Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Picks, Odds, Predictions & Lines

The final game of the cross-town 3-game baseball betting series between the Angels and the Dodgers takes place this afternoon. Both teams have one win each so far in the series. The hosts took the first game 9-2 while the Dodgers won the game two 14-11. This is the first of the two series this season, with the second one scheduled for August. The Angels enter the contest from the last place in the AL West and own the third-worst record in the American League with 14-18.

They’ve been in a slump lately winning only 5 out of the last 15 games. The reigning champions are also in a poor run of form. Before last night, they notched only 3 wins in 15 games. Not exactly what was expected from the odds-on favorites to win the championship. However, they’re still tied for second in the NL West and are 2.5 games behind the Giants with the 18-16 record. The weather for the game will be sunny with 7% cloud cover and a 0% chance for rain. The winds are expected at 11 mph SSW.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Odds & Line Movement

The Angels are again the home underdogs and they’re priced at +160 at most bookies. The odds on the Dodgers are at -180. The oddsmakers have set the total at 8.5.

Notes On The Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers are in the midst of a serious crisis but will be encouraged by the last night’s offensive performance. Still, the bullpen continues to have issues and the Dodgers have allowed the Angels back in the game after taking the 13-0 lead. The nine starters all had at least one run and one hit for a total of 17 hits in the game. It’s a welcomed improvement for the champs as they managed to score more than 3 runs only 3 times in the last 8 games. However, thanks to an explosive start to the season they still rank 2nd in baseball with 5.09 runs per game.

On Sunday, the Dodgers will start Trevor Bauer (2.44 ERA) at the mound. He’s been pretty good for them this season going 3-1 in 8 starts with a 2.44 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP. It makes him the eighth-best pitcher in the majors this season. His 58 strikeouts rank him 5th in the MLB. Last time out, Bauer lasted only 4 innings vs the Cubs giving up one run on four hits and four walks. This will be his 5th start against the Angels and he’s 4-0 with a 2.70 ERA so far.

Notes On The Los Angeles Angels

The Angels came alive in the last two games against the Dodgers after losing five straight. Their offense has been particularly on point in this series. After only 10 total runs during the 5[game losing streak, the Angels have 20 runs in two games against the reigning champions. Their offense is 8th in the league with 4.84 runs per game. Mike Trout is having another MVP-level season with 8 home runs, a .388 batting average, and a 1.230 OPS. Shohei Ohtani is also in great form and is tied for the lead in the MLB with 10 home runs. The pitching, however, has been far from satisfactory. The Angels rank 29th with a 5.25 team ERA.

Jose Quintana (10.58 ERA) is the starter for the Angels in the series finale. It will be his 6th start and he’s been mostly terrible this season. Right now, Quintana is 0-3 with a 10.58 ERA and a 2.24 WHIP. He gave up 10 runs on 12 hits in his last two starts. This will be his 6th time going against the Dodgers and he’s going 1-1 with a 2.01 ERA so far.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction:The Dodgers (-180)

The Dodgers came out of their offensive rut last night and now face a pitcher in an awful form. Bauer, on the other hand, has been very good in his starts. The runline is also an option, as the Dodgers have won 7 out of the last 8 meetings with their rivals by 3.14 runs on average.