Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles Picks and Predictions June 8th 2025

Oakland Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles June 8th 2025

The Baltimore Orioles will take on the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA, on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The game is set for an afternoon start at 4:05 PM and will be broadcast on MASN. Weather forecasts indicate a mild day with a light breeze and broken clouds.

The Orioles, led by interim manager Tony Mansolino, are currently 25-37 this season. They hold a road record of 13-20. Tomoyuki Sugano will be on the mound for Baltimore with an ERA of 3.04. The Athletics have a 25-40 record this season, with a home record of 11-22. The starting pitcher for the Athletics is yet to be determined.

Orioles vs Athletics Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Baltimore Orioles vs. None Athletics
• Venue: Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA
• Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Betting Odds: Orioles MoneyLine -148, Athletics MoneyLine +123

The Orioles Can Win If…

The Baltimore Orioles recently played against the None Athletics and lost 5-4. Despite the loss, Jackson Holliday had a strong performance, going 3-for-5 with a home run. Dylan Carlson also contributed with a home run and two RBIs, showing the team’s ability to generate power.

The Orioles have been solid in hitting home runs, with 66 on the season, ranking them 11th in the league. This power is a key factor in their ability to win games. Tomoyuki Sugano, the starting pitcher for the next game, has a strong ERA of 3.04, which can help keep the opposing team’s runs low.

Key players like Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman have been consistent contributors. Henderson leads the team with eight home runs, while Rutschman adds depth with his seven home runs. The Orioles’ lineup has the potential to score runs and support their pitching staff in securing a win.

The Athletics Can Win If…

The None Athletics recently won against the Baltimore Orioles, 5-4. Jacob Wilson led the way with three hits and two RBIs. Lawrence Butler also contributed with two hits and two runs.

The Athletics have shown strong offensive stats this season. They have a batting average of .256, ranking 4th, and a slugging percentage of .421, ranking 5th. Their lineup includes key players like Tyler Soderstrom, who has 14 home runs and 42 RBIs.

Jacob Wilson is a standout player for the Athletics with a batting average of .363. His performance, along with others, gives the team a solid chance in their next game. With their recent wins, the Athletics are in a good position to continue their success.

The Lean

The Orioles are favored with a MoneyLine of -148 against the Athletics at +123. The Orioles have a stronger batting average and slugging percentage, ranking 4th and 5th respectively. The Athletics’ pitching struggles with a 30th-ranked ERA of 5.79. My pick is the Orioles to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 10.5 runs. The Orioles have a higher slugging percentage, and both teams have ERAs over 5.00, suggesting a high-scoring game. My model projects a total score of 11 runs. I recommend taking the over at 10.5 runs.

When Baltimore fired Brandon Hyde in mid-May despite back-to-back 96-win seasons, few predicted an immediate turnaround. Under interim skipper Tony Mansolino, however, the Orioles have ripped off 10 wins in 13 games and now chase their eighth victory in nine when they close this three-game set in West Sacramento. After weathering a 10-batters-deep first inning on Saturday, Baltimore’s bullpen locked down 6⅔ innings of two-hit shutout relief, and the offense was driven by Ramon Laureano’s three hits and Colton Cowser’s mammoth 455-foot blast.

Mansolino praised the club’s newfound confidence, noting that even a four-run first inning felt manageable. Gunnar Henderson exemplified the all-around effort by reaching base four times, throwing out a runner at the plate and stealing a bag—all in one performance that underscored why patience remains key with this roster. For a full look at Baltimore’s lineup, visit the Scores and Stats MLB teams hub.

By contrast, Oakland has dropped 21 of 24 and saw rookie slugger Jacob Wilson go quietly 2-for-5 despite a sixth multi-hit game in seven tries. Denzel Clarke’s left-shoulder contusion sustained Friday has him trending toward another scratch, further thinning the lineup. Sunday’s starter, lefty Jacob Lopez (0-4, 7.20 ERA), will attempt to build on a nine-strikeout outing last time out, but he must solve Baltimore’s red-hot bats to avoid a sweep.

Tokyo expat Tomoyuki Sugano (5-3, 3.04 ERA) takes the ball for the Orioles after another quality start, having issued just three walks over his last 32 innings. His command versus a struggling A’s rotation puts Baltimore in position to extend the surge. For odds on Sugano vs. Lopez and in-game markets, check the live MLB odds board.

Handicapper Spotlight — Calvin King

Premium handicapper Calvin King went 1-0 on moneyline plays yesterday, cashing a Pittsburgh ML +162 winner. Though his season ledger sits at 7-10 on moneylines and an overall 10-17 (–$968), King’s model flags Baltimore’s combination of elite walk suppression and bullpen depth as a textbook road favorite scenario. His full breakdown and ticket appear in the daily MLB picks hub.

For deeper analysis—park factors, platoon splits and late-inning leverage—consult the exhaustive Scores and Stats MLB betting guide.

Prediction: Orioles 5, Athletics 2. Between Sugano’s command and a lineup riding momentum, Baltimore should close out the sweep and inch closer to reclaiming the top of the AL East.