Free Picks: Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Patrick Trudeau
By: Patrick Trudeau
05/08/2021
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Dodgers-vs-Angels Week 6
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels, MLB, Angel Stadium of Anaheim

The Dodgers have fallen ever since their hot-start. As for the Angels, they are learning how tough the AL West really is. But for this opening game, I take a look at a prop bet for one of the best hitters in the MLB. I only need one hit, will Mike Trout come through?

Something has to give in Los Angeles.

Two teams destined for success, the Angels and Dodgers have taken many Ls in recent games. Friday night, the Dodgers and Angels begin a three-game set in an attempt to turn their recent woes around. 

Every time I make a BetPicks Prediction, the first indicator I look at is starting pitching. Friday evening, Julio Urias will get the start for the Dodgers, while Griffin Canning starts for the Angels.  

Urias is off to an impressive 4-0 to open the 2021 season. He has a staggering 42 strikeouts already, which is tied for 18th in the MLB. 

Canning has turned his season around after an unimpressive start. Through his first four appearances, he tallied an ERA of 8.40. In his last start, Canning tossed 5 1/3 innings, allowing just one run. 

For this MLB prediction, I think I am going to go with a proposition bet for this contest. Mike Trout is one of the best hitters in the game, and I want to use his talents for an MLB pick.  

This season, in 27 games played, Trout has been held hitless on just 7 occasions. Trout has mustered up more games with a single hit than without, so I think taking the over in total bases will be your best MLB bet for this game. 

While the total bases prop bet is interesting, it’s important to note that the only way for Trout to rack up total bases is through hits. Advancing on a dropped strike or advancing on a throw will not help his totals. 

This also includes stolen bases, walks, and errors. Basically, I am betting that Trout will have at least one hit in this game.  

For a player that owns one of the best batting averages in the league, I am confident that Trout can poke a single hit to win this bet.  

Trout normally bats third in the lineup, so he will have at least 3 opportunities to pick up a hit. If the Angels are hot at the dish, he’ll have even more opportunities to cash in a base hit. 

Trout is too good. I like Urias, but holding the best hitter in the game hitless is a tall task. I am banking on Trout coming through with at least a single.

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FREE PICKS: Mike Trout Total Bases OVER 0.5
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Stats

  • Trout has 11 multi-hit games this season. 
  • He has tallied 20 games (of 27) with at least a hit. 
  • Trout has a .270 BA against LHP. 

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TeamWLGB%
NY Yankee61250.0.709
Boston474014.5.540
Tampa Bay464015.0.535
Toronto454216.5.517
Baltimore434418.5.494

 

MLB - AL Central

TeamWLGB%
Minnesota48400.0.545
Cleveland42424.0.500
Chi White Sox41445.5.482
Detroit365111.5.414
Kansas City345213.0.395

 

MLB - AL West

TeamWLGB%
Houston56290.0.659
Seattle454212.0.517
Texas404415.5.476
LA Angels384919.0.437
Oakland295928.5.330

 

MLB - NL East

TeamWLGB%
NY Mets54330.0.621
Atlanta52362.5.591
Philadelphia46418.0.529
Miami414412.0.482
Washington305824.5.341

 

MLB - NL Central

TeamWLGB%
Milwaukee48390.0.552
St. Louis47422.0.528
Pittsburgh375011.0.425
Chi Cubs345213.5.395
Cincinnati325415.5.372

 

MLB - NL West

TeamWLGB%
LA Dodgers56290.0.659
San Diego50387.5.568
San Francisco434112.5.512
Arizona384818.5.442
Colorado384919.0.437

 

2021 Season Key Dates
Regular SeasonApril 1 – October 3
MLB DraftJuly 11-13
All-Star GameJuly 13
Trade DeadlineJuly 30
Playoffs BeginOctober 5
World SeriesOctober 26