Prop Bets: Los Angeles Dodgers VS Baltimore Orioles 2025-09-07
Dodgers vs. Orioles: A Tale of Power, Prop Bets, and Baltimore’s Desperate Hope
The Los Angeles Dodgers (78-63) roll into Oriole Park at Camden Yards like a home-run missile truck, led by Shohei Ohtani’s 46 HRs and Freddie Freeman’s 19 bombs. The Orioles (65-76) counter with a team that’s hit just 17 HRs fewer than the Dodgers this season. But hey, Tomoyuki Sugano (10-7, 4.41 ERA) will start for Baltimore—because nothing says “I’ve got this” like a 4.41 ERA.
The Props That Make Me Snicker
- Shohei Ohtani (-176) to hit a HR? Please. The man’s a two-way nuclear weapon. The line’s basically saying “Ohtani might not hit a HR”—which is like betting a fish can’t swim.
- Freddie Freeman Over 1.5 Hits (-130)? The guy’s hitting .296! Take the under on his hits? Are you sleep-deprived?
- Guy Henderson Over 0.5 Doubs (+340)? The Orioles’ best bet is hoping their own name gets misspelled in a prop bet.
The Pitcher Props
Clayton Kershaw (-166) to strike out more than 4.5 batters? Kershaw’s a Hall of Famer, not a prop-destroying robot. But Sugano’s Under 3.5 Ks (-120) line? Take it. The Oriole lineup’s so anemic, Sugano might retire with a no-hitter just from boredom.
Why the Dodgers Win (Probably)
The Dodgers’ slugging percentage (.435) is 30 points higher than Baltimore’s (.405). Ohtani’s 87 RBI lead the team, and the Orioles’ ERA (4.67) is worse than a third-grader’s math test. Plus, the moneyline (-150) reflects what everyone knows: Baltimore’s offense is a leaky boat in a hurricane.
Final Prediction
Dodgers 6, Orioles 3. Freeman goes 3-for-5 with an RBI, Ohtani hits a moonshot HR, and Sugano’s “victory” speech after 5 innings will involve a lot of shrugging. Take the Dodgers -1.5 run line, and if you’re feeling spicy, throw in Ohtani Over 0.5 HRs (-176). You won’t regret it.
“The Oriole Park is a nice place to visit, but a nicer place to avoid if you’re betting on baseball math.” 🎯⚾
Created: Sept. 7, 2025, 8:37 a.m. GMT