Milwaukee Brewers vs. Oakland Athletics 8/24/24 – There will be a match between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Oakland Athletics, which promises to be quite an exciting encounter. On Saturday, Brewers, now at 74-54, will play A’s with the less impressive record of 55-74. Such is a game that marks midway through a regular MLB season and tells contrasting stories for these two teams. As per leading handicapper predictions, we should expect nothing short of a close game, but the dynamics at Oakland Coliseum that Sunday starting from 4:07 PM ET can easily change all calculations.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Oakland Athletics 8/24/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 4:07 PM ET |
| Where: | Oakland Coliseum |
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| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Milwaukee Brewers (74-54) vs. Oakland Athletics (55-74)
The Milwaukee Brewers have demonstrated a solid performance this season with a batting average of .253 and a formidable slugging percentage of .402. Their pitching staff holds a commendable 3.69 ERA, aided by a stable WHIP of 1.25. These statistics place them as formidable contenders in today’s game, especially considering their decent run production of 603 runs this season. In a comparison akin to the San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners matchup, the Brewers’ consistent ability to perform both at the plate and on the mound highlights their potential for today’s game.
On the flip side, the Oakland Athletics, despite their less favorable win-loss record, bring to the table a notable home run count of 156, which surpasses the Brewers’ 133. However, their overall batting struggles are evident with a lower batting average of .231 and on-base percentage of .304. Much like the dynamics in the Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins encounter today, the Athletics’ challenge will be to leverage their power-hitting capability against the Brewers’ more rounded game.
Colin Rea (11-4, 3.52 ERA) vs. Joe Boyle (3-5, 6.21 ERA)
The Brewers’ Colin Rea has had a strong season, going 11-4 and posting a decent ERA of 3.52 in 135.1 innings pitched. His control, as seen from his WHIP of 1.15 and striking out 108 batters, makes him an essential part of the Brewers set up for today’s game. His ability to manage games and minimize home runs allowed (20 this season) will be key against an Athletics lineup that can hit it out of the park.
On the other hand, Joe Boyle’s season with the Athletics has been nothing short of challenging with a record standing at 3-5 as well as a high earned run average (ERA) of 6.21. In only 37.2 innings, he has been hindered by a WHIP at 1.67, which is problematic due to its potential exploitation by disciplined batters from the Brewers’ team. Boyle’s struggles reflect those faced by starting pitchers under pressure, and therefore, his performance could decide if the Athletics have any chances today or not.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 +122, Total Odds: 8.5
The current betting odds favor the Milwaukee Brewers with a spread of -1.5 at +122, reflecting their stronger season performance and pitching stability. The total odds set at O 8.5 -102 suggest an expectation of moderate scoring, influenced by both teams’ offensive capabilities and pitching scenarios.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends
The Brewers are 3-2 in their last five games but against the spread, they have been alternating between wins and losses posting a record of 2-3. The fact that they have gone 34-31 in road games against spread shows that the team has demonstrated some adaptability to various situations. However, those numbers seem less reliable lately since the last six matches had more defensive scores.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
The Athletics have also shown similar patterns as well, registering only two wins out of five recent outings and a winning margin of 3-2 over the spread for the past five games. Though their win-loss record may not be very impressive, this still implies that they can cover spreads better than most teams do. Their totals went UNDER in all of their last five matches suggesting another low scoring match with a strong Brewers pitch.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Oakland Athletics 8/24/24 Betting Picks
The Milwaukee Brewers seem ready to take a win here based on the statistical analysis and the recent performances. They have stronger overall statistics, which means that they are likely to win because of their better pitching led by Colin Rea. If the Athletics are to stand any chance in this game, Joe Boyle must produce something very special from his batting and the others must chip in as well.
This prediction is based on how well the Brewers’ pitching can control games and whether their hitters can supply offense with regularity. Inasmuch as it is not certain if Oakland would be able to develop a rhythm today, this could be seen as a contest between strengths of an all-round team at Milwaukee making available for free baseball picks.