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Dodgers Favored to Bounce Back in Series Against Athletics after Opening Game Loss

The 2025 Major League Baseball season will feature a matchup between the Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, May 15 at Dodger Stadium. The Athletics took a commanding 11-1 victory in the opening game of the series, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup. Despite the loss, the Dodgers are favored to win the upcoming game, with Osvaldo Bido starting for the Athletics and a to-be-determined pitcher for the Dodgers. The first pitch is set for 10:10 PM ET, with Los Angeles opening as -199 favorites. More information about this matchup can be found in our detailed A's vs. Dodgers prediction as part of our MLB picks for Thursday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +177 | Dodgers -202
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-115) | Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 67%.

Oakland vs Los Angeles Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Athletics had an impressive offensive performance last Tuesday, scoring 11 runs and outhitting the Dodgers 18-8. Rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson hit two two-run homers, while Nick Kurtz, Miguel Andujar, and JJ Bleday each hit a solo home run. Despite scoring at least five runs in six of their last 10 games, the A's have gone 5-5 due to struggles with their pitching staff, which holds a 5.10 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and .245 batting average against in May. Osvaldo Bido is set to pitch against the Dodgers on Thursday, with a 2-3 record, 4.75 ERA, and 1.51 WHIP in eight starts this season. The team is currently ranked 19th in power ranking, with their offense ranked 14th, defense ranked 25th, and holding a record of 22-20 this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been struggling recently, going 5-5 in their last 10 games and not winning consecutive games during that stretch. Their pitching staff has allowed 11 runs in two of their last four outings, highlighting the need for improvement in that area. The bullpen has posted an underwhelming 4.43 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and .291 batting average against in the first 13 days of May. However, the Dodgers' offense has been productive with a .805 OPS and 125 wRC+ during that span. Dustin May will be starting on Thursday with a 1-3 record and a 4.08 ERA this season. He has a good track record against the Athletics, with a 2-0 record and a 1.64 ERA in two career starts against them. The Dodgers currently have a power ranking of 3 and are ranked #4 for offense, scoring an average of 5.45 runs per game. Despite their defensive struggles, with an average of 4.31 runs allowed per game, they have a solid overall record of 27-15. The Oakland Athletics have had success against the Dodgers recently, going 2-1 in their last three matchups.

Los Angeles Dodgers Hold Advantage in Matchup Against struggling Osvaldo Bido

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had some success against Osvaldo Bido, going 5-for-23 with three doubles in their matchups. Bido has struggled in three of his last four starts and ranks in the 23rd percentile in expected ERA and the 18th percentile in barrel percentage. Despite the Dodgers' recent success against right-handed pitchers, I remain cautious about Bido in this particular matchup. While the Oakland Athletics have performed better against righties recently, I still believe the Dodgers have the upper hand. Both teams have had issues with their bullpen, but the Athletics have a higher ERA, WHIP, and batting average against. Dustin May, who missed the entire 2024 season, is still working on regaining his form but has shown promise in his last outing. May has a 1-0 record with a 2.20 ERA in three home starts this season.

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