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The Oakland Athletics (22-21) will face the Los Angeles Dodgers (28-15) on Thursday at 10:10 p.m. EDT in Los Angeles.

Starting Pitchers:

• Athletics: Osvaldo Bido (2-3, 4.75 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 27 strikeouts)

• Dodgers: Matt Sauer (1-0, 1.54 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 8 strikeouts)

Betting Lines:

• Moneyline: Dodgers -200, Athletics +164

• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (-110)

• Over/Under: 9.5 runs

Analysis:

• Dodgers’ Strengths:

  • The Dodgers have been dominant at home with a 16-4 record and a 28-15 overall record. They are also 22-3 in games when they out-hit their opponents, showcasing their offensive depth.

  • Matt Sauer has been exceptional with a 1.54 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. He gives the Dodgers a solid pitching advantage in this matchup, particularly against the Athletics' offense.

  • Shohei Ohtani continues to perform at an MVP level, leading the Dodgers with 13 home runs, 22 RBIs, and a .307 average. Freddie Freeman has been strong as well, hitting 3 home runs and driving in 12 RBIs over the last 10 games.

• Athletics’ Strengths:

  • The Athletics have a solid 22-21 record and have been good on the road with a 14-8 record. They rank second in the AL for team batting average at .261, showing they can generate offense.

  • Jacob Wilson has been excellent with a .354 batting average, 5 home runs, and 26 RBIs. Miguel Andujar has also contributed with 2 home runs and 9 RBIs in the last 10 games.

  • However, their pitching staff has been a weakness, with a 6.49 ERA over the last 10 games, which could be problematic against the Dodgers' potent lineup.

Betting Recommendations:

• Moneyline: The Dodgers -200 are favored, and with Sauer's strong pitching and the Dodgers' offense led by Ohtani, they are the safer pick. The Athletics +164 offers potential value if you think their offense can overcome their pitching deficiencies, but this is a high-risk bet.

• Run Line: The Dodgers -1.5 (-110) looks like a solid bet, given their offensive strength and pitching advantage. The Athletics +1.5 might be tempting if you expect a close game, but the Dodgers' depth makes them the stronger choice to cover the spread.

• Total: The over/under is set at 9.5 runs. Given the Athletics' offensive potential and the Dodgers' ability to score, betting on the over 9.5 runs seems like a reasonable option, especially with Bido's struggles on the mound and the Dodgers’ power.

Conclusion: Betting on the Dodgers to win and Dodgers -1.5 at -110 offers solid value

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