The Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels on August 17, 2025. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on NBCS-CA.
Find my MLB betting preview and Angels vs Athletics prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports, and more.
My Angels vs Athletics Prediction
- Angels vs Athletics picks: Lawrence Butler Over 0.5 RBI +250
My Angels vs Athletics best bet is Lawrence Butler to have at least one RBI. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Angels vs Athletics Odds
| Angels Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +140 | 10 -105o / -115u | -118 |
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -170 | 10 -105o / -115u | -102 |
Angels vs Athletics Projected Starting Pitchers
| Jose Soriano (LAA) | Stat | Jeffrey Springs (ATH) |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 | W-L | 10-8 |
| 2.9 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.2 |
| 3.84/4.03 | ERA /xERA | 4.06/4.08 |
| 3.50/3.48 | FIP / xFIP | 4.67/4.58 |
| 1.37 | WHIP | 1.15 |
| 10.2 | K-BB% | 12.2 |
| 67.5 | GB% | 31.9 |
| 96 | Stuff+ | 94 |
| 108 | Location+ | 98 |
Alex Kolodziej's Angels vs Athletics Prediction, Betting Analysis
For Sunday’s Angels vs. Athletics best bet, we’re hitting the props market, particularly with Lawrence Butler’s RBI potential.
Using our proprietary PRO Projections, an advanced system that compares odds, player performance data, and market tendencies, our models show significant value in betting on Butler to drive in a run.
Although Sunday’s odds float around +250, our tool assigns Butler a 0.51 RBI total today, indicating a substantial edge over available market lines.
While Butler is hitless in the current series (0-for-6), he came into the set vs. the Halos with three RBIs in his previous two games, and is fully capable of knocking in a run atop the A’s lineup. With 47 RBIs accumulated this season, Butler’s matchup today is optimistic, especially considering he’s playing in his home stadium, Sutter Health Park. According to Statcast data, the ballpark ranks second in the league for runs created above average this year, trailing only Coors Field.
Butler’s home splits reinforce today’s pick: he boasts a .251 batting average, .327 on-base percentage, .453 slugging, and .780 OPS with 26 RBIs at home. Comparatively, his road stats are weaker (.209/.279/.356, 21 RBIs). All signs point to a favorable RBI opportunity for Butler on Sunday afternoon.
Pick: Lawrence Butler Over 0.5 RBI
Moneyline
I have no play on the moneyline.
Run Line (Spread)
I see no value on the run line.
Over/Under
I have no angle on the total.
