Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 2

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy celebrates his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 27, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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  • The Dodgers are -275 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Athletics starting pitcher: Hogan Harris
  • Dodgers starting pitcher: Anthony Gonsolin
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA

The Oakland Athletics (+210) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-275) on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10pm EDT in Los Angeles.

The Dodgers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-125).

The Athletics vs Dodgers Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Athletics are 30-78 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 55-50 ATS.

Athletics vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Athletics+1.5 +105O 9.5 -120+210
Dodgers -1.5 -125U 9.5 +100-275

Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Wednesday‘s MLB matchup with 87.3% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Athletics and Dodgers and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:

  • JP Sears has hit the Earned Runs Under in his last 8 away games (+8.00 Units / 76% ROI)
  • JJ Bleday has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 32 games (+7.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Tony Kemp has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 12 of his last 18 away games (+7.10 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Seth Brown has hit the Singles Under in 10 of his last 12 games (+6.95 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Nick Allen has hit the Hits Under in 5 of his last 6 away games (+6.90 Units / 115% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Freddie Freeman has hit the RBIs Over in 23 of his last 45 games (+13.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 20 games (+11.30 Units / 45% ROI)
  • J.D. Martinez has hit the RBIs Over in 11 of his last 16 games (+10.30 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Austin Barnes has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.05 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Miguel Rojas has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.90 Units / 36% ROI)

Dodgers vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Muncy 0.5 +260 0.5 -450
Will Smith 0.5 +350 0.5 -650
Seth Brown 0.5 +310 0.5 -550
Tony Kemp 0.5 +950 0.5 -10000
Amed Rosario 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400

Dodgers vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Muncy 0.5 -175 0.5 +135
Will Smith 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Seth Brown 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Tony Kemp 0.5 -155 0.5 +120
Amed Rosario 1.5 +170 1.5 -225

Dodgers vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Muncy 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Will Smith 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Seth Brown 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Tony Kemp 0.5 +325 0.5 -500
Amed Rosario 0.5 +130 0.5 -175

Dodgers vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Hogan Harris 4.5 +140 4.5 -185
Tony Gonsolin 5.5 -140 5.5 +105
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Under in 57 of their last 94 games (+15.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 30 of their last 47 games (+12.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 48 games (+10.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 19 of their last 47 games (+7.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 30 of their last 50 away games (+7.93 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 51 of their last 85 games (+17.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Over in 61 of their last 101 games (+15.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 44 of their last 79 games (+11.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.81 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+3.30 Units / 11% ROI)

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Athletics have gone 52-56 against the Run Line (-7.35 Units / -6% ROI).

  • 30-78 when betting on the Moneyline for -27.5 Units / -25.42% ROI
  • 55-47 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.4 Units / 2% ROI
  • 47-55 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.05 Units / -11.09% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Dodgers have gone 55-50 against the Run Line (+7.8 Units / 6.23% ROI).

  • 60-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.5 Units / -5.13% ROI
  • 60-40 when betting on the total runs Over for +16.1 Units / 13.91% ROI
  • 40-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -25.35 Units / -21.97% ROI

Hogan Harris has an ERA of 7.15 (13.0 IP) on the road this season — 4th highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 3.69 — third Percentile.

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of just 20% (32/162) against Hogan Harris this season — tied for 15th lowest among in MLB; League Avg: 27% — 15th Percentile.

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of just 20% (32/162) against Hogan Harris this season — 8th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 27% — eighth Percentile.

Hogan Harris has a strikeout rate of just 38% (49 SO in 130 PAs) with two-strikes this season — tied for 9th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 46% — 10th Percentile.

Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .185 (140-for-757) against Tony Gonsolin since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 106 total IP; League Avg: .246 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .244 (84-for-344) against Tony Gonsolin in non-two strike counts since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 106 total IP; League Avg: .332 — 100th Percentile.

Tony Gonsolin has allowed a slugging percentage of just .345 (51 Total Bases / 148 ABs) in non-two strike counts this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: .583 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .223 (33-for-148) against Tony Gonsolin in non-two strike counts this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: .336 — 99th Percentile.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Athletics are just 18-5 (.783) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .900.

The Athletics are just 28-65 (.301) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .536.

The Athletics are just 70-57 (.551) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .713.

The Athletics are just 17-59 (.224) after a loss this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .484.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Dodgers are 31-14 (.689) after a loss this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .484.

The Dodgers are 150-26 (.852) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .713.

The Dodgers are 171-96 (.640) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Dodgers are 8-76 (.095) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .047.

The Athletics are batting just .210 at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

The Athletics are batting just .219 since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .286 (4,867 PA’s) at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .320.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .289 (9,887 PA’s) since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .449 against RHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .400.

The Dodgers have scored 1.64 runs per game (437/267) in late innings since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 1.31.

Dodgers hitters have grounded into 15 double plays in 321 opportunities (5%) in close and late situations since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

The Dodgers have scored 437 runs in innings 7-9 since last season — most in MLB.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 6.57 (451.0 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.43.

The Athletics have allowed 6.33 runs per game (342/54) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.56.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 5.81 (949.0 IP) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.31.

Athletics pitchers have allowed a run 47% of the time after an opposing score this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

The Dodgers have won 46% of games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 32% against Dodgers pitchers over the last 14 days (11 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Dodgers pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in just 32% of their games this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Dodgers have won 51% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the 2021 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Dodgers vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers): Shoulder, D15
  • Gavin Lux (Dodgers): Knee, D60
  • Jonathon Feyereisen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • James Nelson (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Blake Treinen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Julio Martinez (Dodgers): Hamstring, Day-to-Day
  • Dustin May (Dodgers): Forearm, D60
  • Ryan Pepiot (Dodgers): Oblique, D60
  • Jacob Marisnick (Dodgers): Hamstring, D10
  • Jonathan Deluca (Dodgers): Hamstring, D10
  • Walker Buehler (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
  • Daniel Hudson (Dodgers): Knee, D60
  • Shelby Miller (Dodgers): Neck, D60
  • Alexander Reyes (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Trayce Thompson (Dodgers): Oblique, D60
  • Tyler Cyr (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
  • Richard Lovelady (Athletics): Arm, D15
  • Kevin Smith (Athletics): Back, D10
  • Dany Jiménez (Athletics): Shoulder, D60
  • James Kaprielian (Athletics): Shoulder, D15
  • Esteury Ruiz (Athletics): Shoulder, D10
  • Carlos Pérez (Athletics): Thumb, D10
  • Ryan Noda (Athletics): Jaw, D10
  • Mason Miller (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Drew Rucinski (Athletics): Illness, D60
  • Zachary Jackson (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Yacksel Ríos (Athletics): Finger, D60

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