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MLB betting pick: Giants at Athletics

July 7th 2014, 11:43pm, By: Johnny Houston

San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics

Where: O.co Coliseum, Oakland, CA
When: Tuesday 8th July 2014, 12.05pm AEST
Starters: R.Vogelsong Vs Jesse Chavez

Today is the first game of a four game, two city series between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics.

These two teams have created quite a rivalry over the last 10 years which stems from the 1989 World Series.

This year both quality teams are shaping up as final contenders.

The Giant’s slugger Hunter Pence will lead from the front today, and is currently on an 11 game hitting streak and has also been named in the all-star game.

Oakland’s starting pitcher Jesse Chavez gave up four runs at Miami and before that he allowed five in a loss to Detroit. The Giants should continue to take advantage of Chavez’s poor form.

Ryan Vogelsong is in better form than Chavez, he just hasn’t had any run support. Vogelsong’s comments have all been positive despite the fact he hasn’t received any offensive support from his team mates.

This is a great mindset for a starting pitcher and we believe there is value with the underdog today.

We are also leaning towards the under on total run score.

Bet On: San Francisco Giants to win

 

 

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Johnny Houston has been part of the Before You Bet team since 2014 and loves nothing more than sweating the early morning action from the US - whether it's NBA, NFL, Golf or even College football and basketball. Johnny has a knack for spotting talent and doesn't mind taking a flier on someone at juicy odds if the value is there!

When he's not finding winners, you'll find Johnny hustling on the golf course.

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