In today’s MLB showdown, the New York Yankees (89-64), who have been on a tear, will face off against the Oakland Athletics (67-86) in what will surely highlight the difference in their season’s narratives. With the regular season reaching its’ conclusion, each match becomes important with the Yankees looking to clinch a playoff position. The exciting matchup at Oakland Coliseum at 9:40 PM ET focusing on primetime basketball along with the premium matchup insights becomes a very important affair for the bettors as well as the fans.
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics 9/20/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Friday, September 20, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Oakland Coliseum |
| Watch: | ESP+, NBCS-CA, MLB.TV |
| Yankees odds: | -200 Moneyline |
| Athletics odds: | +168 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 8 |
New York Yankees (89-64) vs. Oakland Athletics (67-86)
Things are looking quite good for the New York Yankees. They have a record of 89-64 and this clearly explains the solid gameplay they have been displaying recently. In the last five contests in which the Yankees have played, they have been very tough and tactically better than the teams they faced. Although there was a match against Seattle which they lost by 2-3, the team has been on a good run given the wins over Seattle and Boston, a positive trend that tells of good times ahead for the team.
| New York Yankees Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 19, 2024 | SEA | 2-3 | Lose |
| Sep 18, 2024 | SEA | 2-1 | Win |
| Sep 17, 2024 | SEA | 11-2 | Win |
| Sep 15, 2024 | BOS | 5-2 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | BOS | 1-7 | Lose |
In contrast, the Oakland Athletics, though struggling this season with a record of 67-86, have shown signs of promise in their recent games. With a more relaxed approach due to lesser playoff pressure, Oakland secured wins against the Cubs but suffered narrow losses against the White Sox, indicating a potential for upsets.
| Oakland Athletics Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 18, 2024 | CHC | 5-3 | Win |
| Sep 17, 2024 | CHC | 4-3 | Win |
| Sep 16, 2024 | CHC | 2-9 | Lose |
| Sep 15, 2024 | CHW | 3-4 | Lose |
| Sep 14, 2024 | CHW | 6-7 | Lose |
Gerrit Cole (6-5, 3.97 ERA) vs. J.T. Ginn (0-1, 4.94 ERA)
With statistics of 6-5 and an earned run average of 3.97, Gerrit Cole is the most stable pitcher the Yankees have. In his first season with the Yankees, Cole has had his fair share of both good games and bad games but brings a wealth of experience and a striking ability that could come in handy this evening. Though he has surrendered 11 homers in 79.1 innings, he has the ability to strike out batters and possesses a good strikeout-to-walk ratio, indicating he can get himself out of trouble.
On the other hand, J.T. Ginn for the Athletics who is less experienced with a record of 0-1 and an earned run average of 4.94 has potential in flashes that he has pitched. His task would be to contain the strong batting lineup of the Yankees while using the 23 strikeouts he has registered in 23.2 innings to escape the likely trouble that awaits him.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Yankees -200, Total Odds: 8
The betting odds are tilted significantly towards the Yankees, reflecting their superior season performance and higher stakes in the game. The point spread at -1.5 for the Yankees at -123 suggests confidence in their ability to cover the spread, while the total set at 8 runs points towards expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair, given both teams’ recent games.
New York Yankees Betting Trends
It is clear that the betting markets are largely favorable to the Yankees, and this is attributed to their overall record this season and the importance of this particular game. The line at -1.5 for the Yankees at -123 seems to assume that they will be able to win while covering the spread, while the over/under set at 8 runs seems to indicate that it will be a reasonably high-scoring match considering the recent games played by both teams.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
The Athletics have also gone OVER the total in 13 of their last 20 games most of the games they played where they were ataccked. This inconsistent trend against the Yankees’ UNDER pattern makes the total bets more interesting.
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics 9/20/24 Betting Picks
From a close analysis of the available information and due to the market sentiments, it appears that the Yankees are going to be the winning side of this contest. The strong pitching by the squad complements their ability to tackle the Athletics effectively. Nevertheless, the erratic nature of the Athletics could provide some resistance resulting in a game being a lot tighter than the odds predict.
The mixed scoring trends suggest a careful attitude for those who wish to prop or go over/under. The total set at 8, a spread wager on the Yankees looks the better option but may add a pinch of OVER towards the total. For the latest free MLB predictions, do not throw as much caution to the wind as probable lines may change as adjustments are made just before the game.