by Rod Pearson
Friday, Jul 11, 2025
Game Time: 9:38 pm ET, Friday, July 11, 2025
Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Where to Watch: Apple TV+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Diamondbacks -126, Angels +104; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Diamondbacks -125, Angels +105; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Diamondbacks -125, Angels +105; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Season Record
Arizona Diamondbacks: 46-47 (4th place, NL West)
Los Angeles Angels: 45-47 (3rd place, AL West)
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Arizona Diamondbacks: 5-5 last 10
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Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Angels Preview and Analysis
The Diamondbacks lost their 3-game series against the Kansas City Royals 2-1. They enter this game with a 46-47 record overall and have a road record of 23-22. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the Angels on Friday with the series finale of their series against the San Diego Padres still to be played on Thursday. The Diamondbacks won the series opener of that series on Monday, lost the 2nd game on Tuesday, and won the 3rd game on Wednesday. Their offense ranks 4th in the MLB with a .773 OPS. Eduardo Rodríguez is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Ryne Nelson is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 5-2 with a 3.39 ERA this season. His team won their last 5 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 ER, 0 HR, and 0 BB with 5 SO on 4 hits through 7 IP against the Kansas City Royals.
The Angels got swept in their 3-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0. They enter this game with a 45-47 record overall and have a home record of 22-21. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Diamondbacks on Friday with the 4th game of their series against the Texas Rangers still to be played on Thursday. The Angels won the series opener of that series on Monday, lost the 2nd game on Tuesday, and won the 3rd game on Wednesday. Their offense ranks 18th in the MLB with a .704 OPS. Jack Kochanowicz is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Tyler Anderson is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 2-6 with a 4.19 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 earned runs, 1 homer, and 2 walks with 2 strikeouts on 8 hits through 5 innings pitched against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Diamondbacks vs Angels Prediction
The current betting odds have the Diamondbacks listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Diamondbacks haven't looked great in their games this season with their 46-47 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the NL West. They have been a better road team though with their 23-22 road record this season. Meanwhile, the Angels haven't looked great in their games this season with their 45-47 record overall which has them right in the middle of the AL West. They have looked better in their own ballpark this year too with their 22-21 home record. Neither team has been hot coming into this series, but the Diamondbacks do have the better pitching matchup here along with the better offense too. Nelson is on the mound for the Diamondbacks in this one and he hasn't looked bad lately. He is 5-2 with a 3.39 ERA and hasn't been giving up many runs. He is coming off another great start in which he only gave up 1 earned run, and the team has had a ton of success with him starting as they have won 6 games in a row now with him on the mound. Anderson is up for the Angels in this one and he hasn't looked great this season. He is 2-6 with a 4.19 ERA and has been giving up some runs lately. The team has won 2 of their last 3 games with him starting, but he did give up 3 earned runs in his last start which has been a common theme for him and the Diamondbacks offense has been rolling lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Diamondbacks to win this game.
Diamondbacks Angels Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Friday, July 11, 2025 (9:38 pm ET start time) is Diamondbacks 7 Angels 3.
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MLB Betting Trends
Arizona Diamondbacks: 228-206 (+11.2 units) on the moneyline in all games. 115-101 (+26.4 units) on the moneyline in road games. 71-64 (+4.6 units) on the moneyline against left-handed starters. 33-23 OVER vs. AL teams scoring 4.4 or less runs/game on the season.
Los Angeles Angels: 181-235 (-25.1 units) on the moneyline in all games. 92-113 (-25.2 units) on the moneyline in home games. 144-181 (-9.9 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 30-20 OVER vs. a starting pitcher who gives up 0.5 or less HR's/start.
Key Injuries
Arizona Diamondbacks: S. Miller (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Forearm. P. Smith (1B) Ten Day IL - Oblique. T. Henry (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. R. Thompson (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Scapular Strain. I. Vargas (2B) Ten Day IL - Foot. G. Moreno (C) Ten Day IL - Hand. C. Montes De Oca (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. J. Martinez (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. C. Mena (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. K. Graveman (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Hip. C. Burnes (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Puk (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. J. Montgomery (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. B. Walston (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Los Angeles Angels: H. Strickland (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. C. Moore (2B) Ten Day IL - Thumb. C. Taylor (CF) Ten Day IL - Hand. R. Stephenson (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Bicep. B. Joyce (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. A. Rendon (3B) Sixty Day IL - Hip.
Notable Quotes
“I just aligned with him and thanked him for expressing himself the way he did, and [told him] we weren't going to change how we felt about him. He felt like he was going to be left outside, and nobody was going to care about him. And I told him quickly, that's not going to be the case.” - Torey Lovullo on Andrew Saalfrank getting reinstated by the MLB.
“It was huge. The offense obviously picked us up big tonight, and to bounce back after last night was great. We live and die by the home run, and we were able to get a few tonight.” - Ray Montgomery after his team’s win against the Rangers in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Arizona Diamondbacks
Corbin Carroll (L) RF
Ketel Marte (S) 2B
Geraldo Perdomo (S) SS
Eugenio Suárez (R) 3B
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R) LF
Jake McCarthy (L) DH
Tristin English (R) 1B
James McCann (R) C
Alek Thomas (L) CF
Los Angeles Angels
Zach Neto (R) SS
Nolan Schanuel (L) 1B
Mike Trout (R) DH
Taylor Ward (R) LF
Jo Adell (R) CF
Yoán Moncada (S) 3B
Jorge Soler (R) RF
Travis d'Arnaud (R) C
Luis Rengifo (S) 2B
Statistical Leaders
Arizona Diamondbacks
Batting Average: James McCann (.350)
Hits: Josh Naylor (93)
Home Runs: Eugenio Suárez (29)
RBI: Eugenio Suárez (75)
Stolen Bases: Geraldo Perdomo (13)
Wins: Brandon Pfaadt (9)
Saves: Shelby Miller (10)
ERA: Christian Montes De Oca (0.00)
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Zach Neto (.267)
Hits: Nolan Schanuel (88)
Home Runs: Taylor Ward (20)
RBI: Taylor Ward (61)
Stolen Bases: Zach Neto (16)
Wins: José Soriano (6)
Saves: Kenley Jansen (15)
ERA: Robert Stephenson (0.00)
Managers:
Arizona Diamondbacks: Torey Lovullo (9th season)
Los Angeles Angels: Ray Montgomery (Interim)
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.
