Miami Marlins vs. Oakland Athletics 5/3/24 MLB Betting Picks

Miami Marlins vs. Oakland Athletics 5/3/24 – As we edge closer to another action-packed weekend of Major League Baseball, the matchup between the struggling Miami Marlins (6-24) and the moderately better Oakland Athletics (13-17) draws attention. Scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Oakland Coliseum, this game is spotlighted by premier betting sites due to the stark contrast in the teams’ performances so far this season. The Athletics look to capitalize on their home advantage against the flailing Marlins in what promises to be an intriguing contest.

Miami Marlins vs. Oakland Athletics 5/3/24

Miami Marlins vs. Oakland Athletics 5/3/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Marlins	TBD	O 7.5 -125	+120
Athletics	TBD	U 7.5 +105	-130

BRB, MIAMI. 💙 pic.twitter.com/8PbiY4E7gf

— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) May 2, 2024

The specific betting odds for this game remain undecided, but trends indicate potential value bets. Both teams have had their struggles, but the Athletics’ recent form might give them the edge in this contest. Bettors should monitor the odds closely as the game approaches, looking for opportunities especially in the moneyline and spread bets.

Ryan Weathers (2-2, 4.55 ERA) vs. JP Sears (1-2, 4.64 ERA)

Miami Marlins’ Ryan Weathers, who has a 4.55 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP over 29.2 innings pairs, has had a mixed bag of results ahead of this game. In spite of the fact that he proved to be the one who can knock down batters with 26 Ks, this inconsistency has signaled in the walks that he gave out, which were 15. Whether Weathers can be the one to walk them on base, especially against the A’s which tend to exploit this kind of mistake, might be the biggest factor of the loss.

Contrary to JP Sears of Oakland A’s who has done slightly a better job WHIP excluding his 33 innings on mound at 1.12. When compared to a 3.68 ERA, Sears has exhibited better control on allowing hits and walks, though higher ERAs. That challenge will be to maintain his control over the Marlins’ batting lineup that is likely to try to catch any exploitable mistake in his pitching scheme.

Miami: Navigating Through Troubled Waters

The Miami Marlins have a wretched performance at bat this year, with an average rate of only .221 and an on-base percentage of .276. Their slugging percentage is at .331, and these numbers speak of a lineup that has enjoyed little luck with getting on base and bringing home runs. Being equally weak in the pitching department with a 4.94 team ERA and a 1.51 WHIP doesn’t help matters either, making it difficult to go head to head with other teams.

Oakland: A Struggle for Consistency

However, the Oakland Athletics, who have a lower batting average of .206, are maintaining a slightly better minus-base (.277) and a higher slugging percentage (.354). This suggests that although they are somehow weaker at getting on base, they can get extra base hit that are of better quality. Sears have led their staff to a team ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.29, showing they are giving a more fierce challenge to the Marlins.

Trends

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Miami Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 games against the spread
Marlins are 6-7 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Marlins’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 12 of Marlins’ 18 last games at home

Oakland Athletics Betting Trends

Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Oakland Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Athletics are 10-6 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Athletics’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 7 of Athletics’ 15 last games at home