LA Angels (17-25) at LA Dodgers (28-15)
- When: May 16 2025, 10:10 PM
- Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- Where to watch: FDSW
The Battle of LA: Angels vs. Dodgers – A Hollywood Comedy Showdown!
Moneyline: Dodgers (-310)
Total: 9.5
Welcome to the Battle of LA where the Angels visit Dodger Stadium for a three-game series, or as Dodgers fans call it, “Weekend Batting Practice.” The Dodgers stroll into this matchup with a shiny 29-15 record and a home record so good it might qualify for a museum exhibit 17-4 at Chavez Ravine. Meanwhile, the Angels are dragging themselves into town with a 17-25 record and the enthusiasm of a kid doing homework.
On the mound for the Dodgers is Dustin May (1-3, 4.08 ERA), who is basically the baseball equivalent of a roller coaster: thrilling, sometimes terrifying, and occasionally you throw up your hands and just pray. On the flip side, the Angels are rolling out Jack Kochanowicz (2-5, 5.23 ERA), whose ERA looks more like the morning temperature in Arizona than a winning pitcher’s stat. Let’s just say the last time Kochanowicz was dominant, it was probably in his dreams.
The Dodgers, with their 20-5 record when they hit two or more home runs, are basically living by the motto: “When in doubt, hit it out.” And with Shohei Ohtani now crushing balls for the Dodgers alongside Freddie Freeman, it’s like adding a jet engine to a Ferrari. Freeman’s been smashing the leather off the ball with 10 doubles and nine home runs, while Ohtani has been casually collecting triples and home runs like it’s his side gig.
The Angels, bless their hearts, are still trying. Nolan Schanuel has a couple of home runs and 18 walks, which is cute. And Zach Neto is hitting .259 like he’s still auditioning for a starting role.
Prediction:
Let’s be real: the Angels coming to Dodger Stadium is like bringing a tricycle to a Formula 1 race. The Dodgers are rolling, Ohtani is mashing, and Kochanowicz is probably Googling “ways to avoid getting shelled.” I’m taking the Dodgers to win convincingly, sending the Angels back down the freeway with nothing but a participation ribbon and maybe some leftover Dodger Dogs.
Final Score Prediction: Dodgers 7, Athletics 3
Moneyline: LA Dodgers Runline -1.5 (-150)
Total: Over 9.5 (-110)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
