Match Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels

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20 May 2025 20:10 UTC
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  • Match Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels

  • Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025

  • Venue: Raley Field

  • TV: NBCS-CA, FDSW | Stream: Fubo

Team Standings—AL West

Team W L PCT GB Home Away L10
Athletics 22 26 .458 6.0 8–14 14–12 2–8
Angels 21 25 .457 6.0 9–10 12–15 6–4

The Athletics enter the game riding a six-game losing streak, while the Angels have found some rhythm, winning six of their last ten.

Weather Forecast

  • Condition: Sunny

  • Temperature: 31°C (87°F)

  • Humidity: 32%

  • Wind: 14 mph (notable wind impact)

  • Cloud Cover: 1%

  • Precipitation Chance: 1%

Wind may slightly influence fly ball distances and an edge for power hitters.

Injury Report

Athletics

  • T.J. McFarland (RP): 15-Day IL (Adductor strain)

  • Ken Waldichuk, Luis Medina, Jose Leclerc, and Brady Basso: All on 60-Day IL

  • Zack Gelof: 10-Day IL (Hand)

Angels

  • Jose Fermin (RP): 15-Day IL (Elbow)

  • Mike Trout (OF): 10-Day IL (Knee)

  • Robert Stephenson, Anthony Rendon, Ben Joyce, Garrett McDaniels, and Gustavo Campero are out with various injuries.

  • Yusei Kikuchi: Day-to-day (Ankle)

Injuries, especially to Trout and Rendon, dampen the Angels’ offensive potential.

Recent Form—Last 10 Games

Stat Athletics Angels
Record 2–8 6–4
Batting Average .223 .225
ERA 7.62 3.99
Run Differential -38 +3

The Athletics’ pitching has collapsed recently, giving up an alarming 7.62 ERA.

Top Performers

Athletics

  • Jacob Wilson: .343 AVG, .380 OBP, 5 HR, 26 RBI

  • Tyler Soderstrom: .272 AVG, 10 HR, 30 RBI

  • Shea Langeliers: .250 AVG, 8 HR

  • Brent Rooker: 10 HR, 25.2% K rate

Angels

  • Nolan Schanuel: .277 AVG, 9 doubles, 3 HR

  • Taylor Ward: 5 HR in last 10 games, .198 AVG

  • Zach Neto: .282 AVG, .545 SLG

  • Logan O’Hoppe: .259 AVG, 6.8% HR rate

Starting Pitchers—May 22, 2025

Athletics: Luis Severino (RHP)

  • Record: 1–4 | ERA: 4.22 | K: 45 | WHIP: 1.27

  • His command has been shaky, issuing 20 walks in 59.2 IP.

Angels: Tyler Anderson (LHP)

  • Record: 2–1 | ERA: 3.04 | WHIP: 0.99

  • Holding batters to a .202 AVG, impressive control and consistency

Edge: Tyler Anderson (Angels)—especially given Oakland’s recent offensive struggles

Betting Odds & Predictions

Current Odds

Team Spread Moneyline Total
Athletics -1.5 -166 O/U 10.5
Angels +1.5 +139 O/U 10.5

Betting Trends

Athletics:

  • Have gone OVER the total in 7 of the last 10 games.

  • 2–8 overall in the last 10

  • 4–6 ATS over the last 10

Angels:

  • Underdogs in 38 games this season (17 wins)

  • Have covered +1.5 in 6 of the last 10

  • Head-to-Head (Recent Results)

Date Winner Score
5/19/2025 Angels 4–3
7/28/2024 Angels 8–6
7/27/2024 Athletics 3–1
7/26/2024 Athletics 5–4
7/25/2024 Athletics 6–5
  • The A’s have won 6 of the last 10 against the Angels.

  • But the Angels won the most recent matchup on May 19.

Game Prediction

  • Final Score Prediction: Athletics 6, Angels 5

  • Total Runs: Over 10.5

  • Win Probability: Athletics 53% | Angels 47%

Despite recent poor form, the Athletics have hit well when out-hitting opponents (19-4 record). But the pitching mismatch (Severino vs. Anderson) gives the Angels a real chance to steal the finale of the series.

Best Bets for May 22, 2025

Over 10.5 Total Runs—given recent trends and poor A’s pitching

  • Tyler Soderstrom RBI Over 0.5 (+135) – power potential and cleanup hitter

  • Angels +1.5 Run Line (+139)—good value with in-form bats and a stronger starter

  • Avoid Athletics -166 Moneyline—high risk for low reward given form.

What Can be the Final Prediction?

The Angels, despite injury woes, have shown grit and strong recent performances and particularly at the plate. While the Athletics have talent, their pitching slump and cold streak make them risky favorites.

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