MLB · Wed, Jul 1 · 9:40 PM

Dodgers at Athletics

O/U 11 · RL Dodgers -1.5 · Sutter Health Park

GARY'S PICK

MLB@ Athletics· -164

The summer heat is on in West Sacramento as the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers aim for a series sweep against the depleted Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park. While some bettors might look at the Dodgers turning to a bullpen game today with Jack Dreyer opening for Charlie Barnes and see vulnerability, the market is actually overpaying for a fragile number on the other side. J.T. Ginn carries a shiny 3.15 ERA, but his 3.94 xERA and his opponent .309 xwOBA compared to an actual .293 wOBA indicate he is overperforming his true profile. More importantly, Ginn is highly vulnerable against left-handed hitters, allowing a .263 AVG and a .747 OPS compared to a microscopic .163 AVG against righties. In the 84°F heat with an 8 mph wind blowing out to center field, the Dodgers' left-handed juggernauts of Freddie Freeman (.312 AVG vs RHP, .431 xwOBA vs 4-Seam) and Max Muncy (.567 xwOBA vs 4-Seam) are perfectly positioned to punish Ginn’s 4-seam and sinker-heavy arsenal. The counter-argument for the Athletics rests on Ginn's starter stability against the Dodgers' bullpen game, especially with All-Star catcher Will Smith sidelined by a fresh neck injury. However, the Athletics' own lineup has been completely decimated by a cascade of fresh injuries. Over the last 48 hours, they have lost key bats Tyler Soderstrom (hip) and Jacob Wilson (thumb), and today Brent Rooker (knee) was sidelined, leaving their lineup incredibly thin. Beyond Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, Oakland lacks the offensive depth to exploit the Dodgers' bullpen. While Dreyer and Barnes will handle the early frames, the Dodgers have their elite late-inning relief trio of Tanner Scott, Will Klein, and Alex Vesia fully rested since June 28. In contrast, Oakland's bullpen is completely exhausted after being forced to throw 9.0 relief innings yesterday, including 91 pitches from George Jump. To make matters worse for Ginn, he is a pitcher who relies heavily on his infield to convert ground balls, holding a 1.17 GO/AO ratio. Yet, he is backed by a bottom-tier defense that is missing its regular starters, whereas the Dodgers feature the top-ranked defense in baseball with 61 defensive runs saved. The Athletics are mired in a four-game losing streak and have lost eight of their last ten, while the red-hot Dodgers have won four straight and seven of their last ten. Although Los Angeles is on a long road stretch, their overwhelming platoon advantages, rested high-leverage bullpen, and elite defense will overwhelm a depleted Oakland roster. The Dodgers moneyline at -164 is a highly favorable price to lock in a series sweep.

The counter-argument for the Athletics rests on Ginn's starter stability against the Dodgers' bullpen game, especially with All-Star catcher Will Smith sidelined by a fresh neck injury. However, the Athletics' own lineup has been completely decimated by a cascade of fresh injuries. Over the last 48 hours, they have lost key bats Tyler Soderstrom (hip) and Jacob Wilson (thumb), and today Brent Rooker (knee) was sidelined, leaving their lineup incredibly thin. Beyond Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, Oakland lacks the offensive depth to exploit the Dodgers' bullpen. While Dreyer and Barnes will handle the early frames, the Dodgers have their elite late-inning relief trio of Tanner Scott, Will Klein, and Alex Vesia fully rested since June 28. In contrast, Oakland's bullpen is completely exhausted after being forced to throw 9.0 relief innings yesterday, including 91 pitches from George Jump.

To make matters worse for Ginn, he is a pitcher who relies heavily on his infield to convert ground balls, holding a 1.17 GO/AO ratio. Yet, he is backed by a bottom-tier defense that is missing its regular starters, whereas the Dodgers feature the top-ranked defense in baseball with 61 defensive runs saved. The Athletics are mired in a four-game losing streak and have lost eight of their last ten, while the red-hot Dodgers have won four straight and seven of their last ten. Although Los Angeles is on a long road stretch, their overwhelming platoon advantages, rested high-leverage bullpen, and elite defense will overwhelm a depleted Oakland roster. The Dodgers moneyline at -164 is a highly favorable price to lock in a series sweep.

