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Dodgers vs Angels Prediction: Yamamoto vs Soriano in Freeway Series Opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels meet in Anaheim on Monday, August 11, 2025, to kick off a crucial three-game Freeway Series. With the Dodgers’ NL West lead down to just two games and the Angels fighting to stay alive in the AL Wild Card race, both clubs have plenty on the line.
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Key Game Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Baseball (MLB) |
| Teams | Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels |
| Venue | Angel Stadium of Anaheim — Anaheim, CA |
| Date | Monday, August 11, 2025 — 9:38 PM ET |
| Starting Pitchers | LAD: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP) • LAA: José Soriano (RHP) |
| Betting Odds | LAD -179 • LAA +151 • O/U 8.5 |
Dodgers Can Win If…
They turn opportunities into runs. In Sunday’s 5–4 loss to Toronto, the Dodgers left 16 runners on base despite 10 hits, 13 walks, and home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Converting with runners in scoring position will be critical.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2.51 ERA, 1.04 WHIP) has been one of the most consistent arms in the rotation, and if he can keep the Angels’ sluggers quiet, the Dodgers’ power — 175 HR (2nd MLB), .442 SLG (2nd) — should carry them to victory.
Angels Can Win If…
They match power with power and get a strong start from José Soriano. The Angels are 4th in MLB with 169 home runs and have the firepower in Mike Trout (20 HR) and Taylor Ward (27 HR) to challenge any staff.
Soriano (4.01 ERA) will need to mix his pitches effectively — especially after recent struggles — to keep the Dodgers from jumping ahead early. If the Angels’ offense can capitalize on limited scoring chances, they can pull off another series-opening upset like they did in May.
Key MLB Betting Trends
| Trend Type | Dodgers | Angels |
|---|---|---|
| Current Form | 5–5 last 10 • 1-game losing streak | 3–7 last 10 • Lost 4 of last 5 |
| Home/Away | 33–25 on road | 29–31 at home |
| Power | 175 HR (2nd) • .442 SLG (2nd) | 169 HR (4th) • .408 SLG (9th) |
The Lean
The Dodgers’ pitching edge with Yamamoto and their consistent power give them the advantage over the Angels’ inconsistent rotation.
Pick: Dodgers ML (-179)
Projected Score: Dodgers 5, Angels 3
Total Lean: Under 8.5 — projected combined runs: 8
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