Yankees vs. Athletics Picks & Best Bets 20th Sep 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Oakland Athletics will face the New York Yankees in MLB action on Friday at Oakland Coliseum, starting at 9:40 p.m. ET.
We run 10,000 simulations of Friday's MLB matchup using innovative AI technology to identify the best Yankees vs. Athletics bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Yankees have a 62% chance of beating the Athletics.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Yankees vs. Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Yankees vs. Athletics picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Yankees vs. Athletics Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, September 20th, 2024
- Game Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
- Location: Oakland Coliseum
- Run Line: Yankees -1.5 / Athletics +1.5
- Moneyline: Yankees -188 / Athletics +160
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 7.5 Runs (-118/-102)
Athletics +1.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Athletics have a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the Yankees have a probability of 49%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -105.
Total Runs Over 7.5 @ -118 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -118.
- Our analysis indicates a 58% likelihood of the 7.5-run total going over, providing an edge of 3.8%.
Yankees vs. Athletics Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New York Yankees at -188 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Oakland Athletics are available at +160 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Yankees are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 62% chance of prevailing.
Although the Yankees are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +160 odds on the Athletics moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
New York Yankees Prediction - Gerrit Cole Under 17.5 Outs Recorded (+145)
- Our top prop bet for the Yankees is on Gerrit Cole to record under 17.5 outs.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 53.8%, giving us an edge of 12.9% on the +145 odds offered by DraftKings.
Oakland Athletics Prediction - Gerrit Cole Under 17.5 Outs (+145)
- Our best prop bet for the Athletics is on Gerrit Cole to have under 17.5 outs.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 53.8%, providing an edge of 12.9% on the +145 odds available at DraftKings.
These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Yankees vs. Athletics Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Yankees vs. Athletics trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Trent Grisham to Record an RBI
Trent Grisham has recorded at least one RBI in 5 of his last 16 games (31% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +235 (30% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Trent Grisham to Hit a Home Run
Trent Grisham has hit at least one home run in 2 of his last 12 appearances (17%). You can place a wager on him to hit another one at odds of +700 (12%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Gerrit Cole of the Yankees to record under 17.5 outs, with an edge of 12.9% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Athletics +1.5 to cover.
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