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LA Dodgers (68-50) at LA Angels (56-62)
- When: Aug 11 2025, 9:38 PM
- Where: Angel Stadium, Anaheim
- Where to watch: FDSW
Yamamoto Leads the Blue Brigade in a Quest to Silence Anaheim’s Home Crowd
Moneyline: LA Dodgers (-179)
Runline: LA Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
Total: 8.5
Dodgers: Blue Wave Ready to Crash in Anaheim
The Dodgers roll into Anaheim looking like the cooler, richer cousin at a family barbecue, you know, the one who casually mentions their vacation in Italy while sipping a $12 latte. They lead the NL West, pack the most power in the league with 175 home runs, and are rocking a 68-50 record.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the ball, and with his 2.36 ERA, 139 strikeouts, and WHIP tighter than a TSA carry-on limit, he’s the kind of pitcher that makes opposing lineups question their life choices. The Dodgers have been a little inconsistent lately (5-5 in their last 10), but their offense is like an expensive sports car, even when it stalls, it looks damn good.
Angels: The Little Brother with a Chip on Their Shoulder
The Angels are sitting at 56-62 and 30-30 at home, which basically screams middle of the pack. But hey, when they out-hit opponents, they’re 33-12, so there’s a formula for them to pull an upset: swing early, swing often, and maybe pray a little.
Jose Soriano takes the mound, and while his 4.01 ERA and 1.40 WHIP don’t exactly scare anyone, he’s had moments where he’s looked like an ace. Trouble is, this Dodgers lineup isn’t the type you “sometimes” bring your best against.
Taylor Ward is still the main fireworks show with 27 bombs, while Luis Rengifo has been hotter than the Anaheim pavement in August, going 13-for-35 in his last 10 games.
Funny Factor: The Battle for “Los Angeles”
This isn’t just a baseball game, it’s a custody battle for the city name. If the Dodgers win, the Angels should legally have to be called “Anaheim’s Other Guys” for a week. If the Angels win? Dodgers fans will still tell you they’re the real LA team… while sipping craft cocktails in Silver Lake.
Prediction
Dodgers’ pitching and power should be too much for the Angels over nine innings. Soriano might keep it close early, but Yamamoto and that lineup? Forget it.
Final Score Prediction: Dodgers 6, Angels 3
Bets Bet: LA Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
Total: Over 8.5 (-104)
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