Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels: Prediction for the match on 20 May 2025

Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels: Prediction and Odds on the Match on May 20, 2025

The Raley Field will be the venue for the Major League Baseball encounter between the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels. The two teams are coming off a contrasting result, with the Los Angeles Angels winning their last series while the Oakland Athletics are suffering the reverse fate. How will this game unfold? Below, I will look into the previews of this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Oakland Athletics: Form and Statistics

The Oakland Athletics have to decide their fate after less than stellar performances in recent matches. In their last four series, Oakland Athletics have now failed to win one, with their last victory coming against the Miami Marlins in early April. In that run, this team suffered a defeat against the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. In their last series, this team were thrashed by the San Francisco Giants, completing a sweep, despite getting within the line in the final two games that ended 1-0 and 3-2. This season, Oakland Athletics have a 22-25 record which saw them sit 11th in the American League and fourth in the West Division with a 0.468 PCT.   

Oakland Athletics Team News

On the mound for the Oakland Athletics in this game one will be J.T. Ginn. This season, he has started three matches and had a 1-1 record. In those matches, Ginn averaged an earned run of 4.61 with 1.54 walks and hits per inning pitched. 

Los Angeles Angels: Form and Statistics

The Los Angeles Angels did what seemed impossible in their last series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and will hope they find luck in this one. In that series, this team pulled off a sweeping win, scoring 23 runs and conceding 15. However, prior series to the one against the Dodgers saw this team faced a number of inconsistent plays, winning only one of five they played against the Toronto Blues Jays. However, the Los Angeles Angels have a 20-25 record already, despite a very slow start to the season and can still make it to the playoffs. Ahead of this game, this team sits 13th in the American League and bottom of the West Division with a 0.444 PCT. 

Los Angeles Angels Team News

Jose Soriano is expected to get the ball for the Los Angeles Angels in this opening game. This season, he has a 2-4 record with a 3.46 average earned runs and 1.46 walks and hits per inning pitched. Away from home, Jose Soriano has a better record, pulling off a 1.95 average earned runs across five road starts.

Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips & Odds

• Despite their poor run of performances in recent series, the Oakland Athletics are the favourites to win this game. The bookies back them with a 1.76 moneyline on Bet365.
• The Los Angeles Angels are coming off a series win which put them in a good position in this opener. Also, they have won two of the last three meetings against the Oakland Athletics. A money line win for the visiting team is available on Betway with odds at 2.10.
• Three of the last five matches involving the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels have ended with many runs. Over 9.5 total match runs is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.86.
• The Oakland Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven home games against teams that held a losing record.

Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Match Prediction 20 May 2025

The two teams have witnessed first time struggles this season and this will be a game where both teams can get things right. While the Los Angeles Angels displayed a surprising level of performances against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their last series, I honestly doubt they will be able to replicate that level of performance in this opener. Definitely, those wins should be a big boost for them, but with what I have seen them play this season, it completely looks impossible for the visiting team to pull off a number of winning runs. On the other hand, the Oakland Athletics faced a number of disappointments lately, and despite having a good performance in April, their performances in May have been a different one. Yet, I feel the Oakland Athletics stand a better chance in this game even though the winning chances are high. Therefore, in a game that could end with a close score, I will take the Oakland Athletics to win this opener, a game that should end with many runs. 

Our match prediction is a moneyline win for the Oakland Athletics with odds at 1.73 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is over 9.5 total match runs with odds at 1.86 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is over 4.5 total runs for the Los Angeles Angels with odds at 1.83 on Betway bookmaker.