Los Angeles at Los Angeles

The battle for LA will open a series with the Dodgers hosting the Angels. The Dodgers were sailing along as expected but this team has suddenly lost its way. The Dodgers are 37-23, but their recent play has been spotty at best. The Dodgers are a woeful 4-8 in their last 12 games, and the usual dependable pitching has allowed 5 runs or more in half of those games. The Angels are recovering from a long losing streak, and are 2-2 in their last 4 as they have started to play much better. This team is vastly underrated because of the bad stretch, and they are catching the Dodgers at the right time. The Dodgers are just 45-53 vs the Angels and carry a -12.5% ROI in those 98 games. Dodgers can be had right now as they try and shake off their poor play. I like the LA Angels in this one.