Intro: The Philadelphia Phillies are taking on the Oakland Athletics in Game One of their three-game series. The Phillies are coming off a comfortable 2-0 win over the Colorado Rockies, and the Athletics are coming off a tough 10-5 loss against the Los Angeles Angels. The pitching matchup is Zach Wheeler vs Jacob Lopez. It should be an interesting game! Let’s jump into it and cook up another winning slip!
Philadelphia Phillies @ Oakland Athletics Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Philadelphia Phillies | -1.5 (-114) | Over 9.5 (-102) | -180 |
| Oakland Athletics | +1.5 (-105) | Under 9.5 (-120) | +152 |
| Odds Are Subject to Change Date and Time: May 23rd, 2025 @ 10:05 PM EST | |||
Crucial Stats
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a nice 2-0 win in Colorado against the Rockies and are riding a seven-game winning streak. With a record of 32-18, Philly sits in 1st place in the NL East, two games ahead of the New York Mets. Offensively, the Phillies are one of the best teams in the MLB. They rank 6th in runs, 7th in OPS, 3rd in BA, 8th in TB, and 13th in HRs. Over their last ten games, they have a record of 8-2, including a 15-10 record on the road.
In regards to their defense, they are an average team. For the season, they rank 14th in runs allowed, 12th in OPSA, 16th in BAA, 14th in TBA, and 2nd in errors. Zack Wheeler is expected to take the mound for the Phillies. He has had a strong season thus far. Wheeler has a 5-1 record in his ten starts, a 2.67 ERA, 80 Ks, and a BAA of .196. He’s been one of the best pitchers in the league for the past three seasons.
Regarding their injuries and who’s been hot, this is an entirely healthy Phillies lineup. Left Fielder Kyle Schwarber leads the team in Home Runs (17), RBIs (37), and OBP (.396), while Shortstop Trea Turner leads the team in BA (.303) and Hits (60). When healthy, they have the talent to compete for the World Series. They were just in the dance three seasons ago.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are looking to break their nine-game losing streak. They’ve lost the past two games 10-5 against the Los Angeles Angeles. With a record of 22-29, Oakland sits in 5th place in the AL West. Offensively, the Athletics are ranked 15th in runs, 10th in OPS, 8th in BA, 6th in TB, and 7th in HRs. Over their last ten games, Oakland has a record of 1-9, including an 8-17 record at home.
Defensively, the Athletics are one of the worst teams in the MLB. For the season, they are rnaked 29th in runs allowed, 28th in OPSA, 27th in BAA, 29th in TBA, and 24th in errors. Jacob Lopez is expected to start the mound tonight. Lopez has had an interesting start to the season when called upon. He has a 0-1 record with a 2.86 ERA, and nine Ks in seven innings pitched. It’ll be a tough task tonight vs the Phillies high-powered offense.
In regards to the team’s injuries and leaders, the Athletics have a healthy lineup. Shortstop Jacob Wilson leads the team in BA (.342), OBP (.382), and Hits (64). Right Fielder Brent Rooker leads the team with 11 Home Runs, and Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 30 RBIs. They are building something special in Oakland. They can potentially be a problem in the MLB in a few seasons.
Prediction
The Philadelphia Phillies are going to pulverize the Oakland Athletics in this game and cover the 1.5-run line in this game. I’m riding the hot hand of the Phillies. To put it simply, when Wheeler starts, Philadelphia wins. He is second in the league with 80 Ks, and despite the Athletics being in the bottom five in hitter Ks, he will dominate this matchup. The Phillies fly to a multi-run win and secure their 33rd win of the season.
Who Ya Got???
Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (-114)
