“Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Oakland Athletics: Game Preview, Odds, and Starting Pitchers for Monday’s Matchup”

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to take on the Oakland Athletics in an exciting three-game series starting on Monday at 9:40 PM ET at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Pirates, with a record of 14-15, are favored (-135) going into the matchup after a series loss to the Giants. On the other hand, the underdog Athletics (12-17) are coming off a series win over the Orioles and have odds of +110.

The game promises to be a close one, with Bailey Falter taking the mound for the Pirates and Joseph Boyle starting for the Athletics. The Pirates have won 30% of the games where they were favorites this season, while the Athletics have come out on top in 37% of the games where they were underdogs.

In terms of total runs, the prediction is set at over 8 runs for the game. Both teams have shown a tendency to hit the over in their games this season, with the Pirates and their opponents hitting the over in 13 out of 29 games, as well as the Athletics hitting the over in 13 out of 29 games.

Key players to watch in this matchup include Bryan Reynolds and Connor Joe for the Pirates, who have been leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. For the Athletics, Shea Langeliers, Abraham Toro, Tyler Nevin, and JJ Bleday will be players to keep an eye on as they look to contribute to their team’s success.

Don’t miss out on the action and be sure to catch the game live on Fubo or grab your tickets on Ticketmaster. And if you’re feeling lucky, place your bets on this MLB matchup at BetMGM for a chance to win big!