Athletics vs Giants Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 17, 2024, 11:06PM | Published: Aug 16, 2024, 6:33PM
The Oakland Athletics will take on the San Francisco Giants in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Sunday, commencing at 9:07am AEST.
The Athletics will have Osvaldo Bido (3-3, 3.92 ERA) start, pitting him against Hayden Birdsong (3-2, 5.40 ERA) for the Giants.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Athletics vs Giants game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Oakland vs San Francisco MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Giants a 51% chance of defeating the Athletics at Oakland Coliseum.
Athletics vs Giants: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Oakland Coliseum are listed below:
- Head to Head: Athletics $2.00, Giants $1.80
- Line: Athletics +1.5 ($1.60), Giants -1.5 ($2.35)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Athletics at $2.00 and the Giants at $1.80.
The Athletics are 1.5-run underdogs against the Giants, with odds of $1.60 available at TAB.
For the favourite Giants (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Athletics (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Athletics vs Giants: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Oakland at $2.00 with TAB (1.9% edge)
- Line: Athletics +1.5 at $1.60 with TAB (63% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Athletics vs Giants predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Giants have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Athletics to win is our preferred option because of the 1.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 7.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Athletics vs Giants: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Oakland vs San Francisco game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Oakland vs San Francisco game.
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Athletics vs Giants: Essential Details
The game between the Athletics and Giants at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 9:07am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Oakland Athletics vs San Francisco Giants
- Date: Sunday 18 August 2024
- Time: 9:07am AEST
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
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Conclusion
Our Oakland vs San Francisco predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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