Athletics vs Yankees Picks & Odds (May 10)
By Quinn Allen in MLB Baseball
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- The Athletics and Yankees finish up a three-game set Wednesday
- New York is a heavy -210 favorite
- Keep reading for the Athletics vs Yankees odds, preview, and prediction
We have afternoon baseball on Wednesday in the Bronx as the Oakland Athletics (8-28, 5-13 away) and the New York Yankees (19-17, 12-8 home) meet in the series finale of a three-game set. The first pitch at Yankee Stadium is scheduled for 12:35 PM ET.
The A’s send Kyle Muller to the mound here, while the Yanks counter with Jhony Brito.
Athletics vs Yankees Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Athletics | +190 | +1.5 (-110) | Ov 9.5 (-110) |
| New York Yankees | -210 | -1.5 (-110) | Un 9.5 (-110) |
The Yankees are a heavy -210 favorite for an implied win probability of 67.74%. The Athletics come back at +190 and currently have the worst record in baseball. New York has won six of the last eight meetings prior to Tuesday’s matchup.
Odds as of May 9th at DraftKings. Claim a DraftKings promo code to bet on OAK vs NYY.Â
Oakland vs New York Probable Pitchers
The A’s are downright brutal and their pitching staff is a big reason for it. That includes Wednesday’s starter, with Muller struggling immensely thus far. The 25-year-old is 1-2 in seven starts with a 6.62 ERA, striking out 21 in 34 innings while giving up 17 walks.
Last time out, the left-hander was absolutely lit up by the lowly Kansas City Royals, surrendering five earned runs in 5.1 innings of work. Muller has never faced the Yankees in his big-league career.
Muller vs Brito Stats
| 1-2 | Record | 2-3 |
| 6.62 | ERA | 6.08 |
| 34 | Innings Pitched | 26.2 |
| 21 | Strikeouts | 19 |
| 17 | Walks | 12 |
The Yankees’ pitching has actually been a bright spot, but Brito is pitching rather poorly. The 25-year-old owns an ERA of 6.08, also posting a 2-3 record. He’s struck out 19 against 12 free passes in 26.2 frames.
Jhony Brito discusses facing the Rays lineup and reflects on his performance tonight. #YANKSonYES pic.twitter.com/RUsihqnJIg
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) May 6, 2023
On May 5th, Brito was tasked with the MLB-best Rays, who knocked him out after four innings. Brito allowed four earned runs on six hits, including two home runs. This is the first time the rookie will face the A’s.
OAK vs NYY – Last 10 Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/23 | Yankees | Athletics | NYY, 7-2 |
| 08/28/22 | Athletics | Yankees | OAK, 4-1 |
| 08/27/22 | Athletics | Yankees | OAK, 3-2 |
| 08/26/22 | Athletics | Yankees | NYY, 3-2 |
| 08/25/22 | Athletics | Yankees | NYY, 13-4 |
| 06/29/22 | Yankees | Athletics | NYY, 5-3 |
| 06/28/22 | Yankees | Athletics | NYY, 2-1 |
| 06/27/22 | Yankees | Athletics | NYY, 9-5 |
| 08/29/21 | Athletics | Yankees | OAK, 3-1 |
| 08/28/21 | Athletics | Yankees | OAK, 3-2 |
Another Brutal Campaign for the Athletics
Sure, it’s still very early in the 2023 season, but let’s be honest, the A’s aren’t going to turn things around. This franchise blew up its roster before last year and basically has a bunch of young players and prospects who they hope can turn into something special in the future.
While Oakland’s offense is nothing to write home about with a mere 3.9 runs per contest, their pitching is the biggest issue, ranking dead last in the big leagues in ERA, WHIP, opponent average, and home runs allowed. Yikes.
Judge is Finally Back
Despite being a couple of games above .500, the Yankees are last in the AL East, which is clearly the best division in baseball at the moment. To make matters worse, they’ve been without sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Thankfully, Judge is now back and will be looking to pick up where he left off.
.@TheJudge44 is back!
The Yankees have activated Aaron Judge from the 10-day IL. pic.twitter.com/KhNP3STU7Q
— MLB (@MLB) May 9, 2023
Despite having one of the most talented MLB lineups around on paper, Aaron Boone’s group is slashing .231 as a team and scoring only 4.1 runs per game. Hopefully, the return of Judge can provide a spark.
Athletics vs Yankees Picks
With two arms on the hill who give up a boatload of runs, you have to hammer the over here. It’s undoubtedly worth a shot.
Pick: Over 9.5 runs (+100)
Sports Writer
Quinn Allen is a sports journalist, with a background and education in broadcast journalism (BCIT '17). He is a full-time associate editor at ClutchPoints by day, where he writes about soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and more. At night, Quinn is a frequent contributor at SBD.
