The Oakland Athletics, while not the best team in the American League, can still be considered a formidable team with the ability to win games against teams that, on paper, should beat them. Such is the case in this upcoming game on July 7th when they take on the New York Yankees in their home ballpark. While it might not seem like much of a matchup, a deeper look reveals just how competitive the Oakland Athletics can be against a team as good as the Yankees. In fact, bettingsportsbetting.com believes in the A's so much that they are making them the free wager selection for their Wednesday night game versus the Yankees. Some people are going to be taken aback by this pick simply because the Yankees are so talented at every facet of the game. However, a closer look reveals that there are some holes in their armor. For instance, Javier Vazquez and A.J. Burnett have been pitching well below average. Both have ERAs above 5.00, and neither has really shown the effectiveness that has marked their careers up to this point. If the Yankees are to get anywhere during this upcoming offseason, both of these players are going to need much better performances than the ones that they are putting forth right now. Curtis Granderson is another Yankee that is struggling to adapt to his new surroundings. Since being traded from the Tigers, Granderson has been plagued by injury and ineffectiveness with a batting average that currently stands at .235 and a home run total that is only at seven. The Yankees just have too many question marks right now to think that they should be getting as high a number as they are on the road in Oakland. Take the valuable Athletics to win the free bet pick on Wednesday night. Oakland needs to start winning some baseball games if they are to have any chance at a playoff spot come September and October. They simply are not playing up to their potential, and it is definitely hurting their overall standing right now in the American League's West division. The major problem has been a lack of power hitting that has become an ongoing problem throughout the course of the entire season. While the A's have been getting good pitching, the bullpen has struggled to close some games that they otherwise should have won. Brad Ziegler, Tyson Ross, and Michael Wuertz have all found themselves at the short end of the stick numerous times throughout the year, which is definitely not helping the A's cause. However, Oakland is an excellent team at home, and they will get the free wager victory over the Yankees. Expect to see a very close affair with the Athletics winning the game in the latter innings. While the Yankees might be the better team overall, Oakland is more prepared for a game like this against one of the best teams in the American League. The Yankees will have to be on their toes from the first pitch of the game, and it will no doubt be difficult for them to counteract the good starting pitching that the A's can throw out there on a regular basis. Bettingsportsbetting.com can only see this game ending with an Oakland victory, and you should place your free bet accordingly.