Athletics-Angels Who Will Cover?

The division rival Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Angel Stadium. The Athletics will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Gio Gonzalez in this game. Gonzalez has a 1-2 record and a 6.52 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Angels will be Joe Saunders. The lefthander has a 3.37 ERA to go along with a 14-6 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 245-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total has not yet been posted. John Lackey pitched a complete game to earn the win, as the Angels defeated the Athletics 5-1 on Tuesday night. Los Angeles won as -250 home favorites as the game played under the 8-run total listed by sportsbooks. Torii Hunter went 3-for-4 with a run batted in for the Angels, while Gary Matthews Jr. was 2-for-3 with an RBI for Los Angeles. Jack Cust went deep for Oakland, as losing pitcher Greg Smith was tagged for five runs over six innings to take the loss for the Athletics. Team records: Oakland: 60-72 SU Los Angeles: 80-51 SU Oakland most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 3-7 After playing LA Angels are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Oakland are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Oakland's last 25 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games Oakland is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Oakland LA Angels are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games at home LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Oakland Next up: Oakland home to Minnesota, Thursday, August 28 LA Angels home to Texas, Thursday, August 28