Kenny G recommended Oakland at +135, arguing Milwaukee’s flaws make the favorite price unjustified. He gave JT Ginn credit for a 1.69 ERA debut against the Mets (5.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER) and thinks the rookie’s heavy sinker can keep the ball on the ground in hitter‑friendly American Family Field. Freddie Peralta has been solid (2.31 ERA) but is backed by a disastrous 5.35 bullpen ERA, meaning no Milwaukee lead is safe. Oakland quietly sits 12th in runs and 4th in slugging, thanks in large part to Tyler Soderstrom’s nine homers and .315 average. The A’s are also 7‑3 on the road, whereas Milwaukee is only 7‑3 at home but trending under .500 overall. Kenny’s numbers made this a near‑pick‑em; at +135 he saw clear value on the road dog.

Drew Martin grabbed the Athletics at +140, riding a club that is 7‑3 on the road and fresh off a 23‑4 thumping of the White Sox in a three‑game sweep. Rookie JT Ginn flashed promise in his lone 2025 start, tossing 5.1 innings of one‑run ball with six strikeouts against the Mets. Martin conceded Freddy Peralta brings strikeout stuff (28 K’s already) but reminded listeners that the right‑hander carried a 4.00+ home ERA last year and owns reverse home/road splits. Peralta’s most recent outing versus Oakland resulted in four earned over five frames. With both bullpens shaky and the Brewers’ bats quiet, Martin liked banking the hotter offense and a live arm at a fat plus price.