Athletics vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction for Monday, July 20, 2026
Use Code SSWC The Athletics will visit the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field (NH) in Hanover, New Hampshire, on Monday, July 20, 2026, with the opening pitch scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. MLB.TV will provide coverage of the matchup. The Athletics enter at 42-56, while Arizona stands at 50-48 and holds a 65.5% chance of winning according to ESPN Analytics. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers
Jeffrey Springs is scheduled to start for the Athletics, while Arizona’s starter is listed as Undecided. Springs enters Monday’s game with a 3-9 record, a 6.08 ERA, and a 1.42 WHIP across 97.2 innings. He has allowed 102 hits and 26 home runs while recording 84 strikeouts against 37 walks. His individual ERA is higher than the Athletics’ 5.33 team ERA, while his WHIP is slightly lower than their overall mark of 1.48.
Athletics Try to Carry Their Latest Offensive Outburst Forward
The Athletics enter Monday’s game with a 42-56 overall record and a 22-27 record on the road. They have lost four of their last five contests but recently earned a commanding 15-1 home victory over Washington. The Athletics lost 23-4 to the same opponent in the previous meeting. They also recently suffered three consecutive road losses against the Chicago White Sox by scores of 9-1, 1-0, and 14-1.
The Athletics are batting .245 with 441 runs, 817 hits, and 122 home runs. They own a .323 on-base percentage and a .405 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff has produced a 5.33 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP while issuing 382 walks and recording 837 strikeouts. Opponents are batting .267 against the Athletics. They have also posted a 12-20 record in day games.
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The Athletics’ clearest strength in this matchup is their offensive advantage across the supplied season numbers. They have the higher batting average, more runs, more hits, more home runs, a better on-base percentage, and a higher slugging percentage than Arizona. The Athletics have hit 31 more home runs and collected 46 more hits. However, their pitching staff represents a major weakness, especially with an ERA above 5.00 and an opponent batting average of .267.
Arizona Brings a Four-Win Stretch into the Matchup
Arizona comes into Monday’s contest with a 50-48 overall record and a 28-21 record at home. The Diamondbacks have won four of their last five games. Arizona recently earned a 5-3 home victory over St. Louis after losing 5-4 in the previous meeting. The Diamondbacks also recently swept three road contests against Los Angeles by scores of 5-3, 9-2, and 9-3. Arizona has scored at least five runs in each of its last five games.
The Diamondbacks are batting .237 with 425 runs, 771 hits, and 91 home runs. Arizona carries a .308 on-base percentage and a .385 slugging percentage. Its pitching staff owns a 4.18 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP while issuing 280 walks and recording 667 strikeouts. Opponents are batting .249 against Arizona. The Diamondbacks have also produced a 19-18 record in day games.
Arizona’s strongest advantage is its pitching performance compared with the Athletics. The Diamondbacks have a team ERA that is 1.15 lower and a WHIP that is 0.21 lower. Arizona has also issued 102 fewer walks and held opposing hitters to a batting average that is 18 points lower. The Diamondbacks’ recent offensive production has complemented those advantages, as they have scored 32 runs across their last five contests.
Athletics vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction
Athletics vs Arizona Diamondbacks Pick
- Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline
Arizona is my moneyline selection for Monday’s matchup. The Diamondbacks have the better overall and home records and have won four of their last five games. The Athletics have lost four of five and enter with a scheduled starter carrying a 6.08 ERA and a 3-9 record. Arizona also owns substantial advantages in team ERA, WHIP, walks, and opponent batting average. ESPN Analytics gives the Diamondbacks a 65.5% chance of winning, making Arizona the preferred side.
Athletics vs Arizona Diamondbacks Total Pick
- Pick: Over 8.5
Take the over if the total is set at 8.5. I am taking the over because Arizona has scored at least five runs in five consecutive games, while the Athletics recently produced 15 runs in their latest victory. The Athletics enter with a 5.33 team ERA and a 1.48 WHIP, and their scheduled starter has a 6.08 ERA with 26 home runs allowed. Four of the Athletics’ last five games reached at least 10 combined runs, while four of Arizona’s last five produced at least eight. Those supplied numbers support the over.
Final Score Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks 7 – Athletics 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Sunday.
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