by Rod Pearson
Saturday, Jul 08, 2023
Game Time: 9:10 pm ET, Saturday, July 8, 2023
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: Sportsnet LA
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Angels +120, Dodgers -140; Over/Under: 9 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Angels +125, Dodgers -145; Over/Under: 9 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Angels +120, Dodgers -145; Over/Under: 9 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Angels: 45-44 (3rd place, AL West)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 49-38 (2nd place, NL West)
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Recent Form
Los Angeles Angels: 3-7 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-4 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 finale of a 2-game series with the Dodgers on Saturday with the series opener of this series still to be played on Friday. Their offense ranks 5th in the MLB with a .773 OPS. Griffin Canning is their starting pitcher on Friday while Reid Detmers is making his start in this game on Saturday. He is 2-5 with a 3.72 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 ER, 1 HR, and 2 BB with 9 Ks on 3 hits through 6 IP against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Dodgers are entering this series on a 2 game winning streak and won their 4-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 49-38 record overall and have a home record of 27-16. This is the 2nd game of a 2-game series with the Angels on Saturday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Friday. Their offense ranks 4th in the MLB with a .775 OPS. Tony Gonsolin is their starting pitcher on Friday while Michael Grove is making his start in this game on Saturday. He is 0-2 with a 7.02 ERA this season. His team won 3 of their last 4 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 earned run, 0 homers, and 2 BB with 3 strikeouts on 5 hits through 4 innings played against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Angels vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Angels listed as an underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Angels haven't been playing well lately as they have started to slip down the standings in the AL West but they have a chance to stop the bleeding here going into the All-Star break. The Dodgers have been playing well lately but they haven't been a great team this season as they are struggling in their own division and it doesn't help that they have Grove starting in this game. Grove has been really bad this season as he has been giving up a ton of runs in most of his starts. The Angels haven't been great lately but they still have one of the best offenses in the league and will be able to take advantage of the scoring opportunities they get here. The Angels also have Detmers starting and he has been a solid starter for them this season, not giving up many runs in his starts. The Dodgers have had a really good offense but Detmers will be able to keep them at bay with how well he has been pitching lately and the Angels offense should be able to carry the team here since the Dodgers pitching has been so bad lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Angels to win this game.
Angels Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Saturday, July 8, 2023 (9:10 pm ET start time) is Angels 8 Dodgers 6.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Angels: 2-10 (-10.1 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 11-16 (-9.2 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. REID DETMERS is 8-2 OVER on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 and 14-6 OVER in road games.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 274-154 (+9.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 148-66 (+13.4 units) on the moneyline in home games. 13-6 OVER in an inter-league game. 19-8 OVER after 2 straight games where they committed no errors.
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: B. Hudson (SP) Out indefinitely - Knee. Y. Almonte (RP) Out indefinitely - Personal. 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.
“This is Julio. I think there was a little frustration and some embarrassment. He rolled up his sleeves. He competed like he always does. I just felt that he was truly on the attack from pitch one.” - Dave Roberts on Julio Urias after his team’s win against the Pirates in their game on Thursday.
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) SS
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Max Muncy (L) 3B
J.D. Martinez (R) DH
David Peralta (L) LF
Jason Heyward (L) RF
Miguel Vargas (R) 2B
James Outman (L) CF
Austin Barnes (R) C
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 (.320)
Hits: Freddie Freeman (111)
Home Runs: Mookie Betts (23)
RBI: J.D. Martinez (59)
Stolen Bases: Freddie Freeman (12)
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.