The pick & result

Published pick: Dodgers ML -164
Published odds: -164
Result: Lost
Final score: 1-7

Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.

The read

Injuries noted

Athletics: [NEW] Jacob Wilson (SS) — Thumb (Right): Wilson (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. (Jun 29 — 2d ago) [NEW] Tyler Soderstrom (LF) — Hip (Left): Soderstrom (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. (Jun 29 — 2d ago) [KNOWN] Zack Gelof (3B) — Hand (Right): The Athletics placed Gelof on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right hand contusion. (Jun 25 — 6d ago) [KNOWN] Mark Leiter Jr. (RP) — Hip (Right): Leiter (hip) began a throwing progression Monday, MLB.com reports. (Jun 24 — 7d ago) [NEW] Brent Rooker (DH) — Knee (Left): Rooker was re-evaluated at Stanford for his knee injury Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. (Jul 1 — 0d ago) [KNOWN] Denzel Clarke (Center Fielder) — Hamstring (Left): Clarke (hamstring) has started to play catch and has also begun a swinging progression, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. (Jun 23 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Luis Severino (SP) — Shoulder (Right): The Athletics transferred Severino (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday. (Jun 21 — 10d ago) [KNOWN] Brooks Kriske (RP) — Shoulder (Right): Kriske (shoulder) began a throwing progression Thursday, MLB.com reports. (Jun 16 — 15d ago) [NEW] Jose Suarez (RP) — Personal (Not Specified): The Athletics placed Suarez on the paternity leave list Monday. (Jun 29 — 2d ago) Dodgers: [KNOWN] Enrique Hernandez (1B) — Oblique (Left): Hernandez (oblique) has started some baseball activities but remains in the early stages of his rehab, per MLB.com. (Jun 19 — 12d ago) [NEW] Tyler Glasnow (SP) — Back (Not Specified): Glasnow (back) has been cleared to begin a throwing program, Jack Harris of the California Post reports. (Jun 29 — 1d ago) [KNOWN] Gavin Stone (Starting Pitcher) — Shoulder (Right): Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday that Stone has been unable to ramp up his throwing without feeling soreness in his surgically repaired right shoulder, Cody Snavely of DodgersBeat.com reports. (Jun 3 — 28d ago) [KNOWN] Ben Casparius (Relief Pitcher) — Shoulder (Right): Casparius (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day injured list Monday. (May 18 — 43d ago) [KNOWN] Blake Treinen (RP) — Elbow (Right): Treinen does not have any structural damage in his injured right elbow, per MLB.com. (Jun 27 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Blake Snell (SP) — Elbow (Left): Snell (elbow) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Friday, and manager Dave Roberts said it went well, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. (Jun 27 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Landon Knack (Starting Pitcher) — Chest (Not Specified): Knack (chest) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, yielding two runs on five hits and one walk over 1.1 innings. (Jun 25 — 6d ago) [NEW] Will Smith (C) — Neck (Not Specified): Smith (neck) isn't expected to be ready to return from the 10-day injured list when the Dodgers begin a 10-game homestand Thursday to close out their first-half schedule, MLB.com reports. (Jun 29 — 2d ago) [KNOWN] Edwin Diaz (Relief Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Diaz (elbow) is throwing in the bullpen Friday at Dodger Stadium, reports Jack Harris of the California Post. (Jun 19 — 12d ago)

The research

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STARTER FORM

Shohei Ohtani: 4.34 ERA over his last 3 starts
4.34
The last 3 times out: 18.7 innings, 9 earned runs, 18 hits. That 4.34 ERA runs 2.76 over his 1.58 season number.

BATTER VS ARM

Jonah Heim vs Shohei Ohtani: .412
.412
Jonah Heim's career line off Shohei Ohtani is 7-for-17, a .412 average over 17 at-bats with 1 home run — they meet again tonight. He enters steady (.706 OPS, L15).

