Dodgers vs. Angels Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/16/2022

The Los Angeles Dodgers (59-30) will look to Will Smith, red hot after a four-hit game, to lead them in a matchup with the Los Angeles Angels (39-52) on Saturday at 10:07 PM ET. The Dodgers are -193 favorites for the contest, according to sportsbooks. Julio Urias will get the ball for the Dodgers while the Angels counter with Jose Suarez.

Dodgers vs. Angels Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Dodgers vs. Angels

We have the Angels on the moneyline at +162 on the moneyline as our best bet in this game after digging through all of the key stats and trends for this matchup. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Los Angeles Angels (+162) and Over (8.5)

Dodgers vs. Angels Game Info

• Los Angeles Dodgers probable starting pitcher: Julio Urías
• Los Angeles Angels probable starting pitcher: José Suarez
• Game Day: Saturday, July 16, 2022
• Game Time: 10:07 PM ET
• Location: Anaheim, California
• Stadium: Angel Stadium

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Pitching Matchup

Dodgers Starter Julio Urías

• Urias gets the start for the Dodgers, his 18th of the season. He is 7-6 with a 3.01 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 89 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his last appearance on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, the left-hander went 2 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs while surrendering three hits.
• The 25-year-old has a 3.01 ERA and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings across 17 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .217 to opposing hitters.
• Urías has eight quality starts under his belt this season.
• Urías has pitched five or more innings in a game 15 times this season entering this outing.
• He will face an Angels offense that ranks 25th in the league with 362 runs while batting .229 as a squad. It has a collective .381 slugging percentage (19th in MLB action) and has hit a total of 104 home runs (11th in MLB).
• The 25-year-old’s 3.01 ERA ranks 23rd, 1.048 WHIP ranks 16th, and 8.6 K/9 ranks 28th among qualifying pitchers this season.

Angels Starter José Suarez

• The Angels will send Suarez (1-3) to the mound for his ninth start this season.
• The left-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw 3 2/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up four earned runs while allowing three hits.
• The 24-year-old has pitched to a 4.79 ERA this season with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.1 walks per nine across 10 games.
• In eight starts this season, Suarez has not yet earned a quality start.
• Suarez has two starts of five or more innings this season in eight chances. He averages 4.0 innings per outing.
• The Dodgers rank fourth in MLB with a .255 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks third in the league (.435) and 113 home runs.

Dodgers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Dodgers have won 62, or 66.7%, of the 93 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• This season, the Dodgers have won 35 of their 51 games, or 68.6%, when favored by at least -193 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 65.9% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
• The Dodgers and their opponents have hit the over in 38 of their 95 games with a total this season.
• In 95 games with a spread this season, the Dodgers are 54-41-0 ATS.

Angels Betting Picks & Insights

• The Angels have been underdogs in 33 games this season and have come away with the win six times (18.2%) in those contests.
• The Angels have yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +162 or worse on the moneyline this season.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Angels have a 38.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
• The Angels and their opponents have hit the over in 41 of their 91 games with a total this season.
• The Angels have an against the spread mark of 42-49-0 in 91 games with a line this season.

Dodgers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Freddie Freeman has racked up a team-high batting average of .319.
• Among all batters in MLB, Freeman ranks 58th in home runs and 13th in RBI.
• Freeman carries a seven-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last 10 outings he is batting .450 with five doubles, two home runs, three walks and eight RBI.
• Trea Turner has collected 66 runs batted in to pace his team.
• Turner ranks 58th in home runs and fifth in RBI among all batters in the majors.
• Turner carries a six-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last 10 games he is hitting .244 with two doubles, a home run, three walks and six RBI.
• Mookie Betts paces the Dodgers with 20 home runs.
• Smith is hitting .276 with 13 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 37 walks.
• Smith is riding an eight-game hitting streak into this one. During his last 10 games he is batting .412 with three doubles, a triple, a home run, seven walks and nine RBI.

Angels Leaders & Batting Stats

• Shohei Ohtani has recorded a team-high 56 runs batted in.
• Ohtani’s home run total puts him 16th in the big leagues, and he is 18th in RBI.
• Mike Trout has a team-high 24 home runs.
• Among all MLB hitters, Trout ranks fifth in homers and 25th in RBI.
• Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a team-high batting average of .287.
• Jared Walsh is hitting .233 with 12 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 16 walks.