LA Angels (22-25) at Athletics (22-27)
- When: May 21 2025, 10:05 PM
- Where: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento
- Where to watch: NBCS-CA
Welcome to the AL West Comedy Special
Moneyline: Athletics (-175)
Total: 10.5
Wednesday night brings you a clash between two franchises that, let’s be honest, have tested the emotional resilience of their fanbases more than a season of reality TV. It’s the Los Angeles Angels, riding a shocking five-game win streak, taking on the Oakland Athletics, who might be allergic to winning. And yes, the game is being played in West Sacramento because apparently moving the A’s around like a couch during spring cleaning is part of the strategy now.
The Angels: Somehow Not Awful Lately
Believe it or not, the Angels have remembered how baseball works. No Shohei? No problem (for now). Taylor Ward is smashing the ball like it owes him money, and Nolan Schanuel is contributing with clutch hits and the occasional “wait, that ball left the yard?” moment. Jack Kochanowicz takes the mound with a 4.71 ERA, which is only mildly terrifying compared to what this rotation has seen in recent years. Kochanowicz has been just solid enough to avoid being replaced by a traffic cone.
The A’s: A Work In Perpetual Progress
The Athletics are the slight favorites because… well, someone had to be. JP Sears gets the nod, and he’s quietly been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise smoggy season. His 3.31 ERA is impressive considering the team’s bullpen has been known to throw gas on the fire. Brent Rooker continues to swing like the ball personally offended him, while Shea Langeliers is sneakily becoming the best catcher no one outside of Oakland has ever heard of.
Stat Sheet or Stand-Up Routine?
The A’s have won just two of their last 10 games and own a bloated 7.41 ERA over that stretch. That’s not a pitching staff it’s a support group. Meanwhile, the Angels have somehow pulled off a 7-3 run, finally getting some run support and bullpen composure.
Prediction:
Final Score Prediction: Angels 8, Athletics 6
Bets Bet: LA Angeles ML (+145)
Total: Over 10.5 (-115)
Expect dingers, defensive confusion, and bullpen meltdowns all the ingredients of a midweek baseball buffet. The Angels stay hot and steal another W, while the A’s keep searching for answers (and maybe a permanent stadium).
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
