The Los Angeles Dodgers (39-33) and Los Angeles Angels (41-33) open a 2-game crosstown interleague series in Anaheim on Tues; day. First pitch from Angels Stadium is 10:05 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Dodgers won all 4 meetings in 2022, outscoring the Angels 22-3
The Dodgers had an off day on Monday following the 7-3 loss at home Sunday to the San Francisco Giants. They have lost 3 games in a row, getting swept for the 1st time all season. The Dodgers have lost 10 of their last 14 games and are 3rd in the NL West, 4 1/2 games behind the 1st-place Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Angels had an off day on Monday as well. They finished up their 7-game road trip on Sunday with a 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals to win the series. They went 5-2 on the road trip and are 11-3 in their last 14 games. The Angels are 2nd in the AL West, 5 games behind the Texas Rangers.
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Dodgers at Angels projected starters
LHP Clayton Kershaw vs. LHP Reid Detmers
Kershaw (8-4, 2.95 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 82 1/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 8-4 home loss Wednesday vs. the Chicago White Sox
- Is 2-0 with 1.80 ERA in 3 June starts (20 IP)
Detmers (1-5, 4.48 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 62 1/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 6-3 road loss Wednesday vs. the Rangers
- Angels are 4-8 in his starts and have lost 3 of his last 4 outings
Dodgers at Angels odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Angels +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Angels +1.5 (-150)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Dodgers at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Angels 6, Dodgers 4
Moneyline
The Dodgers are currently struggling, having lost 10 of their last 14 games and falling into 3rd place in the NL West. They are 17-19 on the road this season. The Angeles are 20-14 at home and 11-3 in their last 14 games.
The Dodgers have won 5 straight matchups vs. the Angels, but have struggled with their pitching. In their last 5 losses and in 7 of their last 8 losses, they have allowed at least 7 runs.
BET ANGELS (+115).
Run line/Against the spread
The Angels are 38-36 ATS this season overall and the Dodgers are 38-34 ATS, but the Angels are playing too well and the price is much better to bet the Angels to win outright.
PASS.
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Over/Under
The Dodgers’ last 5 games and 8 of their last 9 have had 9 or more total runs. Their last 8 losses have had at least 9 total runs. Five of the Angels’ last 8 games have had at least 9 total runs.
BET OVER 9 (+100).
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