Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Oakland Athletics Pick 8/3/24 – On Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Oakland Coliseum, Los Angeles Dodgers (63-47) are set to face Oakland Athletics (46-65) for an exciting showdown that promises both teams possess their own specific strengths and weaknesses, making this matchup exciting to fans as well as bettors alike. Both squads look for premium tips and predictions ahead of this matchup to guide their decisions as they make this decision for this game.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Oakland Athletics Pick 8/3/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 9:07 PM ET |
| Where: | Oakland Coliseum |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Los Angeles Dodgers (63-47) vs. Oakland Athletics (46-65)
Los Angeles Dodgers (63-47) have had an overall strong season. Their batting lineup boasts an average batting of.251, contributing significantly to 539 runs scored; their lineup also produced 149 homers for an slugging percentage of.432. However, recent form has been less impressive; even while overall playing well they’ve gone 1-5 over their past six games while struggling road play (1-7 in their past eight away contests).
At 46-65, Oakland Athletics have experienced a difficult yet resilient season. Their batting average currently sits at.232 with 460 runs scored and 145 homers hit; particularly impressive is Oakland’s recent form, winning 10 of 14 games to earn themselves bragging rights! At home they boast an 8-1 record over nine home games against Dodgers; boasting 16-4 over 20 meetings at Oakland Coliseum!
Jack Flaherty (7-5, 2.95 ERA) vs. Mitch Spence (7-6, 4.47 ERA)
Jack Flaherty of the Dodgers has had an exceptional start to their season so far with an outstanding 7-5 win-loss record and 2.95 ERA. Flaherty has shown impressive control and dominance on the mound with his 0.96 WHIP across 106.2 innings pitched; striking out batters (133) while restricting walks (19 walks allowed), homers (15 allowed), and total home runs (15 total allowed) makes him an unparalleled opponent; though occasional susceptibility to homers might pose as potential weaknesses against teams like Oakland who boast ample homer totals for instance.
Mitch Spence of the Athletics has had a mixed season thus far with a 7-6 win/loss record and 4.47 ERA over 94.2 innings pitched, giving up 95 hits but striking out 78 batters; his WHIP rating of 1.3 indicates this could prove troublesome against an aggressive Dodgers lineup. Regardless, Spence has shown resilience under pressure; home form will play an essential part.
Flaherty and Spence will have a major effect on the outcome of any baseball game they pitch, both by their precision and ability to control game tempo – giving Los Angeles an advantage – but his vulnerability against long balls could be taken advantage of by Oakland hitters. Meanwhile, Spence must manage Los Angeles’ potent lineup while simultaneously minimising baserunners to prevent big innings from developing into long innings stretches of play. It will be exciting watching how these pitchers react under high-pressure situations!
MLB Odds/Point Spread: LA Dodgers -1.5 (-105), Total Odds: 8
The betting odds favor the Dodgers with a spread of -1.5 at -105 and a moneyline of -180. The total for the game is set at 8 runs, with the over at -112. These odds reflect the Dodgers’ overall stronger season performance and the Athletics’ recent home dominance. Bettors should consider the Dodgers’ struggles on the road and the Athletics’ impressive home form when making their wagers.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The Dodgers have seen total scores go over in four of their last five games, suggesting an upward trend toward high-scoring affairs. Yet recently they’ve struggled, posting just 1-5 in their last six matches (and 1-7 on the road!). Additionally, Oakland Coliseum has proved difficult for them – evidenced by 4-16 records over 20 games there!
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
Oakland Athletics have recently seen success, winning 10 out of their last 14 games and posting higher scoring contests; 10 of 15 and eight of nine home games featured total overruns during that span. Furthermore, their record against the Los Angeles Dodgers boasts 16 of 20 victories at home over that span.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Oakland Athletics 8/3/24 Betting Picks
Given both teams’ recent struggles and recent home form, this game presents an extremely difficult prediction challenge. Although their powerful lineup and Flaherty’s excellent pitching stats point toward them potentially winning this matchup, road challenges should never be taken for granted; while Athletics recent form and home advantage make them formidable opponents who could exploit any weaknesses the Dodgers display during gameplay.
Looking for top baseball tips, the over on total runs could be an advantageous wager given both teams’ recent trends of high-scoring contests. Also consider that Oakland Athletics offer favorable moneylines at +150; their strong home record against the Los Angeles Dodgers makes their moneyline an attractive value proposition.