Milwaukee Brewers vs Athletics Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 4/19/25, 3:46 PM  by Erik Gibbs in MLB Picks

The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to secure a series win on Saturday as they take on the Oakland Athletics in the second game of their three-game set at American Family Field. The Brewers opened the series with a solid all-around performance on Friday, while the A’s made a late push with two runs in the ninth but ultimately came up short. J.T. Ginn got the start for Oakland in the opener and struggled, lasting 4.2 innings while allowing three earned runs on four hits.

For the A’s, offensive consistency has been a challenge. Despite scoring eight runs in Thursday’s game prior to the series, they couldn’t carry that momentum into the opener in Milwaukee. As they try to bounce back, they’ll need a stronger showing at the plate and more stability from the mound.

Luis Severino is set to start for Oakland and enters with an 0-3 record and a 4.01 ERA. While he turned in a solid outing in his last appearance against the Mets—going 5.2 innings and surrendering just one run—his inconsistency has been a concern, with two of his previous three starts being subpar.

Milwaukee counters with right-hander Chad Patrick, who has been impressive early in the season. The rookie owns a 1-0 record and a sharp 1.76 ERA, and in his last outing against Arizona, he threw 4.1 shutout innings. While he hasn't gone deep into games yet, his ability to limit runs has been a major plus for a Brewers team that continues to find ways to win. Patrick’s unfamiliarity to opposing hitters, including the A’s, could serve as an advantage, especially considering Oakland's offensive struggles.