The Athletics will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The game is set to begin at 10:10 PM. It will be a night game, adding to the atmosphere under the lights.

Athletics vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Dodgers MoneyLine: -200. The Dodgers have a strong home record and lead in team hitting stats. Their lineup includes top hitters like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5 (-120). Both teams have shown solid pitching performances in recent games, and the Dodgers’ pitching stats are better overall.

Team Trends

• The Athletics have a better road record of 14-8 compared to their home record of 8-13 this season.
• The Dodgers have a strong home record of 16-4 this season.
• In their recent game on May 14, 2025, the Dodgers hit 4 home runs against the Athletics.
• On May 13, 2025, the Athletics hit 5 home runs against the Dodgers in a decisive 11-1 win.
• Freddie Freeman had a perfect 4/4 performance with 2 doubles and a home run on May 11, 2025, against the Diamondbacks.

Athletics vs Dodgers Preview

The Oakland Athletics will visit Dodger Stadium to play against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The game will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, starting at 10:10 PM. Both teams will aim to perform well under the night sky.

Osvaldo Bido will start for the Athletics. He has pitched 41 2/3 innings this season with a 4.75 ERA. Matt Sauer, usually a reliever, will be key for the Dodgers. He has a 1.54 ERA in 11 2/3 innings this season.

Dodgers’ Offensive Power and Pitching Depth

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been strong at the plate this season. Shohei Ohtani leads the team with a .307 batting average and 13 home runs. His 46 runs are the highest in the league. Freddie Freeman is another key player for the Dodgers. He has a .362 batting average and 33 RBIs. Freeman’s nine home runs rank him second on the team. Mookie Betts adds depth to the lineup with a .265 batting average. He has scored 33 runs, placing him second on the team. Betts also has six home runs and 27 RBIs.

Athletics’ Key Players and Pitching Challenges

Tyler Soderstrom is a standout player for the Athletics. He leads the team in home runs with 10 and has 29 RBIs. His batting average of .285 helps boost the team’s offense. Brent Rooker also makes an impact for the Athletics. He shares the team lead in home runs with Soderstrom, hitting 10. Rooker has scored 29 runs, which is the highest on the team. Jacob Wilson adds to the lineup with a .354 batting average. He has 26 RBIs and 5 home runs. Wilson’s consistent hitting keeps him as a key player for the team.

Final Betting Pick

The Dodgers’ MoneyLine at -200 is a solid pick due to their strong home record of 16-4. They have top hitters like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, who lead in league rankings for home runs and RBIs. The Dodgers also have the best team batting average at .267, which gives them an edge in hitting.

The Under 9.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ recent pitching performances. The Dodgers have a team ERA of 3.98, which is better than the Athletics’ 4.84 ERA. With solid pitching and the Dodgers’ ability to limit runs, a lower-scoring game is likely.

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