LA Angels (18-25) vs. LA Dodgers (29-16)
May 17, 2025 9:10 pm EDT
The Line: LA Dodgers -245 / LA Angels 200; Over/Under: 9
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In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, May 17, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (18-25, 9-15 Away) beat the Toronto Blue Jays and then lost the series to the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres. Surprisingly, they opened this rivalry series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-2 road victory on Friday. Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel, and Yoan Moncada led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Jack Kochanowicz got the win after allowing one run on five hits with five strikeouts and four walks across 6.2 innings of work.
This year, the Angels average 3.81 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .216/.277/.387 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.02 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .195 batting average, ten home runs, and 22 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Tyler Anderson, who is 2-1 in eight starts this season, with a 2.58 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 45.1 innings.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-16, 17-5 Home) spent the previous three series on the road, and defeated the Braves and Marlins, while they split with the Diamondbacks. Back home, the Dodgers lost the opening game of the series against the Angels, 6-2. Dustin May took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits with eight strikeouts and two walks in 5.0 innings.
This season, the Dodgers average 5.76 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .271/.346/.479 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 3.98 ERA (16th) and 1.28 WHIP (16th). Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers with a .358 batting average, nine home runs, and 34 RBI this season.
Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday. The 37-year-old left-hander will get his first start of the season as he recovers from left toe surgery.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Dodgers’ last nine games as home favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Three of the Angels’ last four road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Angels’ last eight games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Dodgers’ last six night games against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.271).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for slugging percentage this season (.479).
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (104).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (55).
Dodgers vs Angels Prediction
The Dodgers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters. Six of the last ten H2H duels went Under, and I am going with another Under here despite the fact that the Dodgers are starting Kershaw, who just recovered from a lengthy injury. Kershaw likely won’t last more than three or four innings, but the Angels are not good against southpaws this year. They have a .183 BA in 202 at-bats against the lefties this season. Tyler Anderson, on the other hand, hasn’t allowed more than three runs in a game yet, and although I don’t like the Angels’ bullpen, I am going with Under here.
