Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (23-25, 14-15 Away) are going through their best period of the season after winning six straight games. After a series sweep of the Dodgers, the Angels beat the Athletics in the opening three games of the current series. In last night’s 10-5 victory, Logan O’Hoppe led the offense with three RBI, while Jack Kochanowicz pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits with six strikeouts and five walks. Hector Neris was credited with the win.

This season, the Angels average 4.09 runs per game (20th in the MLB) on a .222/.288/.403 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.04 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (27th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .214 batting average, 13 home runs, and 29 RBI this season.

Tyler Anderson will take the mound for the Angels on Thursday. The 35-year-old left-hander has a 2-1 record in nine starts this year with a 3.04 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 50.1 innings.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-27, 8-16 Home) are on an eight-game losing skid, their longest negative streak of the year. The A’s lost four consecutive series to the Mariners, Yankees, Dodgers, and were swept by the Giants.We can add another series loss following three defeats in the opening three games of the current series against the Angels. In Wednesday’s 10-5 defeat, Lawrence Butler led the offense with three RBI, while JP Sears took the loss after allowing six runs on eight with four strikeouts and no walks in 5.0 innings.

This year, the Athletics average 4.22 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .252/.313/.411 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.14 ERA (26th) and 1.48 WHIP (26th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .280 batting average, ten home runs, and 30 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Luis Severino, who is 1-4 in ten starts this season, with a 4.22 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 59.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Athletics’ last seven games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Angels’ last six day games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Angels’ last 12 day games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six games at Sutter Health Park.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (281).
• The Athletics rank 4th in the league for strikeouts against this season (373).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (470).
• The Angels rank 3rd in the league for home runs this season (73).

Athletics vs Angels Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the last couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H duels. The Angels won the last four, while seven of the previous ten H2Hs went Over. That was also the case in seven of Los Angeles’ last ten games, which also occurred in seven of the Athletics’ past ten games. I am going with another Over here, even though I think Anderson and Severino are solid pitchers and will fare well in this one. However, the respective bullpens are two of the three worst in the MLB, so I expect a lot of runs late on. Go with Over.

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The Athletics’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Athletics

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics game

Athletics Preview

The Athletics have a 22-27 record this season and are sitting in 4^th place in the AL West. The Athletics have an 8-15 home record and are 25-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 5-7 home defeat by the Athletics, and are 2-11 in their last 13 games. Under is 3-1 in their last 5 games, and they are playing the Phillies and the Astros next.

The Athletics have a .252 batting average this season, a .313 OBP, and a .414 Slugging percentage. Athletics’ pitching staff has a 5.14 ERA and 1.48 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 62 hits and a team-high .341 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 30 RBI, and Brent Booker adds a team-high 10 home runs.

JP Sears (L) will take the mound for the Athletics, and he has a 4-3 record, 3.31 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP. He has a 3.86 ERA in his three home starts, but he is coming off his worst start of the season, where he gave up 4 runs in 4 innings pitched. JP Sears is 3-2 with an ERA of 3.86 and 24 strikeouts in 6 appearances against the Angels in his career.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 22-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have a 13-15 road record and 27-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 7-5 road victory over the Athletics and have five consecutive wins. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Yankees next.

The Angels have a .222 batting average this season, a .283 OBP, and a .403 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.04 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 44 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .277 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 28 RBI and a team-high 13 home runs.

Jack Kochanowicz (R) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 3-5 record, 4.71 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP. He has been weaker on the road with a 5.14 ERA across five road starts, and he has been in great form lately, with just two earned runs in 11.4 innings pitched across his last two starts. In his only previous start against the Athletics last season, he got torched for 7 earned runs in 4 innings pitched as the Angels lost 2-8.

Why the Athletics will win

• The Angels have lost each of their last nine Wednesday road games.
• The Athletics have won five of their last six night games against AL West opponents following a home loss.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in five of their last six night games against AL West opponents following a home loss.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 11 road games against American League opponents.
• The Angels have lost the first inning in four of their last five road games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Wednesday night road games.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last nine road games against American League opponents.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Athletics have lost each of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
• The Angels have won each of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last five games.
• The Angels have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games.
• The Angels have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games.

