Athletics vs. Dodgers Prediction for MLB Thursday [8/3/2023]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics will lock horns in MLB action at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, starting at 10:10PM ET.

The Dodgers will send Julio Urías (7-6, 4.98 ERA) to the mound, while the Athletics have opted for JP Sears (2-7, 4.09 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Athletics vs. Dodgers, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Athletics vs. Dodgers

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Athletics-Dodgers MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Dodgers a 66% chance of getting the W against the Athletics.

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Athletics vs. Dodgers Odds [8/3]

• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (-130), Athletics +1.5 (+122)
• Moneyline: Dodgers -275, Athletics +240
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-120/+100)

The Dodgers are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Athletics, with -130 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +122.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Dodgers at -275, which means you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +240, where you can bet $100 to profit $240, earning a total payout of $340, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Athletics vs. Dodgers

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +122 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +240 via FanDuel Sportsbook (4.2% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 8.5 @ +100 via BetMGM

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Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Dodgers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Athletics moneyline is the best option due to the 4.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 8.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Athletics vs. Dodgers Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Dodgers are more likely to beat the Athletics at Dodger Stadium on Thursday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Dodgers given a 66% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Athletics-Dodgers game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before Athletics vs. Dodgers on Thursday August 3, 2023.

Athletics vs. Dodgers 2023

Thursday's MLB matchup between the Dodgers and Athletics at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to start at 10:10PM ET.

• Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
• Date: Thursday August 3, 2023
• Time: 10:10PM ET / 7:10PM PT
• Venue: Dodger Stadium

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