The Athletics host the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 3, 2025. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on ARID.
Read our Diamondbacks vs Athletics prediction and MLB player prop pick below.
My Diamondbacks vs Athletics Prediction
- Diamondbacks vs Athletics Picks: Lawrence Butler Over 0.5 Doubles (+380, DraftKings)
Diamondbacks vs Athletics Odds
| Diamondbacks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +139 | 10 -105o / -116u | -110 |
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -170 | 10 -105o / -116u | -111 |
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Athletics Player Prop
For Sunday’s matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Oakland Athletics, my top MLB pick is Lawrence Butler to hit a double.
This selection comes straight from PRO Projections, which signaled a significant edge.
According to these projections, Butler is expected to record approximately 0.31 doubles in Sunday’s game. At +400 odds (bet365), this represents a solid 6.7% betting edge, making it the strongest signal for Sunday’s interleague clash.
In the 2024 season, Butler showcased his ability to rack up doubles, tallying 24 alongside 22 home runs. Despite a recent dry spell (Butler’s gone 21 straight games without a double and managed only one in July), the A’s leadoff hitter has had productive months earlier this season, with seven doubles in June and 10 in May.
Sutter Health Park is traditionally known as a fly-ball-friendly ballpark with comparatively short fences. However, PRO Projections suggest that a double, rather than a homer, is the smarter wager in this contest.
Adding to this, Eduardo Rodriguez, Arizona’s starting pitcher on Sunday, ranks 20th in doubles allowed among all qualified MLB starters, further boosting the likelihood of Butler’s success in stretching out a hit into two bases.
Pick: Lawrence Butler Over 0.5 Doubles (+380, DraftKings)
