Thursday’s abbreviated MLB slate features 9 matchups on June 4, 2026, with start times spanning from 1:05 PM ET to 9:40 PM ET.
I like a pair of teams from the West Coast on Thursday. Both teams are sending starters to the mound with ERAs under 2.90.
Can 27-year-old Athletics righty J.T. Ginn pitch well enough to earn his fourth win of the season on Thursday? Will Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski improve his record to 8-2 in a road matchup with the Diamondbacks?
I'll make picks for both games below. Read on for our Thursday MLB Predictions June 4 article.
MLB Prediction Game 1
ATHLETICS VS CUBS DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | WRIGLEY FIELD, CHICAGO, IL |
| When | THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026, 8:05 PM ET |
| TV | MLB.TV |
ATHLETICS VS CUBS ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
| ATHLETICS | 1.5 (-180) | +111 | O 9.5 (-125) |
| CUBS | -1.5 (+155) | -133 | U 9.5 (+105) |
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ATHLETICS VS CUBS WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ATHLETICS | 22% | 78% | CUBS |
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Athletics at Chicago Cubs June 4 MLB Prediction
The Athletics have a good shot to win outright as money line road underdogs against the Cubs on Thursday night.
Oakland thrives in this exact spot, carrying a 19-14 straight up record as the road team and a sharp 15-11 straight up mark as a road underdog this season.
Momentum is firmly on the Athletics' side after going 3-1 straight up in their last 4 games overall, and fatigue isn't an issue given their resilient 27-25 straight up record when playing on no rest this season.
Sending J.T. Ginn should also work in the Athletics' favor, as they are a stellar 9-4 straight up in his 13 appearances this year.
Pick: Athletics +111
MLB Prediction Game 2
DODGERS VS DIAMONDBACKS DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | CHASE FIELD, PHOENIX, AZ |
| When | THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026, 9:40 PM ET |
| TV | MLB.TV |
DODGERS VS DIAMONDBACKS ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
| DODGERS | -1.5 (+113) | -139 | O 9.5 (+102) |
| DIAMONDBACKS | 1.5 (-124) | +127 | U 9.5 (-112) |
DODGERS VS DIAMONDBACKS WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGERS | 88% | 12% | DIAMONDBACKS |
Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks June 4 MLB Prediction
The Los Angeles Dodgers offer elite value to win outright as money line road favorites against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night.
Los Angeles thrives in this exact spot, carrying a 19-11 straight up record as the road team and a dominant 36-22 straight up mark as a favorite this season. The Dodgers are coming in hot, going 16-4 straight up in their last 20 games overall. Additionally, they possess a stellar 24-14 straight up record after a win this season, proving they know how to sustain success.
L.A. also excels with a 37-19 straight up record when playing opponents on equal rest this season. Sending Justin Wrobleski to the mound pushes this one over the top, as the Dodgers are 7-3 straight up in his 10 appearances in 2026.
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -139
Today's MLB Predictions
- Athletics +111
- Los Angeles Dodgers -139