by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Jul 06, 2023
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Friday, July 7, 2023
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: Sportsnet LA
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Angels +145, Dodgers -170; Over/Under: 9 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Angels +145, Dodgers -170; Over/Under: 9 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Angels +145, Dodgers -170; Over/Under: 9 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Angels: 45-44 (3rd place, AL West)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 48-38 (2nd place, NL West)
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Los Angeles Angels: 3-7 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Angels are entering this series on a 3 game losing streak and got swept 3-0 in their 3-game series against the San Diego Padres in their last series. They enter this game with a 45-44 record overall and have a road record of 22-24. This is the series opener of a 2-game series with the Dodgers on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 5th in the MLB with a .773 OPS. Patrick Sandoval was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Griffin Canning is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 6-3 with a 4.29 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 5 ER, 1 HR, and 4 BB with 9 Ks on 3 hits through 6 IP against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Dodgers entered their last series on a 2 game losing streak and lost their 3-game series against the Kansas City Royals 2-1. They enter this game with a 48-38 record overall and have a home record of 26-16. This is the 1st game of a 2-game series with the Angels on Friday with the series finale of their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates still to be played on Thursday. They also won the series opener and the 3rd game of that series on Monday and Wednesday but lost the 2nd game on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 4th in the MLB with a .775 OPS. Julio Urías is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Tony Gonsolin is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 4-3 with a 3.69 ERA this season. His team lost their last 3 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 4 earned runs, 0 homers, and 3 BB with 3 strikeouts on 6 hits through 3.2 innings played against the Kansas City Royals.
Angels vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers haven't been great in their games lately as they have been struggling against some bad teams but they have a chance to beat up on this injured Angels team and have been a much better home team this year. The Angels have been falling in the standings lately as they slip back to right around .500 on the season and now they are missing some of their best players in the lineup too. This is the worst case for the Angels as they need to get on a run but now their lineup is banged up and having Canning on the mound isn't going to help much either. Canning hasn't been terrible this season but he hasn't been great either and he is going to give up runs on the road here against one of the best offenses in the MLB. The Dodgers are starting Gonsolin here and he has been a solid starter for them all season. He has had a few bad starts and just gave up 4 runs in his last one but he will be looking to have a better performance at home here and finish off this series on a good run before the All-Star break. The Dodgers can gain some ground in the standings here by beating up on this banged up Angels team and taking advantage of them in a bad spot. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game and on the runline.
Angels Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Friday, July 7, 2023 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 6 Angels 2.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Angels: 2-9 (-9.1 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 11-15 (-8.2 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 35-18 OVER after 3 or more consecutive losses. 7-4 OVER revenging a loss where the team scored 1 run or less.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 146-66 (+11.4 units) on the moneyline in home games. 195-107 (+11.4 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 12-6 OVER in an inter-league game. 37-23 OVER against right-handed starters.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Angels: A. Rendon (3B) Ques Fri - Shin. B. Joyce (RP) Mid Aug - Hand. M. Trout (CF) Early Sept - Wrist. B. Drury (3B) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. M. Moore (RP) Mid July - Oblique. Z. Neto (SS) Mid July - Oblique. G. Urshela (3B) out for season - Pelvis. J. Suarez (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. M. Stassi (C) Out indefinitely - Hip. A. Warren (RP) out for season - Elbow. J. Quijada (RP) out for season - Elbow. L. O'Hoppe (C) Late Aug - Shoulder. C. Rodriguez (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder.
Los Angeles Dodgers: D. May (SP) out for season - Elbow. C. Kershaw (SP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. T. Thompson (LF) Early Aug - Oblique. D. Hudson (RP) Mid July - Knee. C. Taylor (SS) Mid July - Knee. S. Miller (RP) Late July - Neck. A. Reyes (SP) out for season - Shoulder. N. Syndergaard (SP) Out indefinitely - Finger. T. Cyr (RP) Late July - Shoulder. J. Feyereisen (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. R. Pepiot (SP) Mid July - Oblique. W. Buehler (SP) Early Sept - Elbow. G. Lux (2B) out for season - Knee. B. Treinen (RP) Early Sept - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“When I came out of the game I was kind of in the moment, so we will see about going forward the next few days. On the pitching side, I have like nine, 10 days until the next start so hopefully I will heal in time.” - Shohei Ohtani after their loss against the Padres in their game on Tuesday.
“It's just good to have him back and stabilize us. It certainly adds another leverage guy.” - Dave Roberts after his team’s win against the Pirates in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Angels
Mickey Moniak (L) CF
Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Jo Adell (R) LF
Mike Moustakas (L) 1B
Hunter Renfroe (R) RF
Matt Thaiss (L) C
Luis Rengifo (S) 2B
Andrew Velazquez (S) SS
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (R) 2B
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Will Smith (R) C
Max Muncy (L) 3B
J.D. Martinez (R) DH
David Peralta (L) LF
Jason Heyward (L) RF
James Outman (L) CF
Miguel Rojas (R) SS
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Jo Adell (.375)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (99)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (31)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (68)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (11)
Wins: Shohei Ohtani (7)
Saves: Carlos Estevez (21)
ERA: Matt Moore (1.44)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Freddie Freeman (.315)
Hits: Freddie Freeman (108)
Home Runs: Mookie Betts (23)
RBI: J.D. Martinez (59)
Stolen Bases: Freddie Freeman (11)
Wins: Clayton Kershaw (10)
Saves: Evan Phillips (12)
ERA: Tyler Cyr (0.00)
Managers:
Los Angeles Angels: Phil Nevin (2nd season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (8th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
