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Yankees Look to Continue Dominance Over Athletics in Third Game of Series

This Wednesday night matchup between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees is the third game out of a four game series. The Athletics currently have a record of 9-14, with a 5-5 record on the road, while the Yankees hold a record of 15-8, with a 6-4 record at home. After Oakland won the opening game 2-0, the question remains whether they can continue their success and earn another victory in Yankee Stadium. Joe Boyle will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics, with an ERA of 7.23, while Clarke Schmidt will be starting for the Yankees with an ERA of 3.15. New York is the favored team in this matchup, with the current betting line opening at -213 in favor of the Yankees.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +185 | Yankees -214
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-116) | Yankees -1.5 (-1)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 68%.

Oakland vs New York Stats

Oakland Athletics

The opener of this series showcased a strong pitching performance, with Mason Miller's clean ninth inning standing out for the bullpen, which ranks highly in various statistics. Joe Boyle will be tasked with leading the bullpen in upcoming games, though his inconsistency on the mound raises questions. The Athletics have struggled offensively, ranking near the bottom in numerous categories, but have shown some power with 23 home runs. With a power ranking of 24 and a record of 9-15, the team will need to improve in order to find success.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees have been struggling offensively despite Juan Soto's strong performance. While they excel in walk percentage and OBP, they are lacking in batting average, slugging percentage, and home runs. The team needs to start hitting more consistently and clearing fences to improve their performance. On the mound, their bullpen has been solid with a top-8 ERA, but the rotation has also been stepping up. Clarke Schmidt has been impressive in his fifth start, with the team remaining undefeated in his outings. Overall, the Yankees have a power ranking of 13 and rank #15 for offense, #3 for defense, and have a 16-8 record. In their last few matchups, Oakland has had the upper hand against New York. For those looking to make more money, the best betting sites are recommended.

Clarke Schmidt Key to New York's Dominance Over Struggling Athletics

Clarke Schmidt has been a strong asset for New York, effectively slowing down opposing lineups and contributing to the team's success. This trend is expected to continue against an Athletics offense that has been struggling to generate runs consistently. The combination of New York's solid pitching and the A's offensive struggles suggests that New York will have the upper hand in the upcoming game. Additionally, with Joe Boyle's high walk rate and tendency to allow hits, it is likely that New York's strong lineup will be able to capitalize on scoring opportunities early in the game. Overall, it is anticipated that New York will secure a comfortable lead and secure another victory.

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