MLB 5*
(MLB) Oakland vs. San Diego, 07/27/2021 10:10 PM, Score: 4 - 7
Money Line: 141.00 Oakland (Away)
Result: Loss
A's (Kaprielian) @ Padres (Paddack) 10:10 PM ET
Game# 979-980
Play On: A’s +138 (5*)

I have always been high on the potential of Padres starter Chris Paddack. However, he’s regressed this season for whatever the reasons. Specifically speaking, Paddack has a sizable 6.03 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and averaged a mere 4.3 inning pitched per outing during 8 home starts. Most of that damage has come in his last 2 starts at Petco Park where he allowed a massive 13 earned runs on 17 hits in only 4 1/3 innings pitched. The Padres usually reliable bullpen has struggled of late. San Diego relievers have a cumulative 5.66 ERA and 1.65 WHIP throughout their previous 7 games. The potent Padres offense has been held in check in recent games while scoring 3 runs or fewer during 5 of its last 6.

Oakland enters today on a 3-game losing streak. Nevertheless, all 3 losses came by exactly 1-run so it’s not like they’ve been getting blown out. The A’s had a much needed day off yesterday and that significant. Oakland is an extremely profitable 11-2 this season in games following an off day. James Kaprielian has been a pleasant surprise this season while recording a glistening 2.65 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 12 starts. He’s also shown good form over his last 3 starts with a 1.50 ERA while averaging 6.0 innings pitched per start. The A’s bullpen has a stellar 1.45 ERA in their last 7 games and includes failing to yield a home run in 18 2/3 innings pitched. Bet on the A’s as a 5* money line wager.