Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies VS Oakland Athletics 2025-05-25
The Philadelphia Phillies, riding a nine-game winning streak, are looking to make it a perfect 10 against the struggling Oakland Athletics. I mean, who doesn't love a good streak, right? It's like a relationship - it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt (or in this case, until the Athletics actually win a game).
But seriously, the Phillies have been on fire, with a 66.7% win rate when favored on the moneyline. And with Jesus Luzardo on the mound, boasting a 5-0 record and a 1.95 ERA, it's hard to bet against them. The Athletics, on the other hand, have been... well, let's just say they've been "Athletic"-ing their way to a 20% win rate when set at +141 or more as underdogs.
Kyle Schwarber is having a monster season, with 17 home runs and 37 RBI, and Bryce Harper is hitting like a boss with 52 hits and a .380 OBP. The Athletics' pitching staff, meanwhile, is ranked 27th in the league with a 5.31 ERA. It's like they're trying to make the Phillies' offense look good (spoiler alert: it already is).
So, my best bet for this game? Take the Philadelphia Phillies on the moneyline. With Luzardo on the mound and the Athletics' struggling pitching staff, I'm confident the Phillies will make it 10 wins in a row. The Athletics might put up a fight, but in the end, the Phillies' offense will be too much for them to handle.
Best Bet: Philadelphia Phillies (moneyline)