Total Runs Facts

• Five of the Athletics’ last six home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Angels’ last five games as underdogs against the Athletics have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Angels’ last seven games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Athletics rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (194).
• The Athletics rank 29th in the league for hits allowed this season (452).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.283).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (118).

Angels vs Athletics Prediction

The Angels are 3-0 in their last 3 meetings against the A’s, but the Athletics are 8-4 in their last 12 overall meetings, and are 5-3 in their last 8 meetings in Oakland. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 meetings.

In this Angels vs Athletics Prediction, the Athletics are coming as -160 home favorites. Both teams have identical records this season, but the A’s have been terrible at home, while the Angels are mediocre on the road. The A’s have the pitching advantage in this matchup, as Sears has been a far more reliable option than Kochanowicz, and the Angels have the worst bullpen in the MLB with a 6.82 ERA and 1.71 WHIP. The Angels are also much weaker against lefties, with just 2.9 runs/9 and a .193 batting average, so this screams as a bounce-back spot for the A’s. Take the Athletics on the moneyline.

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Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (21-25, 12-15 Away) recorded their first sweep of the season as they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road, handing the Dodgers their first sweep of the year as well. On the wings of that sweep, the Angels opened the current series against the Athletics with a 4-3 win on Monday. Taylor Ward led the offense with two RBI, while Jose Soriano got the win after allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and four walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This season, the Angels average 4.02 runs per game (21st in the MLB) on a .220/.281/.400 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.04 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (29th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .198 batting average, 13 home runs, and 27 RBI this season.

Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Angels on Tuesday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 1-5 record in eight starts this year with a 5.18 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 41.2 innings.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-25, 8-14 Home) are on a six-game losing skid, their longest such streak of the year. The A’s lost four consecutive series to the Mariners, Yankees, Dodgers, and were swept by the Giants. In Game 1 of the series against the Angels, the A’s fell to a 4-3 defeat. J.T. Ginn took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and no walks in 4.0 innings.

This year, the Athletics average 4.21 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .251/.313/.411 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.10 ERA (26th) and 1.48 WHIP (27th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .272 batting average, ten home runs, and 30 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Gunnar Hoglund, who is 1-1 in three starts this season, with a 3.78 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 16.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Five of the Athletics’ last six games as favorites against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Angels’ last three night games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last six road games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Athletics’ last eight games as favorites against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (264).
• The Athletics rank 26th in the league for ERA this season (5.10).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for steals this season (19).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (115).

Athletics vs Angels Prediction

The Athletics won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last five. Although Game 1 produced only seven runs, I am going with Over in this one. Seven of the A’s last ten games went Over, and I expect a high-scoring game because rookie Hoglund showed his inexperience and weaknesses in his latest start when he allowed four runs. Kyle Hendricks, on the other hand, surrendered 3+ runs in five of his last six starts. He will get hit early in this one. Back the Over.

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The Athletics’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Athletics

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics game

Athletics Preview

The Athletics have a 22-25 record this season and are sitting in the 4^th place in the AL West. The Athletics have an 8-13 home record and are 24-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-3 road defeat by the Giants, and are 2-9 in their last 11 games. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 games, and they are playing the Phillies and the Astros next.

The Athletics have a .251 batting average this season, a .311 OBP, and a .414 Slugging percentage. Athletics’ pitching staff has a 5.21 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 60 hits and a team-high .337 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 30 RBI, and Brent Booker adds a team-high 10 home runs.

J.T. Ginn (R) will take the mound for the Athletics, and he has a 1-1 record, 4.61 ERA, and 1.54 WHIP. He has a 4.00 home ERA and has given up 3 runs in just 7.4 innings pitched across his last two starts. This will be his first career start against the Angels.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 20-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have an 11-15 road record and 26-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 6-4 road victory over the Dodgers and have swept them 3-0 in Los Angeles. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Yankees next.

The Angels have a .220 batting average this season, .282 OBP, and .398 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.08 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 40 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .265 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 25 RBI and a team-high 12 home runs.

Jose Soriano (R) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 2-4 record, 3.46 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP. He has been better on the road with a 1.95 ERA across five road starts, and he is coming off a shutout performance against the Padres in 7 innings pitched. José Soriano has a record of 0-2 with an ERA of 13.50 and 8 strikeouts in 4 appearances against the Oakland Athletics in his career.

