Miami Marlins (6-24) vs. Oakland Athletics (13-17)
Miami Marlins vs. Oakland Athletics May 3 2024 – As the MLB season continues to unfold, the matchup between the struggling Miami Marlins and the slightly steadier Oakland Athletics on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Oakland Coliseum, captures the attention of fans and bettors alike. With the Marlins floundering at the bottom and the Athletics trying to find their rhythm, this game is a crucial pivot for both teams. For those looking into baseball picks today, this game presents some intriguing dynamics given the stark contrast in recent performances.
Miami Marlins vs. Oakland Athletics Game Info
| When: | Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Oakland Coliseum |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Miami Marlins vs. Oakland Athletics May 3 2024 Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Marlins | +120 |
-1.5 +181
|
O 7.5 -125
|
| Athletics | -130 |
+1.5 -227
|
U 7.5 +105 |
The betting odds for this matchup are still shaping up, but given the recent form of both teams, any insights or specific odds will play a crucial role in determining the betting angle. Watch for updates as the game day approaches.
Ryan Weathers (2-2 W-L, 4.55 ERA) vs. JP Sears (1-2 W-L, 4.64 ERA)
Ryan Weathers of the Marlins has had a rough year with an even record of 2-2 and an ERA of 4.55. Nevertheless, the pitcher has shown some signs of strength. Through the 29.2 innings pitched, Weathers has made 29 hits and 15 walks, indicating poor control and under pressure situations. He has a decent strikeout rate but his mediocre overall performance could leave him exposed, in particular against teams with the ability to exploit his weaknesses.
On one end, JP Sears‘s 4.64 ERA for the Athletics is a bit better but his record of 1-2 is definitely not. Sears looks more in control with his 1.12 WHIP in 33 innings pitched. While both Sears and Simmons give up similar hits, Sears, however, has walked only a few batters and this may give him an advantage when it comes to maintaining control of the game.
When Weathers and Sears butt heads, out comes whoever utilizes their overs as elegantly as possible. Weathers may have to keep the walks to minimum so as not to give up free bases, while Sears could take the advantage of his low WHIP. It is worth mentioning that both pitchers can be hit.
Marlins’ Offensive and Defensive Struggles
The Marlins’ team statistics are unlikely to be bright considering the current circumstances. The .221 batting average with .276 OBP is not impressive, the batters don’t get runners on base, and therefore, the team doesn’t score runs either. The bullpen has not made up for the lukewarm hitting as a team ERA of 4.94 and WHIP of 1.51 show them in a difficult position repeatedly. This debacle has been a significant factor in the team’s disappointing season performance.
Athletics Finding Their Form
Notwithstanding, the Athletics are attempting to show fight. On the other hand, although their batting average has dipped to .206, their 33 home runs with a slugging percentage of .354 are indicators of their power hitting capacity which is more formidable than that of the Marlins’. Their bullpen has pretty much done better than Miami’s with a taller ERA of 4.03 and WHIP of 1.29, meaning that they can manage the oppositions’ pitchers better.
Miami Marlins Betting Trends
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Miami Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 games against the spread
Marlins are 6-7 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Marlins’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 12 of Marlins’ 18 last games at home
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Oakland Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Athletics are 10-6 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Athletics’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 7 of Athletics’ 15 last games at home
Miami Marlins vs. Oakland Athletics Betting Picks
Given the trends and stats, the Athletics seem like the safer pick, especially at home. The Marlins show little sign of breaking their slump, making Oakland the preferred choice for straight bets. For those interested in total line bets, considering the recent OVER trends for both teams might be profitable.
For those looking to expand beyond standard bets, considering prop bets on home runs or strikeouts could add excitement. Always ensure to place bets through safe betting websites that offer transparent odds and secure transactions. This game might not be the most glamorous on the MLB slate, but it offers some valuable insights into how teams might fare under pressure and against evenly matched opposition.
Score Prediction: Athletics 5, Marlins 3.
