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Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions (August 16, 2025)
Angels Look to Rebound Behind Tyler Anderson, A’s Rely on Rookie Morales
The Los Angeles Angels will face off against the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.
The Angels (59-62) saw their three-game winning streak snapped Friday in a 10-3 loss, but they still hold a 7-1 season series edge over the A’s. Meanwhile, Oakland (54-69) finally broke through against their AL West rival with a power surge — Colby Thomas, Nick Kurtz, and Shea Langeliers each homered in the win.
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Langeliers has been scorching hot since July, batting .331 with 14 homers over his last 139 at-bats. Rookie starter Luis Morales (0-0, 1.93 ERA) will look to carry that momentum as he makes just his second career MLB start.
For Los Angeles, Tyler Anderson (2-7, 4.63 ERA) returns to the mound after missing a start with back issues. The veteran lefty has not won since April 18 and has allowed 11 home runs across his last six outings.
Match Information
- Sport: Baseball (MLB)
- Teams: Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics
- Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Start Time: 10:05 PM ET
- Broadcast: NSPCA
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Angels Moneyline | -104 |
| Athletics Moneyline | -114 |
| Angels Runline -1.5 | +145 |
| Athletics Runline +1.5 | -177 |
| Total Over 10.5 | -111 |
| Total Under 10.5 | -109 |
The Angels Can Win If…
The Halos lean on their power-heavy lineup to back Tyler Anderson. The team ranks 4th in MLB with 173 home runs, led by Taylor Ward (29 HRs) and Zach Neto (20 HR, 21 SB), who just joined Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the franchise’s 20-20 club.
If Anderson can avoid the long ball — something that plagued him in his last two starts — the Angels’ bats have enough firepower to take another series win over Oakland.
The Athletics Can Win If…
Rookie Luis Morales can limit his walks. The 22-year-old issued five free passes in his MLB debut but flashed strikeout stuff with four Ks in under three innings. With Shea Langeliers (.331 since July) and Nick Kurtz providing middle-of-the-order thump, Oakland’s offense has the potential to keep pace.
If Morales can neutralize the Angels’ sluggers and Langeliers stays hot, the A’s have a chance to grab their second straight win over L.A.
Key Stats Comparison
| Category | Los Angeles Angels | Oakland Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 59-62 (4th AL West) | 54-69 (5th AL West) |
| Last 10 Games | 6-4 | 5-5 |
| Home Runs | 173 (4th MLB) | 152 (T-9th MLB) |
| Team Batting Avg | .248 (13th MLB) | .253 (5th MLB) |
| Team ERA | 4.78 (25th MLB) | 4.91 (27th MLB) |
The Lean
This game sets up as another slugfest. The Angels’ home run power is a clear edge, but Tyler Anderson’s struggles make this a dangerous spot. Morales is untested, but Oakland’s offense has been hot at home.
Model Projection: Angels 6, Athletics 5
- Pick: Angels (-104)
- Total Lean: Over 10.5 (-111)
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