Miami Marlins vs. Oakland Athletics odds, tips and betting trends | August 22

On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Miami Marlins (52-69) visiting the Oakland Athletics (45-77) at 9:40 PM ET.

The Athletics are an underdog (+125 on the moneyline) when they host the Marlins (-148). The Miami Marlins will give the start to Pablo Lopez (7-8, 3.83 ERA), who is looking for win No. 8 on the season, and the Athletics will counter with Adam Oller (2-5, 6.63 ERA).

The Marlins lost 10-3 to the Dodgers yesterday, with Sandy Alcantara (3 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on 10 hits while striking out five) on the line for the loss. Lewin Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead the Marlins offensively in the defeat.

Yesterday, the Athletics beat the Mariners 5-3. JP Sears was the winning pitcher after he went five innings, giving up one earned run on six hits while striking out three. Shea Langeliers led the Athletics’ offense, going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple and an RBI.

  
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