by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026
Game Time: 9:40 pm ET, Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
Where to Watch: MLB TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -194, Athletics +159; Over/Under: 9 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -195, Athletics +155; Over/Under: 9 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -185, Athletics +150; Over/Under: 9 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Dodgers: 55-30 (1st place, NL West)
Athletics: 40-45 (4th place, AL West)
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Los Angeles Dodgers: 7-3 last 10
Athletics: 3-7 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Athletics Preview and Analysis
The Dodgers are entering this series off a win and won their 3-game series against the San Diego Padres 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 55-30 record overall and have a road record of 29-16. This is the series finale of a 3-game series with the Athletics on Wednesday with the 2nd game still to be played on Tuesday. The Dodgers won the series opener on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .787 OPS. Justin Wrobleski is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Shohei Ohtani is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 8-2 with a 1.58 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 2 ER, 0 HR, and 2 BB with 8 SO on 5 hits through 6 IP against the Minnesota Twins.
The Athletics are entering this series off a loss and lost their 3-game series against the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 40-45 record overall and have a home record of 18-24. This is the 3rd game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Wednesday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. The Athletics lost the 1st game of this series on Monday. Their offense ranks 7th in the MLB with a .736 OPS. Jeffrey Springs is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while J.T. Ginn is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 6-4 with a 3.15 ERA this season. His team won 3 of their last 4 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 earned runs, 1 homer, and 1 walk with 5 strikeouts on 8 hits through 6 innings pitched against the Los Angeles Angels.
Dodgers vs Athletics Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a big favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 55-30 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West with one of the best records in MLB. They have been a great road team too with their 29-16 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Athletics haven't looked great in their games this season with their 40-45 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the AL West. They haven't looked great in their own ballpark either with their 18-24 home record this season. The Athletics had a great start to the season, but now they are 3-7 in their last 10 games and have been slipping down the standings. The Dodgers have been one of the best teams in the league all season with the best offense too and they have also been rolling lately, now 7-3 in their last 10 games. They are also going to have the better pitching matchup in this one and they can take advantage of that. Ohtani is on the mound for the Dodgers in this one and he has looked great this season. He is 8-2 with a 1.58 ERA and he has been one of their best starters. He is coming off another great start in which he gave up 2 earned runs and the team has won 2 games in a row now with him starting, something that has been a common theme all year. The Athletics are going with Ginn in this one and he has also looked good this season. He is 6-4 with a 3.15 ERA and he hasn't been giving up many runs lately. His team has won 3 of their last 4 games with him starting, but he did give up 3 earned runs in his last start and that will be an issue against this offense. The Athletics haven't had a great offense this season either and they haven't been putting up runs lately, so look for the Dodgers to continue rolling here with the better pitching and one of the best offenses in MLB. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game and on the runline.
Dodgers Athletics Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (9:40 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 6 Athletics 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers: 26-21 (-10 units) on the moneyline against AL West opponents. 270-172 (-8.7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 243-139 (-5.2 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 79-49 OVER as a favorite of -175 to -250.
Athletics: 127-166 (+11.5 units) on the moneyline as an underdog of +100 or higher. 123-142 (+20.3 units) on the moneyline vs. a team with a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better. 93-116 (+12.2 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 36-22 OVER vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers: B. Treinen (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. W. Smith (C) Ten Day IL - Neck. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Snell (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. E. Hernandez (1B) Ten Day IL - Oblique. B. Casparius (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. E. Diaz (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. T. Glasnow (SP) Sixty Day IL - Back. L. Knack (SP) Sixty Day IL - Chest. J. Cousins (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Miller (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. E. Phillips (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Athletics: T. Soderstrom (LF) Ten Day IL - Hip. J. Wilson (SS) Ten Day - Shoulder. Z. Gelof (3B) Ten Day IL - Hand. M. Leiter Jr. (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Hip. B. Rooker (DH) Ten Day IL - Knee. B. Kriske (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. L. Severino (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. D. Clarke (CF) Sixty Day IL - Foot. G. Hoglund (SP) Sixty Day IL - Knee.
Notable Quotes
"If you are behind, keep going. I’m not saying it’s Denver, but the ball does carry.” - Dave Roberts after his team’s win against the A’s in their game on Monday.
“He has prepared for this moment his whole life. To go out and throw out three hits on his debut is pretty special.” - Mark Kotsay on Joshua Kuroda-Grauer after his team’s loss against the LA Dodgers in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Andy Pages (R) CF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Teoscar Hernández (R) LF
Kyle Tucker (L) RF
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Miguel Rojas (R) 2B
Dalton Rushing (L) C
Athletics
Henry Bolte (R) CF
Shea Langeliers (R) C
Nick Kurtz (L) 1B
Jonah Heim (S) DH
Colby Thomas (R) LF
Lawrence Butler (L) RF
Max Muncy (R) 3B
Alika Williams (R) SS
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (R) 2B
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Enrique Hernández (1.000)
Hits: Freddie Freeman (90)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (18)
RBI: Andy Pages (60)
Stolen Bases: Andy Pages (8)
Wins: Justin Wrobleski (9)
Saves: Tanner Scott (11)
ERA: Charlie Barnes (0.00)
Athletics
Batting Average: Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (.750)
Hits: Nick Kurtz (85)
Home Runs: Shea Langeliers (19)
RBI: Nick Kurtz (64)
Stolen Bases: Henry Bolte (11)
Wins: J.T. Ginn (6)
Saves: Hogan Harris (6)
ERA: Brooks Kriske (0.00)
Managers:
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (11th season)
Athletics: Mark Kotsay (5th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
