Oakland Athletics vs La Dodgers Dodgers Picks and Predictions August 2nd 2024

At 9:40 PM from Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, we have an interleague matchup between the Dodgers and Athletics. Los Angeles is 63-46 and they are starting Gavin Stone, while the Athletics are 45-65 and Joey Estes is on the mound on Friday.

The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the Dodgers are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -157 compared to the Athletics at +133. This game will be televised on SNLA.

Wtach the higlights of the A’s previous match agaist the giants:

Los Angeles vs. Oakland Key Information

• Teams: Dodgers at Athletics
• Where: Oakland Coliseum Oakland
• Date: Friday, August 2nd
• Betting Odds LAD -157 | OAK +133 O/U 8.5

The Dodgers Can Win If…

Right-hander Gavin Stone gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Athletics on the road. Stone has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 9-4 with a 3.34 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Stone has a WHIP of 1.26 and has pitched one complete game shutout this year. Stone’s last outing came against the Astros, where he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without giving up a home run. Stone has a record of 6-3 on the road this year with a 4.23 ERA.

Shohei Ohtani has been a force at the plate for the Dodgers this season, as he is batting .309 with a league-leading 32 home runs and 76 RBIs, which is 6th in the MLB. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat in the lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 22 homers. As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in home runs and are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 4th in the league.

Over his last five games, Gavin Lux has gone 6/15 with a home run and five RBIs. Lux is also on a six-game hitting streak. Cavan Biggio has also hit two homers in his last five games but is just 4/17 in that stretch.

• The Dodgers are 5-5 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Dodgers are 2-3 vs. the run line.
• Los Angeles has an over/under record of 6-4 in their last ten games.
• The Dodgers have an average of 3.6 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Dodgers are 2-8
• Looking back across the Dodgers last five games as the favorite, they are 3-2
• Los Angeles has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Dodgers have averaged 3.8 runs per game on offense

The Athletics Can Win If…

Joey Estes gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Dodgers at home. He has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 4-4 with an ERA of 4.92. Opponents are batting .256 off Estes this season. In his 14 appearances, Estes has one complete game shutout and four quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Estes went 2 2/3 innings out of the bullpen and didn’t give up a run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had gone 5 2/3 innings in three straight outings.

For the season, the Athletics are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. However, they have been better at home, averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .231, but they are 4th in the league in home runs and have the 8th best isolated power mark in the league.

Over the team’s last nine games, Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler have been swinging the bat well, with Rooker going 10/35 with four homers and Butler going 13/39 with three homers. Rooker’s 26 homers is 6th best in the league, and his 77 RBIs is 5th best. Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team with 20 homers but is batting just .214 for the season.

• The Athletics are 6-4 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Athletics are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Oakland has an over/under record of 5-5 in their last ten games.
• The Athletics have an average of 3.8 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the Athletics are 6-4
• Looking back across the Athletics last five games as the favorite, they are 3-2
• Oakland has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Athletics have averaged 5.4 runs per game on offense

Today’s Dodgers vs. Athletics matchup should feature plenty of offense, as this is projected to be the 3rd highest-scoring game of the day. Our lean would be towards taking the over. As for who is going to take this one straight up, we have our lean on the Athletics to pick up the win. Looking at today’s starters, Joey Estes has the 4th best chance to pick up a win, while Gavin Stone has the 5th best strikeout projection.

Dodgers Enter Series with A’s as Struggling Team

What looked like a break in their tough schedule has turned into a daunting task for the Los Angeles Dodgers. They’re starting a three-game road series against the surging Oakland Athletics on Friday night. The Dodgers’ Gavin Stone (9-4, 3.34 ERA) will face off against the Athletics’ Joey Estes (4-4, 4.92 ERA).

Pitching Matchup

All eyes are on the two young right-handers:

• Gavin Stone (Dodgers): Stone has a strong record of 9-4 with a 3.34 ERA, showing consistency and skill this season.
• Joey Estes (Athletics): Estes holds a 4-4 record with a 4.92 ERA, excelling at home with a 2-0 record and a 2.12 ERA in five starts.

Dodgers’ Recent Performance

The Dodgers have just finished a brutal stretch of 27 games against playoff contenders, where they went 12-15. This series against the A’s is a brief respite before they dive back into tough matchups, starting with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Athletics’ Resurgence

The Athletics have been on fire since their series against the Phillies:

• Recent Record: The A’s have gone on a season-best 10-5 run, sparked by winning two out of three games against the Phillies.
• Offensive Surge: They led the majors in home runs in July with 45 and were second in runs scored with 148.

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Comparative Performance

A look at how both teams fared offensively in July:

• Dodgers: Ranked 11th in home runs (34) and 19th in runs (104).
• Athletics: Dominated with the most home runs and the second-highest run total, showing a powerful offense.

Manager and Player Insights

• Mark Kotsay (A’s Manager): Praised his team’s best month of the season and their growing confidence.
• Will Smith (Dodgers’ Catcher): Stays optimistic, highlighting the team’s resilience and belief in their abilities despite recent struggles.

Head-to-Head and Historical Context

• Previous Encounters: The Dodgers swept the A’s in Los Angeles last August and won two of three games in their last visit to Oakland in April 2021.
• Current Series: This series wraps up an eight-game road trip for the Dodgers, who have won just one of the first five games and were recently swept by the San Diego Padres.