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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Oakland Athletics, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, May 17th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Diamondbacks vs. Athletics
The Diamondbacks take on the Athletics on Wednesday, May 17th 2023 at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks (24-19) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-34)
- Date: Wednesday, May 17th 2023
- Time: 3:37 ET
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland
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Arizona Diamondbacks - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 24-19, the Arizona Diamondbacks will host Arizona, currently ranked 2nd in the NL West. In their 19 games as the road team, Arizona has put together a record of 10-9.
Despite being favored 17 times in 43 games, Arizona has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. The team's over/under record comes in at 22-19 with an average betting line of 9.
Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson comes into the game with a record of just 1-2. Against the Athletics, Ryne Nelson is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 6.20. His batting average allowed of .321 is high compared to other pitchers. So far, Nelson has given up seven home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .367. Nelson has a WHIP of 1.55, with 11 walks allowed.
Arizona comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 5.2 runs per game, good for 5th in the MLB. The Diamondbacks are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 2nd at .271. So far, the team is the 16th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 46 long balls. Arizona's overall OBP of .334 is good for 7th in the league.
Oakland Athletics - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Oakland Athletics come into this road contest vs Arizona with a below .500 record (10-34). In the AL West division standings, the team ranks 5th. Heading into today's game, the Athletics will look to pick up the home win, as they have gone just 5-19 at Oakland Coliseum.
Being favored one times in 44 games, Oakland has a record against the runline of 17-27. The team has an over/under record of 28-15, with an average betting line of 8.
Athletics starter Luis Medina comes into the game with a record of just 0-2. Against the Diamondbacks, Luis Medina is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 8.18. The right-hander has a batting average allowed of .260. So far, Medina has given up three home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .359. With a total of three walks, Medina has a WHIP of 1.46.
Oakland's' offense comes into this game averaging just 3.9 runs per game, placing them 25th in the MLB. Through 44 games, the Athletics have the 26th-ranked batting average at .230. On average the team is hitting 52 home runs per game (11th), making up for their struggles in the batting average department. Oakland's offense currently sits 23rd in OBP, coming in at .310.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Diamondbacks vs. Athletics
Heading into today's matchup between Arizona and Oakland, the Diamondbacks are the betting favorite at -160 on the moneyline. Arizona's implied win probability sits at 61.54%. The MLB predictive model has the Diamondbacks picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Diamondbacks Moneyline
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