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From Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, we have the Dodgers and Athletics facing off in an interleague matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 9:07 PM ET. NSPCA is carrying this one on TV.

The Dodgers are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -176 compared to the Athletics at +148. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and Jack Flaherty will start for the Dodgers, while the Athletics are starting Mitch Spence. Los Angeles is 63-47, while the Athletics are 46-65, and they are 1st in the NL West, while Oakland is 5th in the AL West.<h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Oakland Athletics Moneyline +148This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 9:07 ET on Saturday, August 3rd.<h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Athletics winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this A's vs Dodgers series. Oakland went into the matchup as +128 underdogs and squeaked out a 6-5 win. The A's had a huge 5th inning, scoring four of their six runs. As for the Dodgers, they scored three of their five runs in the 9th.

Joey Estes got the win for the A's, going six innings and giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued two walks. On the other side, Gavin Stone only went four innings for the Dodgers, giving up five runs on eight hits.

Miguel Andujar had a three-hit game for the A's, scoring one run and driving in one. JJ Bleday also had two hits and an RBI. For the Dodgers, Teoscar Hernandez went 2/4 with a home run.<h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3>Los Angeles is 63-47 overall this season and leads the NL West by four games over the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers have dropped three straight games, and they lost the first game of this series vs. the Athletics. So far, they have gone 21-18 in divisional games.

At home, the Dodgers are 34-20, and they have gone 29-27 on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 59-37 this season, but they have struggled as the underdog, going just 4-10. Los Angeles' overall series record is 20-16-1, and they lost two straight series heading into this one.When betting the run line on the Dodgers, it's important to note that they have a losing record against the run line overall at 53-57, but they are 28-28 against the run line on the road. Their average run differential is +0.8 runs per game, and they have a losing streak of three games against the run line on the road. They have covered the run line in 47 of 96 games as the favorite.Today's over/under line for the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Oakland Athletics is set at 8 runs. The Dodgers have hit the over in 58 of their 110 games this season, and their games have averaged a combined 9.0 runs per game. The over has hit in five of their 15 games when the line has been set at 8 runs, and the over has hit in three straight games for Los Angeles.Jack Flaherty gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Athletics on the road. So far this season, he has made 18 starts and has a record of 7-5 with an ERA of 2.95. Flaherty's WHIP for the season is .96, and opponents are batting .205 off the right-hander this year. In his last outing, Flaherty finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up one earned run on three hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Flaherty has allowed just two earned runs in each of his last three outings. Per nine innings, he is averaging 11.22 strikeouts and just 1.6 walks.Shohei Ohtani has been a great two-way player for the Dodgers this season, as he is batting .308 with 33 home runs and 79 RBIs. Ohtani is also on a 7-game hitting streak, but he has gone just 7/30 in his last eight games. Teoscar Hernandez is also a significant power threat in the lineup, as he is 10th in the league with 23 homers and has 71 RBIs.

Los Angeles comes into the game as one of the league's top offenses, as they are 3rd in home runs and are 5th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .251 as a team and have the league's 3rd best OPS. The Dodgers are also one of the best teams in terms of drawing walks, and they have the league's 2nd best on-base percentage.<h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3>The Athletics are 46-65 overall and trail the Astros by 12 games in the AL West. Currently, they are 5th in the division, just behind the Angels for 4th place. Oakland leads the Dodgers in their series, and they are 7-3 over their last 10 games.

At home, the Athletics are 27-27 this season compared to 19-38 on the road. As the underdog, Oakland is 37-62 this year, and they are 9-3 when favored. So far, their overall series record is 13-20-2.When it comes to the run line, the A's have been a solid bet this season, going 59-52. They have been particularly good as underdogs, going 54-45. They have also been a good bet at home, going 30-24 on the run line. The A's have been a good bet on the run line in their last three games as the underdog.The Oakland Athletics are hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers today, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The A's have a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 51-58. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 13-13-1. So far this season, 55 of their games have had over/under lines set above 8 runs, accounting for 49.5% of their games.Mitch Spence gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Dodgers at home. So far this season, he has made 13 starts and has a record of 7-6 with an ERA of 4.47. Looking back at his last outing, Spence went 6 innings, giving up just one earned run and picking up the win. He has actually won his last two starts, giving up a total of three earned runs in those outings. Spence's WHIP for the season is currently 1.30, and opponents are batting .248 off him this year. Out of his 24 appearances, Spence has three quality starts.As a team, the Athletics are batting just .232 this season, which is 20th in the league. However, they do have the 4th most home runs in the league and have the 8th best isolated power mark in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.1 runs per game, but at home, this number increases to 4.6 runs per contest. Oakland's team on-base percentage of .302 is also among the league's worst marks.

Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics this season, as he is batting .293 with 27 home runs and 79 RBIs. Rooker has also been hot of late, going 7/19 in his last five games with two homers. Catcher Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team in RBIs but is batting just .215 for the season.

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Heading into this week 6 matchup between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Arizona Wildcats, the over/under is currently set at 64 points. The game is scheduled for 11:00 ET at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, with FOX handling the broadcast. The Wildcats are -6 point favorites at home. Both teams come in with just one loss, and the money line odds are -220 for Arizona and +180 for Texas Tech.<h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Arizona Wildcats -6This game will be played at Arizona Stadium at 11:00 ET on Saturday, October 5th.<h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Arizona Wildcats winning this one by a score of 37 to 27</li><li>Not only do we have the Arizona Wildcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -6</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 64 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas Tech Red Raiders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3>Texas Tech enters Week 6 with a 4-1 record, facing Arizona on the road. They are 3-0 at home but 0-1 away this season. The Red Raiders have been favored in four of their five games and hold a +7.2 average scoring margin. They are ranked 52nd in our power rankings and have an 85.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. Against the spread, Texas Tech is 2-1-1, going 2-0-1 at home and 0-1 on the road. As the favorite, they are 2-1-1 ATS. Their over/under record stands at 2-2, with an average over/under line of 63.5 points and an average game total of 76 points. This week’s over/under line is set at 64 points. Two of their games have had higher lines, while two have been lower. Texas Tech’s average over/under margin is +5.8 points this season.Texas Tech’s offense is averaging 41.6 points per game, placing them 15th in the nation heading into week 6. They are also 9th in third-down conversions, converting 51.9% of their attempts. Our power rankings have them 54th overall among college football offenses. Behren Morton leads the Red Raiders with 1,426 passing yards and 14 touchdowns, and Texas Tech is 2nd in passing attempts per game. They are 9th in passing yards, averaging 305.4 per game. Morton has a passer rating of 105. Tahj Brooks has rushed for 551 yards this season.Texas Tech's defense has struggled this season, allowing 34.4 points per game. In their recent game against Cincinnati, they gave up 41 points and 555 total yards, including 426 passing yards and four touchdowns, though they did manage one interception.Opponents have averaged 309.4 passing yards per game against Texas Tech, completing 60.3% of their passes. On the ground, the Red Raiders have allowed 153.6 rushing yards per game on 35.6 attempts.<h3>Are The Arizona Wildcats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3>Arizona enters Week 6 with a 3-1 record, hosting Texas Tech. They’ve been favored in just one game this season and are ranked 44th in our CFB power rankings. The Wildcats have an 85.5% chance of reaching bowl eligibility, according to projections. Arizona’s average scoring margin sits at +5.8 points per game, and they are 1-2 against the spread. At home, they are 0-1 ATS, while they’ve gone 1-1 on the road. This week’s over/under line is 64 points. Arizona’s games have averaged 50.8 points, with an average O/U line of 56.2 points. Their over/under record is 1-2 this season.Arizona’s offense is averaging 28.2 points per game, placing them 57th in the nation. They rank 52nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 6. Quarterback Noah Fifita has thrown for 1,060 yards, completing 63.1% of his passes, with seven touchdowns and four interceptions. Arizona is 51st in passing attempts per game, averaging 32.5. On the ground, the Wildcats are averaging 154.5 rushing yards per game. Quali Conley leads the team with 322 rushing yards, four touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Tetairoa McMillan has 503 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 29 catches.Arizona's defense played a key role in their 23-10 win over Utah, allowing just 10 points. They held Utah to 84 rushing yards on 29 attempts and forced two interceptions, though they did give up 280 passing yards. So far this season, Arizona ranks 31st nationally, giving up 22.5 points per game. Opponents are averaging 155 rushing yards per game and 201.2 passing yards, completing 57% of their throws.

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