The battle for the city of Los Angeles is set to resume on the baseball diamond with the Los Angeles Dodgers (-105) taking on the Los Angeles Angels (-115) at 9:00 PM EDT today. The run total has been set at 9.0, and both teams have a lot to prove, with the Dodgers looking to even the score against their rivals after falling to them by a score of 5-4 in the previous game. As avid sports bettors, we know that solid pitching is key for success, and this match-up will be no different, with Ryan Pepiot set to take on Reid Detmers on the mound.
Pitching Matchup: Pepiot vs. Detmers
Ryan Pepiot has been in strong form during his rookie season, but his lack of experience will be a key factor to watch out for in this game. He has thrown for 23 innings this season and has already amassed 30 strikeouts. However, he has yet to earn a win in his time with the Dodgers, with the team losing three of his four appearances. For the Angels, Reid Detmers ha been a decent contributor to the rotation since his call-up, but his stats pale in comparison to Pepiot’s. Detmers has a 0-2 record to go with his 6.97 ERA, and he has allowed seven earned runs in his 9.0 innings of work.
Win Trends
Both teams have been relatively inconsistent in their recent games, with the Dodgers winning just four of their last ten games and the Angels winning five in their last ten. However, the Angels do come into this game with the momentum, having won their previous matchup against the Dodgers.
Totals Trends
The betting trends suggest that this could be a low-scoring affair, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net in recent games. The Dodgers have stayed under the total in six of their last ten games, while going over in only one. Similarly, the Angels have gone over in just four of their last ten games, staying under the total in the remaining six.
Our Pick: Under 9 (-115)
If you are looking to place a wager on this game, we recommend tailing the hot Shark player Green4, who has had a solid record thus far in the season. He is predicting that this game will end with a total of under 9 (-115), and we think that this is a good call. Both teams have been struggling to score runs lately, and with two inexperienced pitchers on the mound, we expect them to dominate in a low-scoring game. So, download the free Shark Book app today, which is the go-to app for sports bettors, and get access to more picks and reasons why they call it a handicapper’s best friend!