave down the juice.