Padres vs Athletics

The Friars have stormed out of the gate this season, boasting a strong 8-2 record and showing early signs of fulfilling their postseason potential. Anchored by the hot bat of Fernando Tatis Jr. and a rejuvenated offensive core that includes Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado, San Diego looks locked in. Conversely, the green-and-gold Athletics enter this matchup with a 4-6 start, struggling to find offensive spark, having averaged just 3.2 runs per game so far. Oakland’s injury issues—most notably to starter Paul Blackburn (currently on the injured list due to a right foot stress reaction)—further tip the scales, forcing their shaky bullpen into more high-leverage innings than they can handle. The Padres' scheduled starter, Michael King, has shown excellent command and already notched a stellar outing this year, while the A’s counter with JP Sears, who has limited experience against San Diego’s lineup. With the Padres’ momentum, lineup health, and pitching edge, this -150 price offers considerable value—especially as the A’s struggle early in the season. Take San Diego to roll here. Recommendation: Bet the Padres Moneyline (-150); Grade: A. Odds and availability are subject to change.

The San Diego Padres ride into Oakland on a one-game win streak, swinging the bats with authority and showing no signs of slowing down against a struggling Athletics team that’s dropped two of its last three contests. Without Mason Miller (left elbow inflammation) anchoring the A’s bullpen, a vulnerable Oakland pitching staff will be exposed by a San Diego lineup led by Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado. Meanwhile, Athletics slugger Brent Rooker has had limited success against the Padres, batting .200 with 2 home runs in 7 career games against them. Zack Gelof’s bat is starting to heat up, providing a spark for Oakland's offense. Even if Shōta Imanaga takes the mound for the Padres, Oakland’s bats should contribute to pushing the score beyond the 8.5-run total, especially with afternoon marine layer winds expected to soften. With San Diego surging and Oakland's leaky pitching, expect some crooked numbers on the scoreboard in a game with no playoff pressure—just big bats and shaky arms. Odds and availability are subject to change.

While San Diego's red-hot, undefeated start has turned Petco Park into an early-season fortress, tonight's trip to the spacious confines of the Oakland Coliseum might cool off the Friars. The Padres come in riding a one-game win streak, with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. swinging freely, but starting pitcher Randy Vásquez—coming off a shaky 4-inning, 3-run outing—makes it hard to justify laying 1.5 runs on the road. Especially against an Oakland squad that’s underperformed at 4-6, but has shown grit in close games and will start Paul Blackburn, who has a career 8.59 ERA in two appearances against San Diego. The Athletics could also catch a break with Jurickson Profar suspended for 80 games due to a PED violation, slightly softening San Diego’s defensive edge. Despite their record, the Green and Gold aren’t rolling over, having covered the spread in 3 of their last 4. With a low-risk payout and recent track record against the Padres' lineup, backing the A’s to keep this within a run makes sense.​. Odds and availability are subject to change.