Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

The Oakland Athletics (30-79) and Los Angeles Dodgers (61-45) meet Thursday to cap off a 3-game series. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 2-0

Los Angeles won 10-1 as a -274 home favorite Wednesday. That win was all L.A. from the jump as it took a 7-0 lead before the end of the 2nd inning. RHP Tony Gonsolin recorded the win with 5 innings pitched, 1 earned run, 5 hits and 3 K’s.

The Dodgers have now won back-to-back games and are 5-5 in their last 10 overall. Los Angeles is 33-20 at home on the year. Oakland extended its losing skid to 3 games Wednesday and slipped to 3-7 in its last 10 outings and 15-40 on the road this season.

Athletics at Dodgers projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. LHP Julio Urias

Sears (2-7, 4.09 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 116 2/3 IP.

• Last outing: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 8-5 road win Friday vs. Colorado Rockies
• First career start vs. Dodgers

Urias (7-6, 4.98 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 81 1/3 IP.

• Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 8-7 home win on July 25 vs. Toronto Blue Jays
• Career vs. Oakland: 0-0, 1.50 ERA (6 IP, 1 ER), 2 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 1 relief appearance

Athletics at Dodgers odds

BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

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Athletics at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Athletics 4

PASS.

The Dodgers (-275) should be able to complete the sweep here but the price tag makes this far too risky, bet on the run line and/or O/U instead.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (-125).

The Dodgers are the much better team and have been dominant at home throughout the season. Los Angeles is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these 2 teams dating back to 2018 and, despite recent struggles, is still hotter than Oakland.

The Dodgers are 3-1 in Urias’ last 4 starts while the Athletics are 1-3 in Sears’ last 4 outings. The Dodgers should win this game comfortably to end their homestand and complete the 3-0 sweep.

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BET OVER 8.5 (-120).

The Over is 6-3-1 in the Dodgers’ last 10 overall and 3-2 in Urias’ last 5 starts overall.

The Over is 5-1 in the Athletics’ last 6 overall and has cashed in each of Sears’ last 3 starts.

The Over also hit Tuesday and Wednesday.

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