Angels vs Dodgers Odds, Betting Lines, and Probable Pitchers (August 6)
- The Freeway Series between the Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers begins on Friday at Chavez Ravine
- The Angels took two of three against the defending champions in their previous meeting this season
- Get the odds, preview, and prediction, below
It’s a crosstown matchup on Friday night with the Los Angeles Angels (55-54, 25-28 away) visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers (65-44, 34-19 home) for a three-game series that will run through the weekend. The Angels will send Patrick Sandoval to the mound, while the Dodgers counter with veteran southpaw David Price in the opener.
Joe Madden’s squad is fresh off three straight wins against the Texas Rangers and has gone 5-5 in its last 10 games. The defending World Series champions meanwhile have won three of their last four, splitting a quick two-game set with the Houston Astros on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Angels vs Dodgers Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels | +175 | +1.5 (-115) | Ov 9 (-105) |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | -210 | -1.5 (-105) | Un 9 (-115) |
Odds as of August 5th at DraftKings.
First-pitch on Friday night is scheduled for 10:10 pm ET at Dodger Stadium.
Probable Pitchers
Sandoval has been the most consistent starter in the Angels’ rotation alongside two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani. While he’s only made 12 starts, the 24-year-old has gone 3-5 with a 3.38 ERA in 77.1 innings, striking out 87 batters in the process.
However, control has been an issue for Sandoval at times, giving up 32 free passes.
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The lefty has shown well across his last two outings. He threw an absolute gem on July 24th against the Minnesota Twins, striking out 13 across 8.2 innings of one-run baseball. His most recent start versus Oakland was also terrific, surrendering just one earned again. Walks were a problem though as he issued six.
Sandoval must try to get ahead of these Dodgers hitters because, with the number of impact bats they have throughout their lineup, LA can do serious damage when given the opportunity. He also has a dismal 5.25 ERA against the Dodgers.
Sandoval vs Price
| 3-5 | Record | 4-1 |
| 3.38 | ERA | 3.55 |
| 77.1 | Innings Pitched | 45.2 |
| 87 | SO | 42 |
| 32 | BB | 13 |
Price has had a variety of roles in 2021 for the Dodgers, featuring out of the pen and also making starts. He collected the save last weekend in a 13-0 thrashing of the Arizona Diamondbacks but did take the loss against the San Francisco Giants just days before, allowing three earned runs in 4.1 innings of work.
However, his numbers have been solid. Price has a 3.55 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP while showing great command, walking just 13 hitters this season.
Pitching matchups for #Dodgers v #Angels:
Fri — LHP Patrick Sandoval (3-5, 3.38) vs. LHP David Price (4-1, 3.55)
Sat — RHP Jaime Barria (2-0, 4.12) vs. LHP Julio Urias (13-3, 3.40)
Sun — LHP Reid Detmers (0-1, 12.46) vs. RHP Walker Buehler (11-2, 2.16)— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) August 5, 2021
Surprisingly, this Angels lineup has just 18 at-bats combined against Price. Throughout his long career, the 34-year-old has a 3.28 ERA vs. LA. It’s important to note the southpaw pitches substantially better at home.
Batting Average vs Starting Pitchers
| Dodgers Hitters | Batting Average vs Sandoval | Angels Hitters | Batting Average vs Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | .500 | David Fletcher | .000 |
| Cody Bellinger | .333 | Phil Gosselin | .250 |
| Mookie Betts | .333 | Jose Iglesias | .500 |
| Max Muncy | .000 | Max Stassi | .000 |
| AJ Pollock | .250 | Kurt Suzuki | .1000 |
| Corey Seager | .000 | Justin Upton | .167 |
| Chris Taylor | .400 | N/A | N/A |
| Justin Turner | .400 | N/A | N/A |
The bats have been a clear strength for the Angels, sitting fifth in the bigs with a team average of .254. In fact, they’re in the top ten of almost every offensive category. That’s much in part to Ohtani, who is enjoying a historic season.
The Japan native is hitting .272 with a league-leading 37 home runs and is a huge reason LA is just six games back in the Wild Card race. While they were playing Texas, the Angels’ offense was on fire in their last series, scoring 18 runs in the last three contests.
The Dodgers have arguably the most potent lineup in the major leagues. They hit for average and power while getting on base at an extremely productive rate. LA also added Trea Turner to the fold at the trade deadline, who is already hitting .322 this season. He’s yet to make his Dodgers debut due to COVID-19-related issues, but the shortstop may be available on Friday.
AJ Pollock is still the hottest hitter in baseball https://t.co/8taeIo0g14
— Blake Harris (@BlakeHHarris) August 5, 2021
Since the All-Star break, Dave Roberts’ team is really hitting its stride at the dish, with the likes of Chris Taylor, Max Muncy, Mookie Betts, and AJ Pollock all batting either over or just under .300. With the Giants still ahead of them in the NL West, it couldn’t come at a better time.
Angels vs Dodgers Prediction
The Dodgers play much better at home and there are numerous guys who are tearing the cover off the baseball right now. Along with Price thriving on his home mound, they’re a safe bet to cover the spread in the series opener.
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
Quinn Allen is a sports journalist, with a background and education in broadcast journalism (BCIT '17). He is a full-time associate editor at ClutchPoints by day, where he writes about soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and more. At night, Quinn is a frequent contributor at SBD.
