The Los Angeles Dodgers (28-15) conclude a three-game series with the Athletics (22-21) on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium.
L.A. is poised for more offensive success after plating nine runs a day ago. My A's vs. Dodgers predictions and MLB picks are eyeing Freddie Freeman’s total bases prop on Thursday, May 15.
A's vs Dodgers prediction
My A's vs Dodgers best bet: Freddie Freeman Over 1.5 total bases (+102 at BetRivers)
Osvaldo Bido gets the nod for the Athletics on Thursday.
The 29-year-old was more effective out of the bullpen than in the rotation a year ago, so it’s not shocking that he’s regressed as a full-time starter in 2025.
Bido’s 4.73 xERA and 5.91 FIP are concerning. He doesn’t strike out many batters (14.5% K rate) and is an extreme flyball pitcher (51.1%), so ideally, you’d like to see him suppress hard contact.
He hasn’t done that either, ranking in the 18th percentile in barrel rate and the 26th percentile in average exit velocity.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is averaging 3.2 total bases across his last nine games.
The veteran slugger has recorded 2+ total bases in five of those games and has +102 odds of doing so again on Thursday.
He’s obliterated right-handed pitching to the tune of a 220 wRC+ and .491 wOBA with a .379/.446/.736 slash line.
Bido attacks lefties with his four-seamer (42.9%), changeup (20.5%), and slider (18.8%). Freeman has terrific results against all three offerings.
The 35-year-old has accrued more run value against four-seamers (6) and sliders (4) than any other pitch, hitting .340 against the former and .375 against the latter. He’s also punished sliders (.400 BA and .600 SLG), so it’s fair to say he has very favorable pitch type splits in this matchup.
Once Bido is chased from the game, the Athletics will resort to an arm barn that ranks third-worst in ERA (5.24) and sixth-worst in xFIP (4.50).
A's vs Dodgers same-game parlay (SGP)
Freddie Freeman 2+ total bases
Osvaldo Bido 3+ walks allowed
Over 9.5
Bido has struggled with his command, issuing 3.5 walks per nine innings. His 95 Location+ ranks 93rd out of 102 starting pitchers who have thrown at least 40 innings.
He’s issued multiple free passes in four consecutive starts and faces a patient L.A. lineup that sees more pitches per plate appearance than any other team.
Both teams have played to the Over this year — the Athletics are 22-17 O/U while the Dodgers are 24-19 O/U.
The A’s are known for having an offense-friendly home park this year, but they still have impressive results on the road (116 wRC+ and .335 wOBA). It’s a bullpen game for L.A., which has resulted in an Over the last three times Dave Roberts has deployed this approach.
The Dodgers lead the league by a wide margin in wRC+ (147) at home, where they have gone Over seven straight times.
A's vs Dodgers odds
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A's vs Dodgers opening odds
- Moneyline: Athletics +178 | Los Angeles -200
- Run line: Athletics +1.5 | Los Angeles -1.5
- Over/Under: Over 9.5 | Under 9.5
A's vs Dodgers trend
Freddie Freeman has recorded 2+ total bases in five of his last nine games. Find more MLB betting trends for A's vs. Dodgers.
How to watch A's vs Dodgers and game info
| Location | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Thursday, 5-15-2025 |
| First pitch | 10:10 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC Sports California, SportsNet LA |
| A's starting pitcher | Osvaldo Bido (2-3, 4.75 ERA) |
| Dodgers starting pitcher | Matt Sauer (1-0, 1.54 ERA) |
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