Minnesota Twins at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Jun 18, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Hogan Harris (63) throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Twins (42-35) and the Oakland Athletics (29-50) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Twins vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 5-1

The Twins hammered the Athletics 10-2 Saturday as a moderate favorite (-171) behind RHP Bailey Ober, while the offense took care of the Over (8.5) on its own. Minnesota has won 5 of the 6 meetings this season, outscoring Oakland 41-24.

Minnesota halted a 3-game losing streak with the 10-2 victory Saturday. It's been a roller coaster ride for the Twins lately, as they had won 6 in a row from June 12-18, including a 4-game sweep at Target Field against the A's.

Despite Saturday's loss, the Athletics are still a respectable 3-2 in the past 5 outings, while going 8-3 as an underdog on the run line in the past 11 contests.

Twins vs. Athletics projected starters

RHP Pablo Lopez vs. LHP Hogan Harris

Lopez (6-6, 5.63 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 80 IP.

• Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 ER, 7 H (2 HR), 1 BB, 3 K in 7-6 home win vs. Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday
• 2024 road splits: 3-3, 6.16 ERA (38 IP, 25 ER), 1.71 WHIP, .308 opponents' batting average (OBA), 4 HR, 13 BB, 29 K in 7 starts

Harris (1-0, 2.37 ERA) makes his 5th start and 7th appearance. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 30 1/3 IP.

• Last start: Win, 5 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 7-5 home win vs. Kansas City Royals Tuesday
• 2024 home splits: 1-0, 2.76 ERA (16 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 1.22 WHIP, .242 OBA, 1 HR, 5 BB, 11 K in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance

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Twins at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:56 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Twins -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Athletics +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (-110) | Athletics +1.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Twins at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Athletics 5, Twins 4

Moneyline

The ATHLETICS (+150) are worth a roll of the dice as a moderate underdog at home, as the pitching scales are tipped slightly in their favor.

It's surprising that the Twins (-185) are so heavily favored with Lopez on the mound, as he has a dismal 5.63 ERA on the season, and an even worse 6.16 ERA away from home.

The southpaw Harris has held his own for the A's, giving his team a chance more often than not.

Run line/Against the spread

The ATHLETICS +1.5 (-110) aren't priced out of line if you're a little more on the conservative side, and you just can't bring yourself to back the A's straight up. That's fine, as Oakland is still a value catching the run and a half.

Over/Under

OVER 8 (-120) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The A's have hit the Over at a 4-2 clip in the past 6 games, and the Over is 3-1 in 4 starts by Harris this season.

For the Twins, the total has gone high in 5 of the past 6 games, while cashing at a 8-3 clip in the previous 11 contests. The Over has also hit in 3 straight starts by Lopez, while going 7-3-1 across his past 11 assignments.

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