The Athletics (22-31) host the Philadelphia Phillies (34-18) on Sunday, May 25, 2025. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on NBCS-CA.
Riding a nine-game winning streak, the Phillies go for the sweep of the Athletics on Sunday afternoon. They have a good shot to do so with Jesus Luzardo on the hill — but is the electric left-hander in a vulnerable spot?
Find my Phillies vs Athletics prediction for Sunday below.
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- Phillies vs Athletics pick: Brent Rooker Home Run (+350; BetMGM)
My Phillies vs Athletics pick for Sunday is Brent Rooker to hit a home run. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Phillies vs Athletics Odds
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Phillies vs Athletics Projected Starting Pitchers
| LHP Jesus Luzardo (PHI) | Stat | RHP Gunnar Hoglund (A’s) |
|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | W-L | 1-2 |
| 2.2 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.1 |
| 1.95 / 3.09 | ERA /xERA | 5.06 / 5.76 |
| 2.23 / 3.14 | FIP / xFIP | 5.70 / 3.73 |
| 1.15 | WHIP | 1.41 |
| 20.2% | K-BB% | 15.4% |
| 43.9% | GB% | 41.5% |
| 101 | Stuff+ | 95 |
| 111 | Location+ | 107 |
Grant Neiffer’s Phillies vs Athletics Predictions, Betting Analysis
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Hot lately, Brent Rooker is one of the best power hitters in the league. He enters Sunday with 12 home runs.
Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo has been great at suppressing power this season, but he’s due for some massive regression.
He has a 3.6% HR/FB rate — his career rate is 12.5%. He grades out as an above-average matchup for righty power, and the spot is great for Rooker.
As I’ve said all season, Sutter Health Park is one of the best in the league for hitting, and the winds are blowing out at 10 mph in one of the most wind-sensitive parks in the league.
Pick: Rooker Home Run (+350; BetMGM)
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Phillies vs Athletics Betting Trends
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