The NY Yankees get set to host the Oakland A’s tonight, Thursday July 23, as they try for their seventh straight win at home. The Yanks lead the A’s 2-0 this year. MLB oddsmakers at Sportsbetting.com have the Yankees as -270 moneyline favorites over the A’s (+235) with the over/under listed at 9 runs. Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Yankees vs A’s Odds & Prediction in now at Sportsbetting.com
The A’s (40-53) have won five of their last ten games after recently beating Minnesota 16-1 at home. The A’s are 18-28 on the road where they average 3.91 runs for and 5.22 runs against. On their last nine game road trip they went 4-5 and were outscored 36-43. The A’s bring right hander Vin Mazzaro (2-6, 4.09 ERA) who is 0-3 in his last three starts and is winless in his past seven with a 6.75 ERA in his past four starts. He last pitched in a 6-11 loss against the Angels after tossing three innings, allowing one homer, 10 hits, eight runs and striking out three. The A's are in the middle of an Oakland-record, 28-day stretch without an off-day. The bullpen is already feeling it, having thrown 27 2/3 innings in seven games through Wednesday. "Our bullpen light is blinking on empty," A's manager Bob Geren said Monday.
The Yankees (57-37) are in the midst of a six game home win streak after sweeping Detroit and Baltimore outscoring their opponents 23-14. The Yanks are 32-16 at home where they average 5.52 runs for and 4.96 runs against. The Yankees bring out their big left handed gunner C.C. Sabathia (9-6, 3.66 ERA) who is 2-1 in his last three starts and his ninth victory in 12 decisions. He last pitched in a 2-1 win against Detroit after tossing seven innings, allowing five hits, no runs and striking out four. The Yankees' starters have allowed three runs or fewer in each of the six games following the All-Star break and have worked at least six innings five times.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York.
- Athletics are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in New York.
- Athletics are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings.
- Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
MLB Pick: Yankees vs A’s
When: Thurs, July 23, 2009 7:05 PM ET
Line: Sportsbetting.com
Pick: Yankees -270
Point-Spreads.com MLB Pick: Yankees vs A’s Odds & Prediction
The Bottom Line: The A’s are tired and over worked because of their schedule; the Yankees will pounce on their prey. Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Yankees vs A’s Odds & Prediction in now at Sportsbetting.com and receive 10% Free Cash on initial deposit!
