Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction 5/16/25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 16, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (17-25, 8-15 Away) defeated the Toronto Blue Jays and then lost the series to the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres. The Angels did open a three-game series in San Diego with a win, but the Padres responded with 6-4 and 5-1 victories. In the latest 5-1 defeat, Kyle Hendricks took the loss after allowing three runs on five hits with four strikeouts and one walk in 6.0 innings.

This year, the Angels average 3.76 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .214/.274/.386 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.09 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (27th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .186 batting average, ten home runs, and 22 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Jack Kochanowicz, who is 2-5 in eight starts this season, with a 5.23 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 43.0 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-15, 17-4 Home) returned home from a three-series road trip on which they beat the Braves and Marlins and split with the Diamondbacks. Back at home, the Dodgers defeated the Athletics in two of three games, including the latest 19-2 win, the season-high runs scored for the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani led the team with two homers and six RBI, while Matt Sauer pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on two hits with two strikeouts and two walks. Justin Wrobleski was credited with the win.

This season, the Dodgers average 5.84 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .272/.346/.481 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 3.93 ERA (16th) and 1.27 WHIP (17th). Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers with a .370 batting average, nine home runs, and 34 RBI this season.

Dustin May will take the mound for the Dodgers on Friday. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 1-3 record in seven starts this year with a 4.08 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 39.2 innings.

Why the Dodgers will cover

• The Dodgers have won each of their last nine games against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Angels have lost 11 of their last 12 road games.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last nine games against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a road loss.
• The Angels have lost the first inning in nine of their last 12 games at Dodger Stadium against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in eight of their last nine games at Dodger Stadium against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against the Angels at Dodger Stadium.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Dodgers’ last eight games as home favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Angels’ last five road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Angels’ last seven games as underdogs.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Dodgers’ last 10 home games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (248).
• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.272).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.274).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (101).

Angels vs Dodgers Prediction

The Dodgers won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including two of the last three. The Dodgers managed to cover a -1.5 run line in each of those eight victories over the Angels, and I am backing them to win and cover once again. Kochanowicz allowed multiple runs in all but one start this season, and although May also surrendered multiple runs in each of his previous three starts, he is undoubtedly a better pitcher here. Not to mention that the Dodgers have the best offense in the MLB. Feel free to back the hosts in this game.