by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022
Game Time: 3:37 pm ET, Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Venue: RingCentral Coliseum, Oakland, CA
Where to Watch: NBCS-CA
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Marlins -110, Athletics -110; Over/Under: 6.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Marlins -110, Athletics -110; Over/Under: 6.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Marlins -110, Athletics -110; Over/Under: 6.5 runs
Season Record
Miami Marlins: 53-69 (4th place, NL East)
Oakland Athletics: 45-77 (5th place, AL West)
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Miami Marlins vs Oakland Athletics Preview and Analysis
The Marlins were on a 4 game losing streak but now enter this game off of a win. They lost their last series against the Los Angeles Dodgers getting swept 3-0 in a 3-game series. They enter this game with a 53-69 record overall and have a road record of 28-36. This is the series finale of a 3-game series with the Athletics on Wednesday with the 2nd game still to be played on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 27th in the MLB with a .665 OPS. Pablo López is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Jesús Luzardo is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 3-5 with a 3.44 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last start, he allowed 1 ER, 0 HRs, and 2 BB with 7 Ks on 4 hits through 6.1 IP against the LA Dodgers.
The Athletics were on a 2 game winning streak but now enter this game off of a loss. They won their last series against the Seattle Mariners 2-1 in a 3-game series. They enter this game with a 45-78 record overall and have a home record of 19-40. This is the 3rd game of a 3-game series with the Marlins on Wednesday with the 2nd game still to be played on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 29th in the MLB with a .625 OPS. Rookie pitcher Zach Logue is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Cole Irvin is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 6-11 with a 3.33 ERA this season. His team lost their last 4 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last start, he allowed 5 ER, 2 HR, and 2 BB with 2 Ks on 6 hits through 6 IP against the Seattle Mariners.
Marlins vs Athletics Prediction
The current betting odds have both teams here listed as a pick 'em in this game. The A's have been playing much better than the Marlins have over the last week, winning a lot more games as the Marlins were in a slump on a losing streak. The Marlins have been pitching very well during this slump though as they have not been allowing many runs, even in the games they are losing. They also won the series opener here on Monday and are starting to turn things around while the A's, who were playing well just a week ago, have seen their offensive production going down in their last few games and they are starting to trend in the opposite direction now. The A's have Irvin starting here and he has not been very good in his last few starts, coming off of another bad one where he allowed 5 runs. The Marlins have Luzardo starting here and he has been really good in his last few starts, not allowing many runs. Both of these teams are starting to trend in opposite directions now as the Marlins are starting to win more and the A's are starting to lose more. The best way to place a bet here is on the Marlins to win this game.
Marlins Athletics Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, August 24, 2022 (3:37 pm ET start time) is Marlins 4 Athletics 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Miami Marlins: 23-13 (+6.6 Units) ML when the money line is -100 to -150. 6-6 (+3.5 Units) ML on the road when the total is 6 to 6.5. 18-8 UNDER against left-handed starters.
Oakland Athletics: 45-78 (-12.9 Units) ML in all games. 19-41 (-17.4 Units) ML in home games. 6-3 UNDER at home when the total is 6 to 6.5.
Key Injuries
Miami Marlins: J. Soler (RF) Mid Sept - Back. A. Garcia (RF) Early Sept - Hamstring. J. Chisholm Jr. (SS) Out indefinitely - Back.
Oakland Athletics: S. Bolt (CF) Ques Mon - Knee. P. Blackburn (RP) out for season - Finger. R. Laureano (CF) Out indefinitely - Upper Body.
Notable Quotes
"I like that he was fighting." - Don Mattingly after his team’s win against the A’s on Monday.
"That kid's got really good stuff. We had him on the ropes in the first." - Mark Kotsay on Cabrera after his team’s loss against the Marlins on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Miami Marlins
Joey Wendle (L) SS
Jon Berti (R) 3B
Brian Anderson (R) DH
JJ Bleday (L) LF
Nick Fortes (R) C
Charles Leblanc (R) 2B
Lewin Diaz (L) 1B
Peyton Burdick (R) CF
Jerar Encarnacion (R) RF
Oakland Athletics
Tony Kemp (L) LF
Jonah Bride (R) 2B
Sean Murphy (R) C
Seth Brown (L) 1B
Shea Langeliers (R) DH
Vimael Machin (L) 3B
Cal Stevenson (L) CF
Nick Allen (R) SS
Skye Bolt (S) RF
Statistical Leaders
Miami Marlins
Batting Average: Charles Leblanc (.322)
Hits: Jesus Aguilar (96)
Home Runs: Jesus Aguilar (15)
RBI: Jesus Aguilar (48)
Stolen Bases: Jon Berti (30)
Wins: Sandy Alcantara (11)
Saves: Tanner Scott (17)
ERA: Willians Astudillo (0.00)
Oakland Athletics
Batting Average: Shea Langeliers (.286)
Hits: Sean Murphy (101)
Home Runs: Seth Brown (17)
RBI: Sean Murphy (53)
Stolen Bases: Ramon Laureano (10)
Wins: Paul Blackburn (7)
Saves: Dany Jimenez (11)
ERA: Parker Markel (0.00)
Managers:
Miami Marlins: Don Mattingly (7th season)
Oakland Athletics: Mark Kotsay (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
