While the number of games and regular season come to an end, it’s the face-off between the New York Yankees (90-64) and the Oakland Athletics (67-87) set to take place on Saturday at the Oakland Coliseum that catches the public’s eye. It’s a playoff push for the Yankees while the A’s are only out there for pride; as such, this game has the exciting features of baseball. Due to the more than obvious differences in winning statistics, this clash holds huge promise for gamblers and fans, more so for the fans about the expert-paid selections.
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics 9/21/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:07 PM ET |
| Where: | Oakland Coliseum |
| Watch: | MLBN, YES, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Yankees odds: | -161 Moneyline |
| Athletics odds: | +135 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 8.5 |
New York Yankees (90-64) vs. Oakland Athletics (67-87)
The New York Yankees are demonstrating robust form as they head into the final stretch of the season, aiming to secure their postseason berth with momentum. Their recent performances reflect a team that, despite occasional stumbles, generally finds ways to win. Over their last five games, the Yankees have secured wins against formidable teams like the Seattle Mariners and even their upcoming opponents, the Athletics, proving their capability to perform under pressure.
| New York Yankees Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 20, 2024 | OAK | 4-2 | Win |
| 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 |
On the flip side, despite their underwhelming season record, the Oakland Athletics have shown sparks of resilience. Their recent games indicate a team that’s unpredictable yet capable of upsetting higher-ranked teams, as evidenced by their recent victories over the Chicago Cubs. However, consistency remains a challenge, as their overall home record this season illustrates a struggle to capitalize on home-field advantage.
| Oakland Athletics Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 20, 2024 | NYY | 2-4 | Lose |
| 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 |
Carlos Rodon (15-9, 4.12 ERA) vs. JP Sears (11-11, 4.24 ERA)
Carlos Rodon, the Yankees starting pitcher, advances with a record worth of his team’s fighting spirit and the ability to set up the hitters at critical times. They managed to limit the runs allowed in a season where he struck out plenty of hitters, which is important for the Yankees’ approach of stopping the opposing team with the pitching and hitting at the right game time.
On the contrary, the pitcher of the Athletics, JP Sears, has a balanced sheet of 11-11 w, along with a marginally higher earned run average of 4.24. Even with such a record, which is not very impressive, there is Sears, however, remains the optimistic view where he has been able to be below a WHIP of 1.2 for 169. 2 innings. This depicts an ability to withstand pressure, which is critical when facing the tough Yankees.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Yankees -1.5 (-101), Total Odds: 8.5
In recent games where the Yankees have had the nature of the season and recent matches with the Athletics, between the lines, this is a slight edge to the Yankees. In this event between the two teams, the total has, on most occasions, gone UNDER, a practice that might concern the punters in the total points betting.
New York Yankees Betting Trends
The Yankees have continued winning outright and under the game totals; perhaps their last few road games are notable examples. This is a strategy that bettors could look at because they have been good on the mound and do an excellent job of finishing off games.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
The Athletics as a team may not be strong overall, but even in such cases, they have proved their mettle with the surprise wins against the top opposing teams. Turning to several performance trends, the picture is rather variety, but rather towards losing straight in the latest home matches, which may caution the punters about the value of wagering on them to win.
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics 9/21024 Betting Picks
As of now, the estimates are also valid and based on the trend analysis, the Yankees are likely to beat the Athletics again. Their level of consistency and good performance under pressure presents them well. Judging by the previous scores for this team related to the OVER BETS, this total may well go UNDER again due to their effective pitching.
For the most accurate Top MLB free picks, the best pick is the Yankees covering the spread with total points going UNDER 8.5. For those interested in prop betting, looking into a number of strikeouts or home runs for a particular player might also be a good idea.