HEAT CHECK

Mookie Betts: 1.026 OPS in Last 15 Days
1.026
That 1.026 OPS spans the last 15 days (54 PA) against a .744 season baseline, a 0.282 swing. He has 11 home runs on the season.

COOLING OFF

Shea Langeliers: .496 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Shohei Ohtani
.496
Shea Langeliers's .496 OPS over the last 15 days (52 PA) trails his .818 season mark, down 0.322. Tonight he draws RHP Shohei Ohtani — his weaker side: a .744 OPS vs RHP across 232 AB.
Nick Kurtz: .588 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Shohei Ohtani
.588
Nick Kurtz's .588 OPS over the last 15 days (52 PA) trails his .937 season mark, down 0.349. Tonight he draws RHP Shohei Ohtani — his stronger side: a 1.005 OPS vs RHP across 194 AB.

TEAM RECORD

Dodgers 6-2 in Shohei Ohtani's last 8 starts
6-2
Dodgers are 6-2 in Shohei Ohtani's last 8 starts this season. He starts tonight.

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Props on this game

GARY'S PICK
FREDDIE FREEMANH+R+RBI OVER 2.5
MLBDodgers· -104
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 3
Freddie Freeman enters this matchup in elite form, posting a .421 average over his last 10 games, including five multi-hit performances in that span. This hot streak coincides with a highly favorable statistical matchup against J.T. Ginn. While Ginn has a respectable season ERA, his xERA of 3.94 suggests he is overperforming his peripherals and is vulnerable to regression. Specifically, Ginn has a massive platoon split, allowing a .263 average to left-handed hitters compared to .163 against righties. Freeman's season-long .938 OPS against right-handers makes him perfectly positioned to exploit this. Given the hitter-friendly environment of Sutter Health Park (1.07 factor) and the Dodgers' recent offensive efficiency (5.9 runs per game over L10), Freeman has a high probability of clearing this total via multiple hits or by driving in/scoring runs in a high-scoring environment.
Freddie Freeman
H+R+RBI over 2.5
-104 · CASHED · ACTUAL 3
Dodgers
Freddie Freeman enters this matchup in elite form, posting a .421 average over his last 10 games, including five multi-hit performances in that span. This hot streak coincides with a highly favorable statistical matchup against J.T. Ginn.
While Ginn has a respectable season ERA, his xERA of 3.94 suggests he is overperforming his peripherals and is vulnerable to regression. Specifically, Ginn has a massive platoon split, allowing a .263 average to left-handed hitters compared to .163 against righties. Freeman's season-long .938 OPS against right-handers makes him perfectly positioned to exploit this.
Given the hitter-friendly environment of Sutter Health Park (1.07 factor) and the Dodgers' recent offensive efficiency (5.9 runs per game over L10), Freeman has a high probability of clearing this total via multiple hits or by driving in/scoring runs in a high-scoring environment.
GARY'S PICK
TOMMY EDMANH+R+RBI OVER 1.5
MLBDodgers· -122
LOST · ACTUAL 0
Since returning to the lineup, Tommy Edman has been one of the Dodgers' most consistent contact hitters, batting .395 with an OPS north of 1.000 over his last 10 games. His success is heavily driven by his performance against right-handed pitching, where he maintains a .400 average this season. He faces J.T. Ginn, a right-hander who has proven to be hit-prone recently, giving up six or more hits in four of his last five starts. Although Edman bats lower in the order (7th), the Dodgers' ability to turn the lineup over frequently—evidenced by their 5.9 runs-per-game average—provides him with ample opportunities for both RBIs and runs scored. In a park that favors offensive production and with weather conditions (84°F, wind out to CF) that amplify fly-ball carry, Edman is well-positioned to record at least two combined hits, runs, or RBIs.
Tommy Edman
H+R+RBI over 1.5
-122 · LOST · ACTUAL 0
Dodgers
Since returning to the lineup, Tommy Edman has been one of the Dodgers' most consistent contact hitters, batting .395 with an OPS north of 1.000 over his last 10 games. His success is heavily driven by his performance against right-handed pitching, where he maintains a .400 average this season.
