The New York Yankees (76-48) face the Oakland Athletics (46-79) Thursday in the 1st game of a 4-game set at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Yankees lead 3-0
The Yankees have won 3 in a row after a meltdown of sorts. The Bronx Bombers are 6-14 in the last 20 games and 12-18 in the last 30. Their struggles have been across the board, dealing with injuries in the lineup, inconsistency in the rotation and chaos in the bullpen.
The A’s have had their issues as well, losing 13 of 20. That 7-13 mark is actually 1-game better than the Yankees over the same stretch. Oakland played the Yankees tough in getting swept, as they were only outscored 16-9 in the June series.