Phillies vs. Athletics: Game 1 Prediction, Odds, and Picks - July 12, MLB 2024

The 2024 National League division seems to belong to the Philadelphia Phillies already after their easy victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers. While many predicted the Phillies would experience a downfall in the middle of the season, they have put such doubts in the shade with their consistent performance.

The Phillies swept the mighty Dodgers and are now all set to host the struggling Oakland Athletics. If they could defeat the Dodgers, the A's would be an easy sweep.

Manager Rob Thomson wants to open this series with a bang as he hands over the ball to Ranger Suarez in Game 1. Suarez gets better with each game, as his strikeout numbers have reached 106. The southpaw has a 2.58 ERA with a strong 10-3 record.

The Athletics hold one of the worst records in the majors (35-60) and they remain at the bottom of the AL West. The A's are not expected to make the postseason this season.

Hogan Harris will be there on the mound in Game 1 for the A's. Harris is a rookie with a 1-3 record and a 3.22 ERA.

Phillies vs. Athletics Baseball Betting Odds

Philadelphia Phillies	-275	-1.5 (-150)	U 9 (-120)
Oakland Athletics	+225	+1.5 (+115)	P 9 (=100)

Where to watch Phillies vs. Athletics?

Game 1 can be watched on NBCSCA or NBCSP. The online stream will take place on Fubo TV, while the first pitch is scheduled to go out at 6:40 PM EDT.

Phillies vs. Athletics Prediction

Even if the A's score runs, their pitching staff hasn't been great of late. Suarez has dominated some of the best teams, and the A's will be an easy matchup for the skilled pitcher. Suarez has the sixth-best ERA in the league at 2.58.

The Phils hold the best ERA as a team (3.21), while the A's are ranked at No. 24 with a 4.43 ERA. Offensively, the Phils hold the upper hand in this game.

Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (-275)