Dodgers vs. Athletics Picks & Best Bets 2nd Aug 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Oakland Athletics will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action on Friday at Oakland Coliseum, beginning at 9:40 p.m. ET.

We run 10,000 simulations of Friday's MLB matchup using advanced AI technology to pinpoint the best Dodgers vs. Athletics bets, player props and predictions.

According to our predictions, the Dodgers have a 56% chance of beating the Athletics.

To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.

Our Dodgers vs. Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions

Today's Dodgers vs. Athletics picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate MLB predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.

Dodgers vs. Athletics Game Information

• Game Date: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
• Game Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Oakland Coliseum
• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 / Athletics +1.5
• Moneyline: Dodgers -148 / Athletics +126
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 8.5 Runs (-110/-105)

Athletics +1.5 @ -130 via BetMGM

• According to our simulations, the Athletics have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Dodgers have a probability of 42%.
• BetMGM offers odds of -130 for the Athletics +1.5, presenting a favorable 1.1% edge for them to cover.

Total Runs Over 8.5 @ -110 via BetMGM

• The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -110.
• Our analysis suggests a 51% chance of the 8.5-run total going over.

Dodgers vs. Athletics Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Los Angeles Dodgers at -148 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Oakland Athletics are available at +126 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

According to the model, the Dodgers are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 56% chance of coming out on top.

Even though the Dodgers are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +126 odds on the Athletics moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.

Our Player Prop Picks for Dodgers vs. Athletics

Here are the top MLB player props for Friday's Dodgers vs. Athletics game.

Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction - Gavin Stone Over 1.5 Walks Allowed (-105)

• Our top prop bet for the Dodgers is on Gavin Stone to record over 1.5 walks allowed.
• Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 64.5%, providing an edge of 13.3% the -105 odds offered by DraftKings.

Oakland Athletics Prediction - Joey Estes Over 1.5 Walks Allowed (+130)

• Our best prop bet for the Athletics is on Joey Estes to have over 1.5 walks allowed.
• According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 55.5%, providing an edge of 12.0% on the +130 odds available at BetMGM.

These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.

Dodgers vs. Athletics Betting Trends

In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Dodgers vs. Athletics trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.

Cavan Biggio to Record an RBI

Cavan Biggio has recorded at least one RBI in 6 of his last 12 appearances (50% success rate). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +255 (28% implied probability), available at DraftKings.

Lawrence Butler to Record an RBI

Lawrence Butler has recorded at least one RBI in 9 of his last 18 appearances (50%). You can place a bet on him to record another one at odds of +240 (29%), also available at DraftKings.

Shea Langeliers to Record an RBI

Shea Langeliers has recorded at least one RBI in 9 of his last 18 appearances (50%). You can bet on him to record at least one RBI again at odds of +195 (34%), again available at DraftKings.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Gavin Stone of the Dodgers to record over 1.5 walks allowed, with an edge of 13.3% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Athletics +1.5 to cover.

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