Why the Athletics will win

• The Angels have lost each of their last nine road games against American League opponents.
• The Athletics have won eight of their last nine home games against the Angels.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine road games against American League opponents.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in eight of their last nine home games against the Angels.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven road games against American League opponents.
• The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four road games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have lost the first inning in each of their last three road games against American League opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Athletics have lost each of their last six games after playing the previous day.
• The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Angels and Athletics.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven home games against teams that held a losing record.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in eight of the Athletics’ last 10 games at Sutter Health Park.
• The Angels have won the first inning in three of their last four games against American League opponents.
• The Angels have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games.
• The Angels have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Athletics’ last four home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Angels’ last six road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Angels’ last 10 games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 13 of the Athletics’ last 15 home games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Athletics rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (191).
• The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (260).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for hits this season (326).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.282).

Angels vs Athletics Prediction

The Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 overall meetings against the Angels, and are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings in Oakland. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.

In this Angels vs Athletics Prediction, the Athletics are coming as -130 home favorites. This game feels closer to a pick ’em, as the Athletics have a slightly better overall record, but they have been terrible at home, where they have fewer wins than the Angels have on the road. The Athletics are also coming in poor form, with five straight defeats, while the Angels have come off a 3-game sweep against the Dodgers.

Both teams are 13-4 to the over in their last 17 games combined, and have two of the three worst bullpens in the MLB this season. Both teams are also better in hitting righties, they are playing in a hitter-friendly park, and I don’t trust any of those pitchers, as Soriano has a terrible history against the A’s. I expect a lot of runs in this one, so take the over 9.5 runs.

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Before we dive into the Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for today’s Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Tony Gonsolin, Starting Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers $12,000

On Sunday afternoon, Major League Baseball presents the final game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Los Angeles Angels and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering today’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the third game of this three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels playing below average baseball. The Dodgers have lost five of the team’s last nine games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 3-0 shutout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks last week.

In direct contrast to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Angels are playing well entering this afternoon’s interleague game. Let me be more specific. The Angels have won four of the team’s last seven games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 9-5 defeat of the San Diego Padres six days ago.

Now that we have identified how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to today’s game. Starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin has been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching rotation this season. With that said, how has Gonsolin performed from a statistical standpoint? Let’s review the veteran hurler’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

In three starts made this season, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin has compiled a robust 2-0 (won-loss record), a 2.81 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 1.06 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched) in 2025. Additionally, Gonsolin has amassed 21 strikeouts while allowing four walks in 16 innings pitched this season.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks one week ago, Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin pitched rather well. Gonsolin pitched five quality innings while scattering three hits and two walks in the Dodgers victory over the Diamondbacks. It should also be mentioned that in the Dodgers win over Arizona, Gonsolin accumulated 20.3 Draftkings points.

In my opinion, Tony Gonsolin is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this afternoon’s MLB game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Yusei Kikuchi, Starting Pitcher (Los Angeles Angels) $10,400: Shohei Ohtani, First Baseman (Los Angeles Dodgers) $10,000: Hyeseong Kim, Second Baseman (Los Angeles Angels) $5,200.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Dodgers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers game

Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 29-17 record this season and are sitting in first place in the NL West. The Dodgers have a 17-6 home record and 26-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-11 home defeat by the Angels, having lost both games of this series. Over is 9-1 in their last 10 home games, and they are playing the Mets and the Diamondbacks next.

The Dodgers have a .274 batting average this season, a .349 OBP, and a .481 slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 4.14 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.  Sohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 54 hits and 16 home runs, while Freddie Freeman leads the team both in RBI with 34 and is the team’s best hitter with a .375 batting average.

Tony Gonsolin (R) will take the mound for the Dodgers, and he has a 2-0 record, 2.81 ERA, and 1.06 WHIP. His only home start this season was also his worst one, as he gave up 3 runs in 6 innings of work, in a 12-7 win over the Marlins. Tony Gonsolin has a record of 3-0 with an ERA of 3.79 and 17 strikeouts in 3 appearances against the Angels in his career.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 19-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have a 10-15 road record and 25-19 in over/under. They are coming off an 11-9 road victory over the Dodgers, and are 3-11 in their last 14 road games. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Athletics next.

