Padres vs Athletics

Riding a five-game win streak, the San Diego Padres look poised to continue their scorching start against a struggling Athletics squad that’s lost three of its last five. The Friars’ bats have stayed hot, led by a rejuvenated Fernando Tatis Jr. and a consistent Manny Machado, both of whom have historically handled A’s pitching with confidence. Meanwhile, the Athletics are likely to send Osvaldo Bido to the hill, who’s struggled with command and enters this start with a 6.23 ERA. Add in the fact that the A’s offense ranks near the bottom of the league in OPS, the value leans toward San Diego—despite the A’s being slight favorites. The odds give the Padres undervalued status, and with the way they’re trending, it's a solid spot for a contrarian play. Recommendation: San Diego Moneyline at -105, Grade: B. Odds and availability are subject to change.

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the swinging Friars have been torching opposing pitching en route to a strong 9-2 start, and with their offense averaging nearly 6 runs per game during this hot start, they’ll be licking their chops facing an Athletics team still trying to find stability on the mound. The A’s, losers of three of their last five, have struggled to contain opposing hitters. Meanwhile, Padres starter Randy Vasquez has had mixed results in his career facing the Athletics, holding a 4.20 ERA across previous outings. Add in the Padres' bats torching Athletics pitching and the fact that both teams are swinging freely early in the season with no immediate playoff crunch, and this has the markings of a game that sneaks into double digits. Despite lingering questions on the A’s end, the strength of San Diego’s lineup makes this Over pick solid at -110. Odds and availability are subject to change.

As the struggling A's try to spark life into their slow start, their fortunes may swing behind Osvaldo Bido, who toes the rubber against a Padres team currently red-hot start. San Diego’s bats have been scorching, led by Fernando Tatís Jr. and the ever-reliable Xander Bogaerts, but today could bring a touch of regression. Meanwhile, the A's offense has shown flashes, and Seth Brown — who’s slugged 4 HRs in 10 career games against San Diego — could be poised for a breakout. The A’s bullpen has been quietly effective despite the team's record, and with no pressure of postseason expectations, this matchup smells like a ripe upset. Betting the Athletics -1 carries some risk, but it’s a value-lean play given the situational factors. This spread pick gets a C+ — it’s not the most likely outcome, but it offers decent payout if the Pads stumble. Odds and availability are subject to change.