Bet the Angels-Dodgers Series – May 16, 17: Which Team is 1-8 in Series?
- Angels are 1-8 in last nine meetings
- Angels are 2-12 in their last 14 interleague games
- 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. right-handed pitchers (Matt Shoemaker and Jared Weaver)
- Albert Pujols a bright spot on Angels roster, is 10-for-26 at bats vs. Kershaw
You can bet the Angels-Dodgers series where the Dodgers kick off this week’s series as a -185 home favorite. The total was listed at 7.5. This is a little high compared to the average in the series played at Dodger Stadium as four of the last five meetings have featured a total of 6.5. Two games will be played at Dodgers Stadium before shifting to Angel Stadium.
And how many of the last five games played at Dodger Stadium have gone UNDER 6.5 total runs?
Two of five have resulted in UNDER 6.5 total runs.
More importantly, when we consider this series, the Angels have gone 1-8 in the last 9 meetings while they have only managed to go 2-12 in their last 14 interleague games.
Scheduled Starting Pitchers:
Monday – M. Shoemaker (1-5, 9.12) vs. K. Maeda (3-2, 2.30)
Tuesday – J. Weaver (3-2, 6.10) vs. C. Kershaw (5-1, 1.74)
It’s easy to see the Dodgers winning in both of these games but the prices will be through the roof each of these days.
The Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. right-handed pitchers, which is what Matt Shoemaker and Jared Weaver are.
You can get the Dodgers at -180 at BetOnline compared to -190 elsewhere.
Albert Pujols has given Clayton Kershaw fits and should be considered for your fantasy roster Tuesday. He’s gone 10 of 26 at bats against Kershaw.
The Dodgers Monday at -180 and Tuesday at Whatever the Price if You Can Afford it Are Good Bets for This Series
- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com