The Angels have a .219 batting average this season, a .280 OBP, and a .396 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.11 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 39 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .264 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 23 RBI and 11 home runs.

Yusei Kikuchi (L) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 0-4 record, 3.72 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP. He has been weaker on the road with a 4.78 ERA across six road starts, but he has given up two runs or less in his last three starts. Yusei Kikuchi has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 5.09 and 27 strikeouts in 4 appearances against the Dodgers in his career.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won each of their last 11 day games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Angels have lost each of their last five day games after playing the previous day.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line each of their last five day games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in 12 of their last 14 games as home favorites against AL West opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight day games against American League opponents.
• The Dodgers have won the first inning in each of their last six Sunday home games against AL West opponents.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four road day games.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Angels have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Dodgers.
• The Dodgers have lost five of their last six home games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line each of their last four day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last three games against the Dodgers.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Nine of the Dodgers’ last 10 home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Angels’ last five road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Angels’ last nine games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last five day games against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (268).
• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits this season (431).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for hits this season (318).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.280).

Angels vs Dodgers Prediction

The Angels have won their last three meetings against the Dodgers, but the Dodgers are 8-4 in their last 12 meetings against the Angels. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings in Dodger Stadium.

In this Angels vs Dodgers Prediction, the Dodgers are coming as big -250 home favorites. The Dodgers are rightfully favored, as they have been one of the best teams in the MLB this season and have been extremely strong at home. They have been caught by surprise and lost both games of this series, and losing today and getting swept at home by the Angels feels like a stretch. This is the perfect bounce-back spot for the Dodgers, who have the pitching advantage, hitting advantage, and are facing the league’s weakest bullpen. Expect the Dodgers to bounce back in a big fashion tonight. Take the Los Angeles Dodgers on the runline.

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Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (18-25, 9-15 Away) beat the Toronto Blue Jays and then lost the series to the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres. Surprisingly, they opened this rivalry series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-2 road victory on Friday. Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel, and Yoan Moncada led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Jack Kochanowicz got the win after allowing one run on five hits with five strikeouts and four walks across 6.2 innings of work.

This year, the Angels average 3.81 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .216/.277/.387 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.02 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .195 batting average, ten home runs, and 22 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Tyler Anderson, who is 2-1 in eight starts this season, with a 2.58 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 45.1 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-16, 17-5 Home) spent the previous three series on the road, and defeated the Braves and Marlins, while they split with the Diamondbacks. Back home, the Dodgers lost the opening game of the series against the Angels, 6-2. Dustin May took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits with eight strikeouts and two walks in 5.0 innings.

This season, the Dodgers average 5.76 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .271/.346/.479 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 3.98 ERA (16th) and 1.28 WHIP (16th). Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers with a .358 batting average, nine home runs, and 34 RBI this season.

Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday. The 37-year-old left-hander will get his first start of the season as he recovers from left toe surgery.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Dodgers’ last nine games as home favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Three of the Angels’ last four road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Angels’ last eight games as underdogs.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Dodgers’ last six night games against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.271).
• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for slugging percentage this season (.479).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (104).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (55).

Dodgers vs Angels Prediction

The Dodgers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters. Six of the last ten H2H duels went Under, and I am going with another Under here despite the fact that the Dodgers are starting Kershaw, who just recovered from a lengthy injury. Kershaw likely won’t last more than three or four innings, but the Angels are not good against southpaws this year. They have a .183 BA in 202 at-bats against the lefties this season. Tyler Anderson, on the other hand, hasn’t allowed more than three runs in a game yet, and although I don’t like the Angels’ bullpen, I am going with Under here.

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Before we dive into the Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Dustin May, Starting Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers $11,200

On Friday night, Major League Baseball presents the opening game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Los Angeles Angels and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the first game of this three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels playing good baseball. The Dodgers have won five of the team’s last eight games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks last week.

Conversely, the Los Angeles Angels are not playing well entering this evening’s interleague game. More specifically, the Angels lost five of the team’s last seven games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 5-1 loss to the San Diego Padres two days ago.

