The Los Angeles Angels (48-46) hope to earn another series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers (51-42) when they visit them as solid road underdogs for the opener on Friday at Chavez Ravine. The Angels just took two of three from the Dodgers last weekend at home, and they have now won eight of the past 12 meetings in the rivalry, according to the OddsShark MLB Database.
MLB betting line: The Dodgers opened as -180 favorites (wager $180 to win $100); the total is at eight runs, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report)
MLB betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 3.