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Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics
The Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Angels will give the ball to starter Matt Shoemaker in this one. Right hander Shoemaker is 2-1 this season with a 3.98 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Edwin Jackson who starts for the Athletics. Right hander Jackson is 5-3 with a 3.17 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Athletics as -145-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total opened at 9.
Oakland won its last outing, a 10-0 result against the Angels on September 19. Bettors who backed the Athletics at -135 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 10-0 loser on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Oakland at -135 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Los Angeles:
Team record: 75-77 SU
LA Angels is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
Oakland:
Team record: 91-61 SU
Oakland is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games
Oakland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Los Angeles at Houston Friday, September 21
Oakland home to Minnesota Friday, September 21