Los Angeles Dodgers vs Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions May 13th 2025

Dodgers Return Home to Face Road-Savvy Athletics in Interleague Matchup

Fresh off a successful 10-game road trip, the Los Angeles Dodgers head home to host an Athletics team that, despite its overall struggles, has found surprising success on the road. Monday’s series opener at Dodger Stadium kicks off a nine-game homestand for Los Angeles, who will look to build on recent momentum behind the red-hot bat of Freddie Freeman.

Freeman’s Fire Fuels Dodgers’ Road Run

The Dodgers capped their road swing with an 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks, finishing the trip 6-4. Leading the charge was Freddie Freeman, who went 19-for-40 (.475) with four home runs and 16 RBIs during the 10-game stretch. On Sunday alone, Freeman collected four hits, including a homer, and drove in three.

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“He carried us this road trip… He’s just been relentless.”
— Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager

Freeman, who had been hitting just .250 in late April, has since surged to a .376 average, proving indispensable for a Dodgers team that’s 19-14 since their perfect 8-0 start.

Rotation Unclear, Knack in the Mix

Los Angeles has not confirmed a starter for the series opener, though right-hander Landon Knack (2-0, 4.61 ERA) is a strong candidate. Knack delivered five scoreless innings with five strikeouts against the Marlins last Wednesday and could get another look if manager Dave Roberts opts against a bullpen game.

Knack has never faced the Athletics, but with Dodgers pitching holding opponents to just 3.8 runs per game during their trip, there’s optimism no matter who takes the mound.

A’s Better on the Road Than at “Home”

The Athletics (13-7 on the road, 8-13 in Sacramento) are coming off a brutal homestand, capped by a 12-2 loss to the Yankees on Sunday. Over the three-game series, the A’s allowed 29 runs and appeared outmatched in nearly every phase.

Starter Luis Severino voiced discomfort with the team’s temporary minor league stadium—a sentiment A’s manager Mark Kotsay acknowledged.

“Any time a player talks about this place in terms of being a little uncomfortable… we’ll have that conversation.”
— Mark Kotsay, A’s Manager

That discomfort hasn’t followed them on the road, where they’ve looked far more composed—making this series against the defending champs an interesting test for their travel-friendly squad.

Springs to Start for Oakland

Left-hander Jeffrey Springs (4-3, 4.81 ERA) will take the ball in the opener. Springs allowed two runs over five innings in his last outing against Seattle, marking one of the few positive pitching performances during the homestand. He has just one previous appearance against the Dodgers—a two-inning scoreless relief effort back in 2018.

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Jacob Wilson, who had his seven-game hitting streak snapped on Sunday, remains a bright spot atop the lineup, batting .348 with 15 multi-hit games. Shea Langeliers also continues to provide pop, coming off a five-RBI performance on Saturday.

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Can the Dodgers Keep Rolling at Home?

After going toe-to-toe with playoff-caliber teams on the road, the Dodgers return to face an A’s team that’s performed much better away from home. With Freeman locked in and their rotation holding steady, L.A. looks to capitalize on Oakland’s recent pitching woes and start the homestand strong.