- The Athletics are 16-6 on the run line as a road underdog, covering 72.7% of the time.
- Betting odds list the A’s as slight underdogs on the run line against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
- Back Nick Kurtz to go over 1.5 total hits, runs, and RBI (+105) despite a tough matchup against Jose Soriano.
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Athletics are one of the best teams in baseball at covering the run line (16-6) as a road underdog. They have -210 legal sports betting to cover the 1.5-run line on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Angels.
The A’s dropped the first game of the series 1-2, but have responded impressively with a 14-6 stomping and a 6-5 comeback win in extra innings. While this Sacramento squad doesn’t get much media coverage, legal MLB betting sites keep mispricing this hidden gem on the road.
Athletics vs Angels Betting Odds
| Team | Runline | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | +1.5 (-210) | -105 | O8.5 (+100) |
| Los Angeles Angels | -1.5 (+180) | -115 | U8.5 (-120) |
57.1% of A’s games as a road underdog went under the total. There are -120 odds for Thursday night’s 8.5-run total to go under, expecting that trend to continue.
Bet On Nick Kurtz’s Hits, Runs, RBI Prop To Go Over
One player that can swing that total towards the over is Nick Kurtz, who has been a nightmare for the Angels in the first three games of the series. Kurtz has gotten on base in seven of his 13 at-bats with six RBI and four runs scored.
Nick Kurtz Hits, Runs and RBIs Prop
- Over 1.5 Hits, Runs and RBIs +105
- Under 1.5 Hits, Runs and RBIs -135
There are +105 odds at CA sportsbooks for Kurtz to have more than 1.5 total hits, runs, and RBI (HRRBI) for a third-consecutive game. He cleared this line easily with four and 10 HRRBI, respectively, in his last two games against the Angels.
Angels’ starter Jose Soriano stands as a worthy opponent with his 2.41 ERA, but he’s given up three or more earned runs in three of his last four starts. Kurtz has a homer and a double off Soriano across 10 at-bats, so he has a good opportunity to continue crushing right-handed pitching.
