In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, May 14, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics (22-20, 14-7 Away) won four straight series before losing the last two against the Mariners and Yankees. The A’s shocked the MLB world with a massive 11-1 victory over the Dodgers in Game 1 of the current series. Rookie Jacob Wilson blasted a pair of homers and led his team with four RBI, while Jeffresy Springs got the win after allowing one run on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks across 7.0 innings of work.
This season, the Athletics average 4.55 runs per game (14th in the MLB) on a .263/.322/.433 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 4.73 ERA (25th) and 1.44 WHIP (25th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .280 batting average, nine home runs, and 27 RBI this season.
Gunnar Hoglund will take the mound for the Athletics on Wednesday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 1-0 record in two starts this year with a 2.38 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 11.1 innings.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers (27-15, 15-4 Home) won four consecutive series after beating the Pirates, Marlins, Braves, and Marlins, and then split with the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road. Los Angeles suffered one of its biggest losses in Game 1 of this series against the Athletics, losing 11-1. Landon Knack took the loss after allowing five runs on seven hits with eight strikeouts and one walk in 5.2 innings.
This year, the Dodgers average 5.45 runs per game (4th in the MLB) on a .265/.338/.463 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.00 ERA (16th) and 1.30 WHIP (17th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Dodgers with a .315 batting average, nine home runs, and 34 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is 4-3 in eight starts this season, with a 1.80 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 45.0 innings.
Why the Dodgers will cover
- The Dodgers have won each of their last six games against American League opponents following a home loss.
- The Athletics have lost each of their last four night games against the Dodgers following a win.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in 12 of their last 13 home games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as underdogs against National League opponents following a road win.
- The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four road games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against the Athletics at Dodger Stadium.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Athletics’ last six night games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Dodgers’ last six games as home favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last four games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Dodgers’ last seven games as home favorites against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.463).
- The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.338).
- The Athletics rank 3rd in the league for batting average this season (.263).
- The Athletics rank 28th in the league for walks allowed this season (165).
Dodgers vs Athletics Prediction
The Dodgers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last seven. Following a disappointing and shocking 11-1 defeat in Game 1, I fully expect the Dodgers to bounce back and get revenge on Wednesday. Yamamoto has been lights out this year, and he will be eager to respond to a poor start last time out when he surrendered five runs against the D-backs. Hoglund started his MLB career well, but the rookie will have problems in this one. The Dodgers are a walking hospital at the moment, but I am sure they will overcome their difficulties, secure a win, and cover the run line here.