He faces J.T. Ginn, a right-hander who has proven to be hit-prone recently, giving up six or more hits in four of his last five starts.
Although Edman bats lower in the order (7th), the Dodgers' ability to turn the lineup over frequently—evidenced by their 5.9 runs-per-game average—provides him with ample opportunities for both RBIs and runs scored. In a park that favors offensive production and with weather conditions (84°F, wind out to CF) that amplify fly-ball carry, Edman is well-positioned to record at least two combined hits, runs, or RBIs.
THE LONG SHOT
SHOHEI OHTANIHR OVER 0.5
MLBDodgers· +176
LOST · ACTUAL 0
Shohei Ohtani is in a prime position to capitalize on J.T. Ginn’s pronounced platoon struggles. Ginn allows left-handed hitters a .747 OPS—significantly higher than the .509 mark he maintains against righties—and his 3.94 xERA indicates he has been fortunate to avoid more damage. Ohtani enters this contest with 12 of his 18 home runs coming against right-handed pitching and is carrying momentum from a home run in yesterday's game. The environment at Sutter Health Park is highly conducive to power, featuring a 1.07 park factor and 84-degree temperatures at first pitch with wind blowing out toward center field. Batting leadoff, Ohtani will likely see five plate appearances, maximizing his chances to encounter Ginn or a vulnerable Athletics bullpen that carries a 5.02 team ERA.
Shohei Ohtani
HR over 0.5
+176 · LOST · ACTUAL 0
Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani is in a prime position to capitalize on J.T. Ginn’s pronounced platoon struggles.
Ginn allows left-handed hitters a .747 OPS—significantly higher than the .509 mark he maintains against righties—and his 3.94 xERA indicates he has been fortunate to avoid more damage. Ohtani enters this contest with 12 of his 18 home runs coming against right-handed pitching and is carrying momentum from a home run in yesterday's game.
The environment at Sutter Health Park is highly conducive to power, featuring a 1.07 park factor and 84-degree temperatures at first pitch with wind blowing out toward center field. Batting leadoff, Ohtani will likely see five plate appearances, maximizing his chances to encounter Ginn or a vulnerable Athletics bullpen that carries a 5.02 team ERA.
THE LONG SHOT
FREDDIE FREEMANHR OVER 0.5
MLBDodgers· +320
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 1
Freddie Freeman is currently the hottest hitter in the Dodgers' lineup, boasting a .421 average over his last 10 games. While he is often viewed as a gap-to-gap hitter, the matchup against J.T. Ginn provides a specific ceiling for power. Ginn’s inability to neutralize lefties (.747 OPS allowed) plays directly into Freeman’s hands, especially given Freeman’s elite 1.003 OPS on the road. The high-scoring nature of this series (Dodgers have scored 9 runs in each of the first two games) ensures Freeman will bat with high-leverage opportunities in a hitter-friendly environment. At +320, the price reflects a 23.8% break-even probability, which undervalues Freeman's current contact quality and the favorable Sacramento weather conditions.
Freddie Freeman
HR over 0.5
+320 · CASHED · ACTUAL 1
Dodgers
Freddie Freeman is currently the hottest hitter in the Dodgers' lineup, boasting a .421 average over his last 10 games. While he is often viewed as a gap-to-gap hitter, the matchup against J.T.
Ginn provides a specific ceiling for power. Ginn’s inability to neutralize lefties (.747 OPS allowed) plays directly into Freeman’s hands, especially given Freeman’s elite 1.003 OPS on the road.
The high-scoring nature of this series (Dodgers have scored 9 runs in each of the first two games) ensures Freeman will bat with high-leverage opportunities in a hitter-friendly environment. At +320, the price reflects a 23.8% break-even probability, which undervalues Freeman's current contact quality and the favorable Sacramento weather conditions.

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