The Athletics host the Chicago Cubs for the series finale of their interleague series on Wednesday, April 2. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 3:35 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on Marquee Sports Network, NBCSCA, and can also be streamed via MLB.TV.
The Cubs have hammered the A’s in this series, dropping 25 runs combined in the first two games. For my Cubs vs Athletics predictions for Wednesday, however, I’ll be targeting two Athletics for home run picks.
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- Cubs vs Athletics picks: Brent Rooker Home Run; Shea Langeliers Home Run
My Cubs vs Athletics picks for Wednesday are home runs for Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
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Cubs vs Athletics Odds
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Cubs vs Athletics Preview, Predictions, Props, Betting Analysis
Brent Rooker Home Run Prop
The A’s ballpark this season has been absolutely fantastic for power, and even in less-than-great hitting conditions today, Rooker’s odds are too low.
Jameson Taillon may have allowed below-average HRs to righties last year, but his HR/FB rate vs. righties is due for some massive negative regression; he grades out as an above-average matchup for righty power.
Rooker is one of the best HR hitters in the league and may actually lead MLB this season playing in this park.
I have the true odds here just above +300, making this a great EV bet.
Pick: Brent Rooker HR (+370; DraftKings)
Shea Langeliers Home Run Prop
Langeliers is a massive power bat and would be a 40 HR hitter if he played every day. He had 29 HRs last season in 137 games while playing in one of the worst HR parks in the league; now, he is playing in what may end up being the best HR park this season.
The matchup vs. Taillon grades out as a slightly above average one for righty power. Even in tougher weather conditions today, the ballpark in Sacramento grades out as a good one for bombs.
I have Langeliers’ true odds under +400, making this a great EV bet.
Pick: Shea Langeliers HR (+430; FanDuel)
Cubs vs Athletics Home Run Parlay
- Brent Rooker (+350)
- Shea Langeliers (+375)
Parlay odds: +1900 (Fanatics)
Cubs vs Athletics Betting Trends
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