Philadelphia Phillies at A's odds, picks and predictions
The Philadelphia Phillies (32-18) and the A's (22-29) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Sutter Health Park in Sacramento is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. A's odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; A's won 2-1 last year
Winners of 7 straight, the Phillies are coming off a 4-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies in Denver. They wrapped up the set with a 2-0 victory as -269 favorites Thursday with the Under (11) cashing. SP Ranger Suárez earned the win in the series finale, tossing 6 2/3 scoreless innings with 6 hits, 3 walks and 6 strikeouts. It marked his third consecutive victory and helped the Phillies improve to 11-1 in their last 12 road games.
The A's have dropped 9 straight and were swept in 4 games vs. the Los Angeles Angels in Sacramento. The A's lost the finale 10-5 as -132 favorites Thursday with the Over (10) hitting. According to ESPN Analytics, they held a 92.6% win probability while leading 5-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning Thursday -- but surrendered 8 runs over the final 3 frames.
The A's reportedly are promoting one of their top prospects, CF Denzel Clarke. The 25-year-old was slashing .286/.436/.419 at Triple-A Las Vegas before the call-up.
Phillies at A's projected starters
RHP Zack Wheeler vs. TBD
Wheeler (5-1, 2.67 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 0.89 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 in 64 innings.
Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 5-2 home victory vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday
2025 road stats: 2-1, 3.38 ERA (37 1/3 IP, 14 ER), 1.05 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 in 6 starts
Career vs. A's: 2-1, 6.27 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 13 ER), 23 H, 11 BB, 17 K in 4 starts -- last faced them in 2023
The A's have not yet named a starting pitcher.
A's starters stats: 14-22, 4.86 ERA (264 2/3 IP, 143 ER), 1.39 WHIP, 7.2 K/9
A's relievers stats: 8-7, 5.98 ERA (189 2/3 IP, 126 ER), 1.64 WHIP, 9.6 K/9
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Phillies at A's odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:31 p.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML) : Phillies -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | A's +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
: Phillies -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | A's +150 (bet $100 to win $150) Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Phillies -1.5 (-115) | A's +1.5 (-105)
: Phillies -1.5 (-115) | A's +1.5 (-105) Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
Phillies at A's picks and predictions
Prediction
Phillies 7, A's 5
Philadelphia (-185) will likely hand the A's their 10th straight loss. However, the preferred play is to lay -1.5 with the Phillies on the run line at a cheaper price.
PASS on the ML.
The Phillies have won Wheeler's last 3 starts by 3 or more runs and 6 straight road games by 2 or more. The A's, meanwhile, have lost 3 consecutive games by multiple runs.
BET PHILLIES -1.5 (-115).
The Over has cashed in 3 straight games for the A's, who have allowed 7 or more runs in each. Still, with Wheeler taking the mound for Philadelphia and uncertainty surrounding the starter for the A's, this one remains just a lean.
LEAN OVER 9.5 (+100).
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