Vegas Play of the Day: Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Angels

By Taylor Bern

Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 | noon

We've reset the Play of the Day with fresh bankrolls and turned it into a yearly competition. Our three sports writers have restarted with $10,000 bankrolls to continue using on odds from the South Point.

Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Angels over 6.5 runs: $330 to win $300

The Angels have lost nine out of 10 in large part because their offense has dissipated. During that stretch, they’ve scored more than three runs only three times, and pulling out of this tailspin has to start at the plate.

I think it will tonight, though I’m not confident that it will be enough for a victory. The pitching matchup is Cleveland’s Corey Kluber against Los Angeles’ Garrett Richards. They’re both solid starters, and each has a complete game in their last three starts. Bbut the Angels’ offense is going to get off to a better start than lately and if Cleveland can plate a couple of runs, we should be in the clear by the seventh inning.

Current Standings (as of July 1): Bern (4-3, $10,740), Brewer (6-5, $10,400), Keefer (4-8, $7,266)

Lifetime Records: 2014-15 champion Bern (89-77-1), Keefer (88-93-2), Brewer (77-94-2)

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