Athletics @ Los Angeles picks

It's never a bad bet to take the Dodgers on the run line, and with a solid pitching advantage and a fully rested bullpen, they should be able to brush aside the Athletics. Landon Knack has been solid in his last two starts, and outside of an 11-run outburst at home vs. the Yankees, the A's have struggled to score runs of late, dropping four of the last five games. 

Soderstrom is slashing .288/.349/.506 and ranks 17th in the majors in total bases (79). Tonight, he'll face off against Dodgers sophomore Landon Knack who has a 4.82 xERA while sitting in the bottom 15th percentile in average exit velocity (91.6 mph) and hard-hit rate (47.6%). Soderstrom is in the top 20th percentile in exit velocity (92 mph) and hard-hit rate (50.4%) while sitting in the top 10th percentile in xSLG (.551). The left-handed Soderstrom also slugs .544 with the platoon advantage.

The Dodgers are second in the majors in OPS (.805) and third in runs per game (5.56). They plate a run in the first inning in 39% of their games — tied for the highest number in the majors. The A's are ninth in that metric (31.7%) while ranking eighth in OPS (.739). The A's have yet to announce a starter for tonight but most of their rotation has struggled and Jeffrey Springs has the inside track. Springs has a 4.82 ERA through eight starts and has been terrible in the first inning where he has pitched to a 13.50 ERA with an OBA of .351. L.A. responds with sophomore Landon Knack who has an xERA of 4.82.

Brent Rooker projects as the 6th-best home run hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Brent Rooker is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the game for boosting offensive stats to righties.. Dodger Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in the league.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

When assessing his home run ability, Lawrence Butler ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Lawrence Butler is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game.. Dodger Stadium profiles as the #7 field in the league for overall left-handed offense, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in the league.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

When it comes to his home run ability, Tyler Soderstrom ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Tyler Soderstrom is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. Dodger Stadium profiles as the #7 field in the league for overall left-handed offense, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in the league.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mookie Betts in the 97th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.. Mookie Betts is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the game for boosting offensive stats to righties.. Dodger Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in the league.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

Dodger Stadium profiles as the #7 field in the league for overall left-handed offense, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in MLB.. Dodger Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in the league.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.. The Athletics have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Michael Conforto has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

When it comes to his home run talent, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Shea Langeliers is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the game for boosting offensive stats to righties.. Dodger Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in the league.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

Dodger Stadium profiles as the #7 field in the league for overall left-handed offense, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in the league.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.. JJ Bleday will hold the platoon advantage over Landon Knack in today's matchup.. JJ Bleday has seen a big gain in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 94.2-mph average in the past week's worth of games to his seasonal EV of 89.1-mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 82nd percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.. Andy Pages has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (87% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the game for boosting offensive stats to righties.. Dodger Stadium has the 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in MLB.. Dodger Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in the league.

Brent Rooker projects as the 6th-best home run hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Brent Rooker is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the game for boosting offensive stats to righties.. Dodger Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in the league.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

Brent Rooker projects as the 6th-best home run hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Brent Rooker is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Dodger Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the game for boosting offensive stats to righties.. Dodger Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) in the league.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.