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.
