Giants-Athletics Odds Preview

The San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in an interleague contest. The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Randy Johnson in this game. Johnson has a 6-5 record and a 5.00 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Athletics will be Gio Gonzalez. The lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Tim Lincecum went the distance, striking out 12, to lead the Giants over the Athletics 4-1 on Tuesday night. San Francisco cashed as -130 road favorites as the game played UNDER the 6.5-run total listed by oddsmakers. Bengie Molina went 2-for-3 with a run batted in for the Giants, while Edgar Renteria was 2-for-4 with an RBI for San Francisco. Jason Giambi went deep for Oakland, as losing pitcher Vin Mazzaro allowed four runs over six innings for the Athletics. Team records: San Francisco: 38-32 SU Oakland: 31-39 SU San Francisco most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After playing Oakland are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Oakland most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Colorado are 6-4 After playing San Francisco are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco Next up: San Francisco at Milwaukee, Friday, June 26 Oakland home to Colorado, Friday, June 26