The Los Angeles Dodgers (64-47) travel to face off against the Oakland Athletics (46-66) on Sunday, August 4th. This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland and televised on NSPCA. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Athletics are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Dodgers. First pitch is set for 3:07 CT.
Dodgers vs. Athletics Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Athletics (+131)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs
- In the last 15 games, the Athletics have scored 5 or more runs in 10 games.
- The Athletics have won 3 out of their last 4 home games.
- The Athletics have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games.
- In their last game against the Dodgers, the Athletics scored 6 runs and won.
- The Athletics have a higher home win percentage (27-28) compared to the Dodgers’ away win percentage (30-27).
Dodgers vs Athletics
Thanks to a six-run 9th inning for the Dodgers’ offense, they cruised to a 10-0 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were favored at -178 on the money line.
The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Jack Flaherty for the Dodgers, and he went six innings while striking out seven and didn’t give up a run. Flaherty picked up a win in the game, while Mitch Spence took the loss for the A’s, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs.
At the plate, the Dodgers were led by Teoscar Hernandez and Enrique Hernandez, as they were the only two Dodgers hitters to have more than one hit. Both players scored twice and drove in two runs. Shohei Ohtani also had a two-hit game and drove in three runs.
Los Angeles is looking to even up their series with the Athletics today, as they lost the first game of the series. The Dodgers have a 64-47 record and lead the NL West by 4.5 games over the Padres. This season, they have gone 21-18 against divisional opponents.
When the Dodgers win, the average margin of victory is 3.8 runs, and their run line record is 54-57. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 9 runs, and the Dodgers have gone over the total in 8 of 14 games with a total of 9 runs. Their games this season have averaged 9.0 runs per game, and their current streak of games going over the total is at 4.
River Ryan Gets The Start For The Dodgers
River Ryan and the Dodgers are on the road to take on the Athletics today. Ryan has been solid in his first two starts of the season, as he picked up a win in his last outing against the Astros, going 5 2/3 innings and allowing just 1 earned run. He also struck out 8 batters in that start.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani has been a big part of the Dodgers offense this season, as he is batting .309 with 33 home runs and 79 RBIs, both of which lead the team. Ohtani has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/40 in his last 10 games with three homers. Gavin Lux has also been swinging a hot bat, going 12/30 in his last 10 games.
As a team, the Dodgers are 4th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game, and they have been a very patient team at the plate, as they are 2nd in walks and have the league’s top on-base percentage. Overall, they are 3rd in home runs and have the league’s best on-base percentage.
As underdogs, the Athletics are 37-63 straight up, but they have been more profitable against the run line, where they are 54-46. Overall, they are 59-53 against the run line with an average run margin of -0.6. The over/under record for Oakland games this season is 52-52-6.
Today, the Athletics are looking to improve their 27-28 home record as they face the Dodgers. Oakland is 6-4 in their last 10 games, but they have lost two of their last three. In the AL West, they are 13 games behind the first-place team with a 46-66 overall record.
Osvaldo Bido Gets The Start For The Athletics
Right-hander Osvaldo Bido gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Dodgers at home. Bido has made three starts and nine appearances this season, coming into the game with a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 5.00. In his last outing, Bido took the loss, giving up seven earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had picked up the win in back-to-back outings. Bido’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.37, and opponents are batting .214 off him this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.33 strikeouts and 5 walks.
Athletics Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Athletics offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 25th in the league. They have been a bit better at home, averaging 4.5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .231, and their on-base percentage of .301 is also towards the bottom of the league. One thing they have done well is hit for power, as they are 4th in the league in homers and have the 7th best isolated power mark in the league.
Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics offense this season, as he is batting .290 with a team-high 27 homers and 79 RBIs. However, he has gone just 4/18 in his last five games. Catcher Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team with 21 homers but is batting just .212 for the season.
Dodgers vs Athletics Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Dodgers vs. Athletics game is to take the Athletics on the money line at +131. We have the final score at 6-5 in favor of the Athletics, and with the payout, we feel this is the best way to play this one.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Osvaldo Bido finishing with five strikeouts, and for the Dodgers, River Ryan with four. Ryan is projected to go just two innings, while Bido should finish with a line of 5-6 innings.
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Last updated:August 4, 2024 Athletics, Dodgers