The Athletics will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The game is set to start at 10:10 PM. This night game will see the Athletics as the away team.
Athletics vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Athletics MoneyLine: 228. The Athletics have a strong road record at 14-7 and recently defeated the Dodgers 11-1 in a spring training game, showing they can compete against them.
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-106). Both teams have strong hitting stats, with the Dodgers leading in batting average and slugging percentage. This suggests the potential for a high-scoring game.
Team Trends
- The Athletics have a strong road record this season, winning 14 out of 21 games.
- The Dodgers have an impressive home record, with 15 wins and only 4 losses.
- In a recent game, the Athletics defeated the Dodgers 11-1, with Jacob Wilson hitting two home runs.
- The Dodgers’ Tony Gonsolin pitched 5 scoreless innings in a recent 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks.
- In their division, the Athletics have won 8 out of 14 games, while the Dodgers have won 5 out of 7.
Athletics vs Dodgers Preview
The Athletics head to Dodger Stadium to play against the Dodgers. Gunnar Hoglund will start on the mound for the Athletics. He has pitched in 11 1/3 innings this season with an ERA of 2.38. Hoglund has struck out 10 batters and walked just 1 in his two starts.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start for the Dodgers. He has been strong this season with a 1.80 ERA over 45 innings. Yamamoto has a record of 4-3 and has struck out 53 batters. Both teams aim for a win under the lights in Los Angeles.
Dodgers’ Strong Lineup and Pitching Edge
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a solid lineup this season. Shohei Ohtani leads the team with a .302 batting average and 12 home runs. Freddie Freeman follows with a .366 average and 9 home runs. Mookie Betts adds depth with 6 home runs and 32 runs scored. On the mound, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a key player for the Dodgers. He has started 8 games with a record of 4-3. His ERA stands at 1.80, and he has struck out 53 batters over 45 innings. The Dodgers’ team batting average is .265, ranking first in the league. They have hit 64 home runs, placing them second. Their pitching staff has a combined ERA of 4.00, with 389 strikeouts, ranking third in the league.
Athletics’ Hitting and Pitching Overview
The Oakland Athletics have some strong hitters this season. Brent Rooker leads with 10 home runs and 29 runs. Tyler Soderstrom follows with 9 home runs and 27 RBIs. Jacob Wilson adds a .362 batting average and 26 RBIs. The Athletics’ team batting average is .263, placing them second in the league. They have hit 56 home runs, ranking sixth. Their slugging percentage is .433, which is fourth in the league. On the pitching side, Gunnar Hoglund has started two games. His record is 1-0 with an ERA of 2.38. The Athletics’ pitching staff has a combined ERA of 4.73, which ranks 25th.
Final Betting Pick
The Athletics have shown strength on the road with a 14-7 record. Their recent 11-1 win over the Dodgers in spring training highlights their ability to perform against strong teams. Gunnar Hoglund’s solid ERA of 2.38 in the regular season suggests he can hold his own against the Dodgers’ lineup.
The over 8.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ strong hitting stats. The Dodgers lead in batting average and slugging percentage, while the Athletics have power hitters like Brent Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom. With both teams capable of scoring runs, a high-scoring game seems likely.
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Last updated:June 9, 2025 Athletics, Dodgers