Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Predictions for Sunday, June 28, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 06/28/2026, 06:30 AM ET
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The Athletics stay on the road Sunday for game 3 of 3 in Anaheim inside Angel Stadium against the Los Angeles Angels, and we have you ready to roll with our Athletics vs. Los Angeles prediction. The Athletics are 2 games below .500 coming into this matchup following the loss on Saturday to end a 2-game skid. The Los Angeles Angels stay home Sunday well below .500, but they have won 4 of their last 6 games overall. Read more about this Athletics vs. Los Angeles prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our MLB Predictions!

Athletics look to improve their record

The Athletics have a .249 batting average this season, scoring 384 runs on 697 hits. The Athletics have been loud with a .414 team slugging percentage and have hit 106 home runs. The Athletics pitching has been up and down this season, with a 4.93 team ERA. Nick Kurtz leads the Athletics offense this season with a .280 batting average and 64 RBI's. Shea Langeliers has a .266 batting average and leads the Athletics with 19 home runs this season.

Jack Perkins got the start for the Athletics on Saturday, giving up 2 runs on 4 hits across 5 innings of action, resulting in a no-decision. The Athletics bullpen held, giving up no runs on 1 hit across the next inning before Geoff Harlieb came on to give up 1 run on 2 hits after recording just 2 outs, leading to the loss. The Athletics bullpen gave up 2 more runs on 3 hits over the final 4 outs of the game. Colby Thomas and Jonah Heim  led the way for the Athletics offense on Saturday

Key Injury Report for Athletics:

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  • Jacob Wilson (Day-To-Dat)
  • Brent Rooker (10-Day IL)
Mark Leiter Jr. (15-Day IL)
  • Zack Gelof (10-Day IL)
  • Brooks Kristie (60-Day IL)

Los Angeles tries to end their woes

The Los Angeles offense has been mediocre this season, with a .240 batting average, as they have scored 377 runs and 671 hits. Los Angeles has a .319 OBP and a .398 team slugging percentage. The Los Angeles pitching has been the team's biggest issue, with a 4.67 team ERA. Nolan Schanuel leads the Los Angeles offense this season with a .261 batting average. Mike Trout has a .234 batting average and leads the team with 17 home runs. Jo Adell has a .247 batting average and leads the way with 43 RBI's this year.

Reid Detmers got the start for Los Angeles on Saturday, giving up 2 runs on 4 hits across 5.2 innings of work, resulting in a no-decision. The Angels bullpen held, giving up no runs on no hits before Ryan Zeferjahn came on to give up no runs on no hits across 1 inning of action, leading to the victory. Jo Adell led the way for the Los Angeles offense on Saturday with 2 hits in 2 at-bats to drive in 2 runs. Los Angeles got production from 3 other players as each drove in 1 run apiece.

Key Injury Report for Los Angeles:

  • Niko Kavadas (7-Day IL)
  • Mike Trout (10-Day IL)
  • Adam Frazier (1-Day IL)
  • Grayson Rodriguez (15-Day IL)
  • Travis d’Arnaud (60-Day IL)

Athletics vs. Los Angeles  Pick

  • Athletics vs. Los Angeles  Spread Pick

The Athletics are the better team in this matchup, having the better year coming into Sunday. Look for the Athletics to continue that trend against a lackluster sub .500 Los Angeles team. The Athletics have the better pitcher on the mound and the superior offense in this matchup. Take the Athletics to close this series on Sunday with a win on the road in Los Angeles against the Angels.

  • Athletics vs. Los Angeles  Over/Under Pick

Look for both pitchers to continue their struggles Sunday despite squaring off against 2 struggling offenses. Expect runs to come in bunches as each team pursues the victory in this matchup. Both teams are chasing a .500 record coming into Sunday, and that will spark both offenses. Take the over Sunday as the Athletics do the job to get the win on the road against Los Angeles.

Game Written Prior to completion of game on Saturday.

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