The Athletics are 12th in runs scored, 11th in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging. They're on a 14-8 run. Jacob Lopez (3.30 ERA) has 103 strikeouts in 84+ innings while holding batters to a .223 average. The team is on a 7-3-1 UNDER the total on the road. Meanwhile, Minnesota is on an 8-13 slide after losing three of four at home to Detroit. They were last favored two games ago against the Tigers but lost, 8-5. The offense is 23rd in runs scored, 20th in on-base percentage, 18th in slugging, and 26th in steals, on a 6-2-1 UNDER the total. Joe Ryan (2.72 ERA) keeps the Twins in games, though they're 5-6 in his last 11 starts. Take the Athletics to win, and bet this game UNDER the total.
These Pro Picks were released to clients on August 19, 2025 at 11:14AM ET.
Las Vegas at Minnesota
August 19, 2025
1.5 units on Las Vegas +125 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 3.38)
Result:
WIN
WIN
1 unit on Game Total UNDER 8.5 +101 (risk 1 to return 2.01)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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