Oakland Athletics vs
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Guardians set to face Athletics in weekend series on the shores of Lake Erie, with McKenzie and Boyle on the mound

Two teams are gearing up for a weekend series on the shores of Lake Erie, with the Athletics set to take on the Guardians in Cleveland. Oakland comes off a 6-3 victory against the Cardinals, while Cleveland looks to bounce back after being shut out by the Red Sox. The Guardians previously took three out of four games against the Athletics in March. In the upcoming game, Joe Boyle will be on the mound for Oakland and Triston McKenzie for Cleveland, with the Guardians being the favorite with a -171 opening line. This information was provided prior to the conclusion of Cleveland's game against the Red Sox.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +155 | Guardians -171
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-137) | Guardians -1.5 (+124)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 63%.

Oakland vs Cleveland Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland A's recently ended a losing streak by defeating the Cardinals in their last game. They currently have a record of 8-11 and are in fourth place in the AL West. Tyler Nevin had a strong performance with three hits and Esteury Ruiz hit a home run in the victory. Paul Blackburn earned the win on the mound with Mason Miller securing the save. Joe Boyle will be starting the next game for the A's with a record of 1-2 and a 5.68 ERA. Oakland is ranked 29th in offense, 8th in defense, and have a power ranking of 27. If you are interested in betting, it is recommended to check out the best betting sites available.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

Cleveland Guardians recently had their three-game win streak snapped as they failed to sweep the Red Sox. They were shut out in the finale, dropping to 12-6 on the season and holding a half-game lead over the Royals in the AL Central. Tanner Houck stifled Cleveland, allowing only three singles in the game. Ben Lively took the loss in his debut, giving up two runs over five innings. Triston McKenzie will be making his fourth start for the Guardians, holding a 1-2 record with a 6.23 ERA. He has had success against the A's in the past. Cleveland has a power ranking of 13 and ranks 6th in offense and 2nd in defense. They are 12-6 overall. Oakland has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Cleveland.

Pitchers McKenzie and Boyle pose challenges in early season analysis as control issues surface, opportunity for Oakland to capitalize in closely contested game

Analyzing the performance of pitchers McKenzie and Boyle in their first few starts of the season presents some challenges. McKenzie, in particular, has shown significant control issues by issuing 12 walks in 13 innings, while only recording five strikeouts. This is a stark contrast to his impressive 190:44 K to walk ratio in his previous full season. On the other hand, Boyle is relatively inexperienced at the Major League level, having only six starts under his belt. Despite this, the Athletics have had success on the road with a 4-2 record and have performed well as underdogs on the run line. McKenzie's control problems may provide opportunities for Oakland to capitalize in what is anticipated to be a closely contested game. Therefore, it is recommended to consider betting on Oakland on the run line with the option to also place a moneyline bet if preferred.

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