The LA Dodgers (29-16) welcome the Los Angeles Angels (18-25) to Dodger Stadium Saturday for the second game of their 3-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Angels vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Angels lead 1-0
The Dodgers snapped a 2-game win streak with a 6-2 loss as -294 home favorites vs. the Angels in the Friday opener. The Dodgers have been streaky, going 7-6 over their last 13 contests. They’re 7-2 in their last 9 home games.
The Angels snapped their 2-game losing streak Friday, fueled by 2 RBIs apiece from each of their first 3 batters in the lineup. Despite the win, they’ve allowed 5 or more runs in 4 of their last 5 games and sit at 16-27 on the run line this season.
Angels at Dodgers projected starters
LHP Tyler Anderson vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw
Anderson (2-1, 2.58 ERA) makes his ninth start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 45 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 1 ER (3 R), 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 7-3 home setback vs. Baltimore Orioles Sunday
- 2025 away stats: 1-0, 2.70 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 11 H, 8 BB, 15 K in 3 starts
- Career vs. Dodgers: 3-7, 4.65 ERA (81 1/3 IP, 42 ER), 1.50 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 15 starts and 1 relief appearance
Kershaw (2-2, 4.50 ERA in 2024) makes his season debut. He had a 1.50 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 30 innings across 7 starts last year.
- Making his first start since season-ending knee and big toe injuries in 2024
- Has won 3 Cy Young Awards
- 2024 home stats: 0-1, 5.27 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 20 H, 4 BB, 16 K in 3 starts
- Career vs. Angels: 10-2, 1.99 ERA (108 1/3 IP, 24 ER), 0.92 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 in 16 starts
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Angels at Dodgers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Angels +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Dodgers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (+100) | Dodgers -1.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Angels at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 5, Angels 3
PASS.
There’s no value on the moneyline at current odds.
The Angels (+200) are far too risky to take to win a second straight road game, while the Dodgers (-250) aren’t worth the expensive price.
BET DODGERS -1.5 (-120).
The Dodgers are 9-6 ATS following a loss and 13-9 ATS at home. Having scored at least 8 runs in 3 of their last 5 games, they should have the firepower to pull ahead by more than 1 run.
The Angels’ last 15 losses have all been by at least 2 runs. They are 3-5 ATS in their last 8 games and 16-27 ATS on the season. Considering those trends, back DODGERS -1.5 (-120).
BET UNDER 9 (-105).
The Angels have scored 4 or fewer runs in 4 of their last 7 contests, going 3-4 O/U.
The Dodgers, meanwhile, have allowed 3 or fewer runs in 4 of their last 6 games.
Take UNDER 9 (-105).
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