Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Prediction for Saturday, May 16, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Los Angeles Dodgers (26-18, 11-8 Away) face the Los Angeles Angels (16-28, 8-10 Home) at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on Saturday at 9:38 PM ET, with coverage on MLB.TV. The pitching matchup has Justin Wrobleski for the Dodgers against Jose Soriano for the Angels. The Dodgers have won two straight after beating San Francisco 5-2, while the Angels have lost three straight after a 4-2 loss at Cleveland. Step up to the plate! Check out our free MLB picks for Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels prediction and swing for the fences.
Dodgers Lean on Stronger Team Form
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter this matchup at 26-18, and the overall numbers show why the Dodgers are the stronger side. Los Angeles is hitting .263 with 217 runs, 388 hits, 58 home runs, a .342 OBP, and a .433 SLG. The Dodgers also bring a 3.36 ERA and 1.12 WHIP, with opponents batting just .216. Justin Wrobleski gets the start with a 5-1 record, 2.42 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 44.2 innings, 33 hits allowed, 22 strikeouts, 11 walks, and two home runs allowed.
The Dodgers snapped out of a three-game losing streak by taking back-to-back games against San Francisco. The most recent game was a 5-2 win, following a 4-0 victory the day before. That matters because the Dodgers had allowed 22 runs across the previous three losses, then answered by giving up only two total runs in the next two games. Andy Pages leads the Dodgers with a .306 average, .358 OBP, .525 SLG, and 35 RBI, while Max Muncy has 11 home runs with a .266 average.
Injuries:Ben Casparius, RP, 15-Day IL. Gavin Stone, SP, 60-Day IL. Brusdar Graterol, RP, 15-Day IL. Landon Knack, SP, 60-Day IL. Enrique Hernandez, 1B, 60-Day IL.
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Angels Need Soriano to Hold Up
The Los Angeles Angels enter this matchup at 16-28, including an 8-10 home record. The Angels are hitting .232 with 183 runs, 338 hits, 52 home runs, a .319 OBP, and a .386 SLG. The pitching staff has been a major issue with a 4.55 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 200 walks, and a .241 opponent batting average. Jose Soriano gives the Angels the best reason to stay close, as he enters 6-2 with a 1.66 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 54.1 innings, 37 hits allowed, 61 strikeouts, 20 walks, and five home runs allowed.
The Angels have dropped three straight, all against Cleveland, with losses of 4-2, 3-2, and 7-2. The most recent game was a 4-2 loss, and the Angels have now scored only six runs across the last three games. That is a bad fit against a Dodgers staff allowing a .216 opponent batting average. Mike Trout leads the Angels with 11 home runs, a .248 average, and 23 RBI, while Jo Adell has the top average at .269 with a .310 OBP and .404 SLG. Jorge Soler leads the club with 28 RBI, but the Angels need more consistent traffic on base.
Injuries:Logan O’Hoppe, C, 10-Day IL. Grayson Rodriguez, SP, 15-Day IL. Travis d’Arnaud, C, 10-Day IL. Ben Joyce, RP, 15-Day IL. Drew Pomeranz, RP, 15-Day IL.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Picks Pick
Spread Pick for Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Picks
- Dodgers (4 units)
The Dodgers are the pick because the full team numbers are much stronger. Los Angeles owns the better record, better batting average, better OBP, better SLG, better ERA, better WHIP, and better recent results. Wrobleski has been steady with a 2.42 ERA and 0.99 WHIP, and the Dodgers' lineup has more answers with Pages, Muncy, and a team mark of 58 home runs. Soriano’s 1.66 ERA gives the Angels a real shot to keep this close, but the Angels’ recent scoring form is weak. The Dodgers have more reliable run support and a better staff behind the starter.
Over/Under Pick for Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Picks
- Under (5 units)
The Under is the play because both projected starters have strong ERA numbers. Wrobleski has allowed only 33 hits in 44.2 innings with a 0.99 WHIP, while Soriano has a 1.66 ERA with 61 strikeouts in 54.1 innings. The Angels have scored only two runs in each of the last three games, and the Dodgers have allowed only two total runs across the last two games. The Dodgers can still win this game, but the matchup points more toward controlled scoring than a big offensive night.
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