The Dodgers have fared well heading into the all-star break and will be looking to extend their winning streak to four when they continue a three-game interleave series vs the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Sportsbooks opened the Halos as -205 home favorites with a total of 7.5.
Heaney has been horrid away from home
Andrew Heaney (5-6, 3.84 ERA) will get the start for the Angels. Heaney is winless on the road this season with a 5.56 ERA in eight starts away from home. The 27-year-old allowed three runs and three hits over seven innings in a home win over the Dodgers last Sunday while registering 10 strikeouts for the second straight outing. In his career, Heaney is 1-2 with a 5.19 ERA in three starts vs the Dodgers.
Countering for the Dodgers is Alex Wood. Wood (5-5, 3.88) came away with the no-decision vs Heaney last week after giving up three runs and five hits over six innings. The native of North Carolina is 2-6 against the American League in his career. In his past five starts, Wood is unbeaten, going 4-0 with a 2.64 ERA, 29 strikeouts and five walks over 30 2/3 frames.
UNDERs the story when Angels hit the road
When the Angels play away from home, the UNDER has been a fantastic bet. The UNDER is 6-1-1 in Los Angeles’ past eight road games. The UNDER is also 5-1-1 in the Angels’ previous seven vs left-handed starters, and it’s 7-0 in L.A.’s past seven interleave road games.