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The LA Dodgers are facing a rough patch as they continue to drop back-to-back games. Dave Roberts and his team have lost five of the last six games, with their previous loss coming against the Oakland Athletics, who have the worst record in the season (46-65) and are sitting at the bottom of AL West.
LA will send newly acquired Jack Flaherty to the mound as its starting pitcher. Flaherty will make his first appearance in Dodger blue and hopes to pick up a win. He has a 7-5 record with a strong 2.95 ERA, making him a much-needed addition for a team dealing with several injuries.
It's been a tough year for the Athletics and their only hope is to start over and come back stronger next season. Despite their struggles, they have managed to pick up some crucial wins at home. Winning Game 1 was unexpected, but Oakland's offense opened up and scored six runs to counter LA's seven.
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The Athletics will turn in Mitch Spence to the mound as their starter in Game 2. Spence has a 4.47 ERA with a 7-6 record. The righty will need plenty of support from the plate if he wants to pick up a win.
Dodgers vs. Athletics Baseball Betting Odds
Where to watch Dodgers vs. Athletics?
MLB fans can catch the live game on NBCSCA and SportsNet LA. The online stream will be available on MLB TV and FuboTV, with the first pitch scheduled for 9:07 PM EDT.
Dodgers vs. Athletics Prediction
Oakland did well in Game 1, but its success is not expected to repeat in Game 2. Flaherty is one of the top pitchers in the league with a dominant ERA. LA has been productive in scoring despite dropping several games.
Shohei Ohtani will lead the offense as they hope to turn things around and tie the series. This is expected to be an unbalanced game between a strong and a weak team. The Athletics have trouble scoring consistently, which makes them the expected underdog.
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-175)
