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New York Mets vs. Oakland Athletics
The New York Mets and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Mets will give the ball to starter Jose Butto in this one. Right hander Butto is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Athletics will counter Butto with JP Sears. Left hander Sears has a 5.59 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Mets as -256-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 7.
Last time out for Oakland, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Mets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mets at -180 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for New York, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Athletics on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mets at -180 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
New York:
Team record: 9-6 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
NY Mets is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
Oakland:
Team record: 3-12 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Oakland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Oakland is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Next up:
New York at Los Angeles Monday, April 17
Oakland home to Chicago Monday, April 17