The Los Angeles Angels (30-45) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (47-31) on Saturday, June 22nd. This game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and televised on BSW. The Angels are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Dodgers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Angels. First pitch is set for 9:10 CT.
Angels vs Dodgers
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Angels vs Dodgers series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -183 favorites and squeaked out a 2-1 win. The Angels had a chance to tie or take the lead in the 10th inning, but Carlos Estevez closed things out for the Dodgers.
Patrick Sandoval got the start for the Angels, going just 2 1/3 innings while giving up two hits and no earned runs. He finished with just one strikeout and allowed two walks. Luis Garcia came out of the bullpen for the win.
Shohei Ohtani hit the game’s only home run while going 2/2 with two RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Taylor Ward also had two hits and an RBI for the Angels.
With a record of 30-45, the Angels are 4th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 12.5 games. Los Angeles is 5-7 against other AL West teams this season. The Angels have struggled at home, going 12-25, but they have been better on the road at 18-20.
So far this year, the Angels have really struggled as the favorite, going just 1-4. As for their record as the underdog, they are 29-41, which includes an 18-19 mark as the road underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 6-17-1, and they have dropped two straight series at home.
When the Angels are favored, they have yet to cover the run line in five games. When they are the underdog, they have covered the run line in 60% of their games. Their average run differential in their losses is -3.8 runs per game, but in their wins, they are winning by an average of 3.2 runs per game.
The Los Angeles Angels are on the road today against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Angels have a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 39-34. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 17-16. So far this season, 22.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher, and their current under streak is at 2 games.
Zach Plesac Gets The Start For The Angels
Zach Plesac and the Angels are on the road to take on the Dodgers. Plesac picked up a win in his first start of the season, going 6 innings and allowing 3 runs on 4 hits. He did give up a pair of homers and finished with 4 strikeouts.
Angels Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Angels are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, the Angels are batting .237, which is 13th in the league, and they are also 10th in the league in home runs. Currently, they are 18th in team on-base percentage and 14th in slugging.
Over his last eight games, Zach Neto has gone 7/27 with two homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is 2nd on the team with 10 homers while batting .251. The Angels’ top power threats are Taylor Ward and Jo Adell, who have 12 homers apiece. Ward is also the team’s leading run producer, with 38 RBIs. Luis Rengifo comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak and is batting .311 for the season.
Los Angeles is 47-31 overall this season, putting them 1st in the NL West. Currently, they lead the Diamondbacks by eight games for the top spot in the division. The Dodgers are looking to bounce back today, as they dropped the first game of the series vs. the Angels.
So far, the Dodgers have gone 16-11 in divisional play. At home, they are 24-16 compared to 23-15 on the road. As the favorite, Los Angeles has gone 45-28 this season and 2-3 as the underdog. The Dodgers’ overall series record is 16-10, and they have won two straight series.
When the Dodgers win, they win big. Their average run margin in victories is 4.1 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 2.7 runs. Their overall run line record is .500 at 39-39, and they have been a better bet on the road at 21-17 compared to 18-22 at home. As the favorite, they are 37-36 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are just 2-3.
When the Los Angeles Dodgers play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The Dodgers have had a combined run average of 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 39-39. Their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs per game, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 20-15. So far this season, 25.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or lower. Their current under streak is at 2 games.
Tyler Glasnow Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Through 15 starts, Tyler Glasnow has a record of 7-5 and an ERA of 3.00. This season, he has turned in 10 quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he didn’t allow a run. In that start vs. the Royals, Glasnow went seven innings, picking up the win. Looking back at his last three outings, he has given up a total of four home runs. So far, he has allowed 10 homers this season. The right-hander is averaging 12.1 strikeouts per nine innings, and his total of 125 strikeouts ranks first in the majors.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear of late for the Dodgers, going 14/30 (.467) over his last eight games with five homers and 11 RBIs. Ohtani comes into the game batting .322 for the season, and his 22 homers are 3rd in the league. Overall, the Dodgers have the league’s top offense, averaging 5 runs per game, and are also the league’s top home run hitting team.
As a team, the Dodgers lead the league in both on-base percentage and OPS. They also have the league’s 2nd best slugging percentage and are the best team in terms of isolated power. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season, batting .258 with 18 homers, which is 2nd on the team and 6th in the league.
Angels vs Dodgers Prediction
With the Angels being such big underdogs on the money line at +293, we see this as a great opportunity to take advantage of the value. Our predicted score is 6-5 in favor of the Angels, giving them the edge on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Tyler Glasnow is projected to have a good outing, but his chances of picking up a win are fourth among starters. As for the Dodgers, they are projected to have the third most hits in the league today, but we have them finishing with fewer runs than the Angels.
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Last updated:June 24, 2024 Angels, Dodgers