Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Prediction for Sunday May 17 2026
Use Code WWWC The Los Angeles Dodgers, sitting at 27–18, head down the freeway to Angel Stadium in Anaheim to take on the Los Angeles Angels, who are 16–29. The Dodgers will aim to keep playing the kind of sharp, reliable defense that’s fueled their recent success, while looking to put together enough offense to come away with a road win against their crosstown rivals. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels Game Information
- May 17, 2026
- 4:07 PM EST
- Angel Stadium
- Angels.TV/KCOP/MLB.TV/Sportsnet Los Angeles/Fubo
Los Angeles Angels Form & Recent Results
The Angels come into this matchup in a rough stretch, having lost four games in a row and four of their last five overall heading into Saturday. Friday night didn’t do them any favors either, as they were shut out 6–0 by the Dodgers. Starter Jack Kochanowicz managed to work six innings, but the Dodgers consistently found ways to put pressure on him. He gave up seven hits and was charged with six earned runs, and while he did record four strikeouts, he also issued two walks that helped keep innings alive and added to the trouble.
Offensively, the Angels are still leaning on a few key contributors. Mike Trout has been their main power threat, leading the team with 11 home runs. Jorge Soler has also provided pop from the designated hitter spot with eight home runs, and he’s been their most productive run driver as well, leading the roster with 28 RBIs. Jo Adell has been their most consistent hitter in terms of average, sitting at .263 on the season. Even so, the bigger issue lately has been run prevention. Over their last five games, the Angels have been giving up about 4.2 runs per game, and they’ll need a cleaner performance if they want to stop the slide and avoid another defeat at home in Anaheim on Sunday.
Los Angeles Dodgers Form & Recent Results
Los Angeles heads into this matchup playing some of its best baseball lately, riding a three-game winning streak and taking three of its previous five games entering Saturday. The Dodgers looked especially sharp Friday night on the road, shutting out the Angels 6–0. Center fielder Andy Pages provided the biggest swing of the night, going 1-for-4 with a home run that helped drive in three runs, and he also crossed the plate himself. On the mound, reliever Will Klein delivered a strong effort in relief by working two clean innings, giving up just one hit while striking out two hitters, helping Los Angeles keep the Angels off the scoreboard from start to finish.
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Offensively, the Dodgers put together a balanced attack, finishing with eight hits and showing their power with three home runs. They totaled eighteen bases overall and had a few missed opportunities as well, leaving five runners stranded. For the season, third baseman Max Muncy has been their top home-run threat with twelve, while Pages has been close behind with ten. Pages has also been the team’s most productive run producer, leading the Dodgers with thirty-eight RBIs, and he’s been their most consistent hitter by average too, batting .305 on the year. Over their last five games, Los Angeles has scored about four runs per game, and they’ll try to keep that steady offensive pace going against their in-state rivals on the road.
Key Stats
- LAD’s Andy Pages this season: 12 HRs, 18 RBIs, .275 AVG
- LAA’s Jo Adell this season: 6 HRs, 25 RBIs, .263 AVG
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- LAD -143 / LAA +119; O/U 9
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels Picks and Prediction
The Dodgers are set to hand the ball to right-hander Roki Sasaki, who’s off to a rough start at 1–3 with a 5.88 ERA. He’s had some trouble locating his pitches and has put himself in too many tough counts, which can lead to free passes and hittable pitches when he tries to get back into the zone. On the other side, the Angels will counter with right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who’ll be making his first start of the year. With Sasaki’s command issues in mind, the Angels will want to be aggressive early, work deep counts, take their walks when they’re there, and jump on mistakes in the strike zone. If they’re going to hang with the Dodgers, they’ll likely need to pressure Sasaki right away and get on the board early. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 3-1.
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