Los Angeles Dodgers vs Athletics Picks and Prediction for Monday June 29 2026
Use Code SSWC The Los Angeles Dodgers travel to Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California, to take on the Athletics on Monday, June 29, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM ET, and the game will be televised on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks before placing any wagers.
Starting Pitchers Open the Series
Eric Lauer gets the starting assignment for Los Angeles. He enters Monday’s game with a 3-5 record, a 4.87 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, and 64.2 innings pitched. He has allowed 56 hits while striking out 42 batters, walking 24, and giving up 16 home runs. The Athletics will counter with Gage Jump, who owns a 3-1 record, a 2.04 ERA, a 0.96 WHIP, and 35.1 innings pitched. He has surrendered 24 hits while recording 35 strikeouts, issuing 10 walks, and has not allowed a home run. Based solely on the numbers provided, Jump enters this matchup with the stronger individual pitching statistics.
Los Angeles Continues to Set the Pace
The Dodgers come into this contest with a 53-30 overall record and an outstanding 27-16 record on the road. Los Angeles has recently defeated San Diego in convincing fashion after previously losing once to the Padres. Before that, the Dodgers swept a three-game series from Minnesota. Overall, Los Angeles has won four of its last five games and continues to carry excellent momentum into this matchup.
The Dodgers are batting .263 with 439 runs, 736 hits, 113 home runs, a .346 on-base percentage, and a .442 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff owns a 3.45 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP, 241 walks, 727 strikeouts, and an outstanding .213 opponent batting average. They have also posted a 40-22 record in night games.
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The biggest strength for Los Angeles is its balance. The Dodgers lead the Athletics in batting average, runs scored, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. They have consistently excelled on both sides of the ball throughout the season.
Athletics Return Home Seeking Another Upset
The Athletics enter Monday’s game with a 40-43 overall record and an 18-23 home record. They recently lost to the Angels after previously earning a victory in that series. Before facing Los Angeles, the Athletics dropped two out of a three-game stretch against San Francisco with one wins and two losses. They have gone 2-3 across their last five games.
The Athletics are batting .248 with 386 runs, 702 hits, 107 home runs, a .328 on-base percentage, and a .412 slugging percentage. On the mound, they own a 4.93 ERA, a 1.44 WHIP, 316 walks, 704 strikeouts, and a .262 opponent batting average. They are 28-27 in night games.
The Athletics’ biggest strength is their power. Their 107 home runs rank close to the Dodgers’ total, and they have also scored 386 runs while collecting 702 hits. However, their pitching staff has allowed opponents to hit .262 and carries a significantly higher ERA and WHIP than Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Athletics Picks and Prediction
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Athletics Pick
- Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline
Los Angeles is my selection despite the Athletics holding the advantage in the projected starting-pitching matchup. The Dodgers own the superior overall record, the better road record, and advantages across nearly every important team statistic provided. Their offense has produced more runs, more hits, and more home runs, while the pitching staff has been considerably more effective throughout the season. Those team-wide advantages make the Dodgers my preferred side.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Athletics Total Pick
- Pick: Over 8.5
I would take the over if the total is set at 8.5. Both teams have surpassed 100 home runs this season, and together they have scored 825 runs. While Los Angeles has been excellent on the mound overall, the Athletics have allowed a 4.93 team ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. With two productive offenses and one pitching staff that has struggled statistically, I like this game to finish above the total.
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 6 – Athletics 4
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Sunday.
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