Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels

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Backing the Angels +1.5 means you’re betting they won’t lose by more than one run, and given their ability to put runs on the board, that’s plausible. They’ve mustered 183 runs this season, which isn’t exactly a juggernaut but enough to avoid getting blown out against most teams, including the Dodgers.
The Dodgers have scored more runs overall and have been stingy on defense, allowing only 149 runs. However, the Angels’ 338 hits and 52 home runs suggest they can make the Dodgers work harder than usual, especially in a local rivalry where runs tend to come in spurts.
Of course, the risk is that the Dodgers’ pitching could shut the Angels down early, making the +1.5 margin look tight. But then again, if you wanted a sure thing, you’d be betting on a weather report instead of baseball.