Los Angeles Dodgers vs Oakland Athletics

The Dodgers have the most complete team in baseball, as they have out-spent every team by a considerable distance to bring in a star-studded cast that is favored to repeat as World Series Champions. The Dodgers are 28-15 on the season, and on pace for 105 wins. The Dodgers have been impressive at home where they are 16-4 on the season. The Athletics have struggled over the past week or so as their fragile pitching staff has really gone cold. The Athletics' staff has allowed 50 total runs in their last seven games, or better than 7.0 per contest. The Dodgers have scored seven or more runs in 10 of their last 15 games. If the pitching doesn't stop you, the bats will. Make the play on the Dodgers.

The Athletics are on a 6-2 run OVER the total after getting crushed by the Yankees, 12-2. Free passes are a problem for Jeffrey Springs (4.81 ERA), allowing 37 hits and 19 walks in 39+ innings. The bullpen is also a problem, ranked 28th with a 5.11 ERA. Meanwhile, the offense is sixth in the majors in slugging. The Los Angeles offense is third in runs scored, second in on-base percentage, and second in slugging. Starter Landon Knack (4.61 ERA) also has control issues (7 walks in 13+ innings with 13 hits allowed). The Dodgers are 11-7 OVER the total at home. Play The Athletics/Los Angeles OVER the total.

The Los Angeles offense is fourth in runs scored, second in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging. River Ryan (0.82 ERA) has been terrific since being brought up beating Houston (6-2) and San Francisco (3-2). The Dodgers are in first place with a +95 run differential, the best in the NL. Last place Oakland's pitching is 24th in ERA (4.41) while the offense is 24th in runs scored, 26th in on-base percentage, and 21st in steals. Osvaldo Bido (5.00 ERA) gets thrown into the rotation after getting blasted by the Angels, giving up 7 runs in 3+ innings. Play Los Angeles.  

The star-studded Los Angeles offense is fourth in runs scored, second in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging. Jack Flaherty (2.95 ERA) has had a strong campaign, including a 2.57 ERA on the road holding the home team batters to a .196 average. The Dodgers are 7-3 in his 10 road starts. Oakland's pitching is 23rd in ERA (4.36) while the offense is 23rd in runs scored, 24th in on-base percentage, and 21st in steals. The A's are 4-11 in the last 15 appearances made by Mitch Spence (4.47 ERA), including 0-6 when he starts against winning teams. Play Los Angeles.