Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
From Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, we have the Angels and Dodgers facing off in an interleague matchup. The Angels are 2-2 over their last five games, while the Dodgers have won three straight and they are 47-30 overall.
Friday’s forecast in Los Angeles calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-80s. Patrick Sandoval is starting for the Angels, and they are +164 on the money line. The Dodgers are the heavy favorite at -197, and they will be starting Landon Knack.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Trends and Key Stats
- The Angels are 3-2 in their five most recent road games, including a 3-2 runline record.
- Conversely, the Dodgers have achieved a 3-2 (SU) record and 3-2 record in their last five home games.
- As the favorite, the Dodgers are 6-4 over their last ten games, including going 5-5 vs. the runline.
- Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Angels have a straight-up record of 5-5 and a 5-5 record vs. the runline.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
The Angels will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Brewers with a 2-0 loss. Los Angeles was the +158 underdog at home going into this matchup. Offensively, the Angels only had four hits but didn’t score a run. Their best chance to score came in the 8th inning, but the Brewers’s bullpen was able to close things out. Tyler Anderson took the loss but pitched well, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out five.
Anderson was outdueled by Brewers starter Eric Lauer, who picked up the win. Lauer went seven innings, giving up just one earned run and striking out three. The Brewers also got a scoreless 8th inning from Brent Suter and closed things out with Josh Hader in the 9th.
Los Angeles is 29-45 overall and is 13.5 games behind the Mariners for the AL West lead. The Angels have lost two straight games, and they are 5-7 against other AL West teams this year. At home, the Angels are just 12-25 and have gone 17-20 on the road.
So far, the Angels have really struggled in day games, going 7-18. As the underdog, the Angels are 28-41 this year and just 1-4 when favored. The Angels have an overall series record of 6-17-1 and lost two straight series at home vs. the Dodgers and Giants.
When the Angels are favored, they have yet to cover the run line this season, going 0-5. As an underdog, they are 41-28 against the run line, including a 23-14 mark on the road. Their overall run line record is 41-33, and their average run differential in wins is +3.3, compared to -3.8 in losses.
When the Los Angeles Angels play on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The Angels have played in games with an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 39-33. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 17-15. So far this season, 23.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.
Left-hander Patrick Sandoval gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. He has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 2-8 with an ERA of 5.24. Sandoval’s WHIP for the season is 1.50. Looking at his overall numbers, Sandoval has issued 3.84 walks per nine innings compared to 9.31 strikeouts. Sandoval has made four quality starts this season and is coming off an outing in which he gave up three earned runs in five innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing.
So far this season, the Angels are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. They have been a little better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, the Angels are batting .239, which is 13th in the league, and they are 11th in the league in home runs. Their team on-base percentage is just 20th in the league.
Over the team’s last nine games, Zach Neto has gone 10/33 with three home runs and seven RBIs. Neto is also on a four-game hitting streak. Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are tied for the team lead in home runs, with 12, but Ward has driven in 37 runs compared to 33 for Adell. Luis Rengifo has been the team’s top hitter this season, batting .312.
Heading into their last game vs. the Rockies, the Dodgers closed out the series with a 5-3 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -216. Offensively, the Dodgers scored their five runs on jsonly 12 hits and didn’t hit a home run.
Gavin Stone got the start for the Dodgers, going 5 1/3 innings, and picked up the win. He gave up just two runs on four hits and issued only two walks. The Dodgers’ bullpen was also solid, as Evan Phillips closed things out in the 9th, and the Dodgers didn’t allow a run.
Los Angeles opens their series vs. the Angels with a record of 47-30, putting them in 1st place in the NL West. Currently, they hold a 9.0 game lead over the Padres for the division lead. This year, they have gone 16-11 in divisional games.
The Dodgers have been really good at home this year, going 24-15, and they are 23-15 on the road. Los Angeles has been good as the favorite this year, putting up a mark of 45-27. As the underdog, they are just 2-3 this season. The team won their most recent series, taking 3 of 4 from the Rockies. They come into today’s game with an overall record of 6-4 in their last 10 games.
When betting the run line, the Dodgers have been a solid play this season, covering at a 39-38 clip. They have been a better bet on the road, where they are 21-17 compared to 18-21 at home. The Dodgers have been favored in 72 of their games and have a run line record of 37-35 in those contests. Their average run differential is +1.4 runs per game.
Today’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels has an over/under line of 8.5 runs. The Dodgers have played 77 games this season, and 20 of them have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs. The over/under record for the Dodgers this season is 39-38, and their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game.
Landon Knack is getting the start for the Dodgers today as they take on the Angels. This will be his third start of the season, and he has a 1-0 record so far. In his last outing, he went 4 2/3 innings, allowing just 1 earned run and striking out 5. He has yet to give up more than 2 earned runs in a start this season.
Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear for the Dodgers of late, going 10/21 in his last five games with four homers and eight runs scored. Ohtani’s 21 homers this season are 3rd in the league and the best mark on the Dodgers’ roster. Overall, he is batting .318 and is 2nd on the team with 53 RBIs. Teoscar Hernández is also near the top of the league in homers, as his 18 is 6th in the MLB.
Los Angeles has the league’s top on-base percentage, and they have been the best team in the league at avoiding strikeouts. As a team, they are 2nd in batting average, and their team OPS of .781 is the best in the league. The Dodgers are also near the top of the league in home runs and isolated power.
Our prediction for the Angels vs. Dodgers matchup is that the Dodgers will pick up a 6-4 win. However, with the Dodgers being such heavy favorites on the money line, we recommend taking the over at 8.5 runs. The payout for the Dodgers on the money line is -197, and with the Dodgers being the favorite, we don’t see a ton of value in this payout.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Landon Knack is projected to have a solid outing, and he is our sixth-best starter in terms of picking up a win. As for Patrick Sandoval, he is actually second in terms of picking up a win, but his projected innings are among the worst, and he is 13th in terms of projected strikeouts.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- The Dodgers should also cover at -1.5
- Projecting a combined 10 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Kelly | Out | Shoulder |
| Mookie Betts | Out | Hand |
| Ryan Brasier | Out | Calf |
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Shoulder |
| Max Muncy | Out | Oblique |
| Walker Buehler | Out | Hip |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Shoulder |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Michael Grove | Out | Lat |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Kyle Hurt | Out | Shoulder |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Out | Rotator Cuff |
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Drury | Questionable | Illness |
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Miguel Sanó | Out | Knee |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Hamstring |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Adam Cimber | Out | Shoulder |
| José Soriano | Out | Abdomen |
| José Quijada | Out | Elbow |
| Chase Silseth | Out | Elbow |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
