- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: Friday, August 2
- Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Oakland Athletics
- Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Oakland Coliseum (Oakland, CA)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking strong for another postseason run, maintaining their dominance in the National League West.
Starting on Friday, their upcoming series against the Oakland Athletics presents an exciting matchup.
Gavin Stone of the Dodgers is expected to face off against Joey Estes of the Athletics in the pitching duel. The Dodgers are currently favored in this game.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers, currently ranked 22nd in the power rankings, have emerged as strong World Series contenders following the acquisition of Shohei Ohtani.
Despite a recent slump with only two wins in their last seven games, the team has a solid 29-26 road record and ranks fourth in runs scored. The Dodgers have faced injuries in their rotation, resulting in an 11th-ranked team ERA.
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— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 1, 2024
However, with the potential return of key players, they remain a formidable opponent for any National League team.
Gavin Stone, who has a season ERA of 3.34, will take the Dodgers’ mound, looking to bounce back from a tough July performance.
Los Angeles boasts a strong offense, averaging 4.90 runs per game, and a solid defense, allowing 4.11 runs per game, leading to a 63-46 record this season.
Oakland Athletics
Despite their position at the bottom of the American League West division, the Oakland Athletics have shown resilience this season with a home record of 26-27.
While they have had some impressive offensive performances, they rank 22nd in runs scored and have struggled to maintain consistency in their wins.
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— Oakland A's (@Athletics) August 2, 2024
Pitcher Joey Estes has shown promise with solid outings in July, though the team recently suffered a narrow loss to the San Francisco Giants.
The Athletics have a power ranking of 2 and rank 24th in offense, averaging 4.13 runs per game, and 23rd in defense, giving up an average of 4.70 runs per game.
They have an overall record of 45-65 and have recently defeated Los Angeles in their last three matchups.
Dodgers-A’s Best Bet
The upcoming matchup between the Dodgers and the Athletics heavily favors the Dodgers, who are strong contenders for the World Series title. In contrast, the Athletics are currently positioned lower in the standings.
In their recent head-to-head games, the Dodgers have demonstrated dominance with a 7-2 record in their last three series dating back to 2020 and a notable 25-6 scoring advantage in their 2023 series.
Given this trend, I’d pick the Dodgers to win this one on the road.
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