Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, June 28, 2024

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (39-42) are -190 favorites to break their two-game losing streak when they face the Oakland Athletics (29-54), losers of five in a row. The game begins Friday at 9:40 PM ET on NBCS-CA, live from Chase Field.

Slade Cecconi will get the ball for Arizona while Oakland will counter with JP Sears.

Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Odds

  • Diamondbacks odds to win: -190
  • Athletics odds to win: +160
  • Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Friday, June 28, 2024
  • Time: 9:40 PM ET
  • TV: NBCS-CA
  • Who Will Win Diamondbacks vs. Athletics?

    Diamondbacks and Athletics Betting Trends

    The Diamondbacks have won 55.6% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (20-16).

    Arizona has gone 5-2 (winning 71.4% of its games) when it has played as moneyline favorites of -190 or shorter.

    The Athletics have won 22, or 30.1%, of the 73 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.

    Oakland has a record of 9-17 in games where sportsbooks have it as underdogs of at least +160 on the moneyline.

    The Diamondbacks have combined with opponents to go over the total 40 times this season for a 40-39-2 record against the over/under.

    The Athletics’ games have gone over the total in 35 of their 82 chances.

    Diamondbacks Stats & Insights

    The Diamondbacks score the ninth-most runs in baseball (382 total, 4.7 per game).

    Arizona averages one home run per game to rank 17th in MLB action with 79 total home runs.

    The Diamondbacks have the ninth-best batting average in the league (.249).

    Arizona strikes out 7.9 times per game to rank ninth in MLB.

    The 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Diamondbacks pitching staff ranks 29th in MLB.

    Arizona has the 28th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.64).

    Athletics Stats & Insights

    The Athletics are among the lowest scoring teams in the league, ranking 28th with just 296 total runs (3.6 per game) this season.

    Oakland’s 92 home runs rank eighth in Major League Baseball.

    The Athletics have a team batting average of just .221 this season, which ranks 28th among MLB teams.

    Oakland ranks just 29th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.7 whiffs per contest.

    The Athletics have a 7.6 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 28th in baseball.

    Oakland has the 24th-ranked ERA (4.41) in the majors this season.

    Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch

    Cecconi (2-6) takes the mound for the Diamondbacks in his 11th start of the season. He has a 5.74 ERA in 53 1/3 innings pitched, with 41 strikeouts.

    Ketel Marte leads Arizona in batting average (.282) and home runs (17) this season, while also chipping in with 47 RBI.

    Christian Walker leads Arizona in home runs with 17 and runs batted in with 51.

    Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has 79 hits this season and a slash line of .264/.298/.411.

    Corbin Carroll is batting .212 with an OBP of .302 and a slugging percentage of .310 this season.

    Athletics Key Players to Watch

    Sears (4-7) will take the mound for the Athletics, his 17th start of the season.

    JJ Bleday is batting .253 with 22 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs and 36 walks.

    Brent Rooker’s 14 home runs, 45 RBI and .261 batting average all pace his team.

    Shea Langeliers has hit a team-best 14 homers.

    Miguel Andujar is batting .328 with six doubles, two home runs and five walks.

    Diamondbacks and Athletics Injuries

    Diamondbacks: Gabriel Moreno: 10 Day IL (Thumb), Alek Thomas: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Zac Gallen: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Blake Walston: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Miguel Castro: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Merrill Kelly: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Eduardo Rodríguez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Kyle Nelson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Drey Jameson: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Athletics: Abraham Toro: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Esteury Ruiz: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Kyle Muller: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Dany Jimenez: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Ross Stripling: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Alex Wood: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Gott: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Paul Blackburn: 60 Day IL (Foot), Darell Hernaiz: 60 Day IL (Ankle)

    Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 5, Athletics 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
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