Padres vs Athletics Picks and Prediction – 4/8/2025

The San Diego Padres head to Sacramento on Monday to take on the Athletics. The Padres are 8-2 on the season. San Diego beat the Cubs 8-7 on Sunday in their last game. The Padres are averaging 4.2 runs scored per game with 8.8 hits. San Diego carries a 1-2 road record. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks. 

Michael King will make his 3rd start on the mound for the San Diego Padres. King is 1-0 on the season with 7.2 innings pitched. King has 14 strikeouts and carries a 3.52 ERA. The San Diego Padres carry a 2.28 team ERA. 

The Sacramento Athletics are 4-6 on the season. Sacramento lost to Colorado on Sunday 12-5. The Athletics are averaging 4 runs scored per game with 8.1 hits. Sacramento is 0-3 on their home field entering Monday. 

Luis Severino will make his 3rd start on the mound for the Sacramento Athletics. Severino is 0-1 on the season with 12 innings pitched. Severino has 12 strikeouts and carries a 3.75 ERA. The Sacramento Athletics carry a 4.89 team ERA. 

The Sacramento Athletics enter this series as a home underdog. Sacramento will feature one of their better starting pitching with Luis Severino on the mound. The Athletics are due for a home field win. Take a shot as the home underdog shows the value. Final Score Prediction, Sacramento Athletics win 4-3.