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Written by Scott Burgess
Thursday, 16 July 2009
The LA Angels are fresh off sweeping the Yankees as they head into Oakland tonight, Thursday July 16, as the Angels try to do the same to the A’s, who are struggling at home. The Angels lead the A’s 3-2 this season. MLB oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the A’s as -130 moneyline favs over the Angels (+115) with the over/under set at 8.5 runs. Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Angeles vs A’s MLB Odds & Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com

The Angels (49-37) went 7-3 during their 10 game homestand as they hit the road where they are 22-19 and average 5.15 runs for and 4.98 runs against. The Angels went 4-2 during their last six game road trip. The Angels will start right hander Ervin Santana (1-5, 7.81 ERA) who is 0-3 in his last three outings. He last pitched in a 1-8 loss to Texas after tossing four innings, allowed three homers, seven hits, and five runs and struck out four. The Angels are ranked 1 in hitting with a batting average of .284. Against the A’s – Chone Figgins has eight hits with a .421 batting average, while Howie Kendrick has one homer, two RBI’s and one run.

The A’s (37-49) went 4-5 during their nine game road trip as they look for some homefield inspiration; they are 19-21 at home where they average 4.52 runs for and 4.02 runs against. The A’s went 3-6 during their last nine game homestand. The A’s bring to the mound lefty Dallas Braden (7-7, 3.12 ERA) who is 2-1 in his last three starts. He last pitched during a 7-2 road win in Tampa Bay after tossing six innings, allowed five hits, two runs and struck out six. The A’s are ranked 29 in hitting with a batting average of .245. Against the Angels – Jack Cust has six hits with a .375 batting average, while Kurt Suzuki has one homer, four runs and one RBI.

Recent Trends to Consider: 
     
  • Under is 4-0 in Bradens last 4 starts vs. Angels.
  • Angels are 6-1 in Santanas last 7 starts vs. Athletics.
  • Under is 5-1 in Santanas last 6 road starts vs. Athletics.
  • Angels are 4-1 in Santanas last 5 road starts vs. Athletics.
  • Under is 10-3 in Santanas last 13 starts vs. Athletics.
  • Angels are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Oakland.
  • Under is 10-4-2 in the last 16 meetings in Oakland.
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MLB Pick: Angeles vs A’s
When: Thurs, July 16, 2009 10:05 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com    
Pick: Angels +115

Point-Spreads.com MLB Pick: Angeles vs A’s MLB Odds & Prediction

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