Now that we have ascertained how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to this evening’s contest. Starting pitcher Dustin May has been a solid performer for the Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching rotation this season. Having stated that, how has the veteran pitcher performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s review May’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May has compiled a 1-3 (won-loss record), a 4.08 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 1.24 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched) in 2025. Additionally, May has amassed 33 strikeouts while allowing 15 walks in 39.2 innings pitched this season.

Last month, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May certainly pitched at a high level. May pitched six quality innings while scattering three hits and no walks in the Dodgers victory over the Rockies. It should also be mentioned that in the Dodgers win over Rockies, May accumulated a whopping 27.7 Draftkings points.

In my view, Dustin May is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in tonight’s MLB game. With that said, I am backing Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Jack Kochanowicz, Starting Pitcher (Los Angeles Angels) $10,000: Shohei Ohtani, First Baseman (Los Angeles Dodgers) $10,600: Hyeseong Kim, Second Baseman (Los Angeles Angels) $4,400.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Dodgers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers game

Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 29-15 record this season and are sitting in first place in the NL West. The Dodgers have a 17-4 home record and 25-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 19-2 home victory over the Athletics, and are 3-1 in their last 4 games. Their last 8 home games have gone over the total, and they are playing the Mets and the Diamondbacks next.

The Dodgers have a .272 batting average this season, a .346 OBP, and a .481 slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 3.93 ERA and 1.27 WHIP.  Sohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 52 hits and 15 home runs, while Freddie Freeman leads the team both in RBI with 34, and is the team’s best hitter with a .370 batting average.

Dustin May (R) will take the mound for the Dodgers, and he has a 1-3 record, 4.08 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP. He has been better at home, with a 2.20 ERA in three home starts, but has allowed 3+ runs in three of his last four starts. In his only previous start against the Angels back in 2020, he gave up 2 runs in 4.1 innings of work.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 17-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have an 8-15 road record and 24-18 in over/under. They are coming off a 1-5 road defeat by the San Diego Padres, and are 1-11 in their last 12 road games. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Athletics next.

The Angels have a .214 batting average this season, a .274 OBP, and a .386 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.09 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 36 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .259 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 22 RBI and 10 home runs.

Jack Kochanowicz (R) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 2-5 record, 5.23 ERA, and 1.49 WHIP. He has been even weaker on the road, with a 6.33 ERA, but he is coming off a quality start with one earned run in 5.2 innings pitched, in a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. This will be his first career start against the Dodgers.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won each of their last 10 home games after playing the previous day.
• The Angels have lost each of their last eight road games following a road loss.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last 10 home games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight road games following a road loss.
• The Dodgers have won the first inning in five of their last six night games at Dodger Stadium.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in nine of their last 10 road games.
• The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last 10 road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Angels have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
• The Angels have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games following a win.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Dodgers’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Six of the Angels’ last seven road games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Dodgers’ last eight night games at Dodger Stadium.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Angels’ last seven games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (257).
• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits this season (409).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for hits this season (295).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.214).

Angels vs Dodgers Prediction

The Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Angels, and are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Dodger Stadium. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.

In this Angels vs Dodgers Prediction, the Dodgers are coming as huge -305 home favorites. The Dodgers are rightfully favored, as they have been one of the best teams in the MLB this season, and are coming off two games where they scored 28 runs combined. The Dodgers are huge favorites, and the runline is so juiced that there is no value. Both pitchers have a combined 9.31 ERA, the Angels have the worst bullpen in the MLB, and both teams are better at hitting righties, as they average 10.4 runs combined against right-handed pitching. Both teams are 6-1 to the over in their last 7 games combined, and I expect another high-scoring outing tonight. Take the over 9 runs.

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Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (17-24, 8-14 Away) were on a negative run of seven series losses before defeating the Toronto Blue Jays. Still, the Angels returned to losing ways against the Baltimore Orioles but opened the current series in San Diego with a surprising 9-5 win. The hosts did respond with a 6-4 win in Game 2, though. Mathew Lugo led the Angels with two RBI, while Jose Soriano pitched for 7.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on four hits with five strikeouts and three walks. Kenley Jansen took the loss.

This season, the Angels average 3.83 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .216/.276/.389 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.13 ERA (26th) and 1.49 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .185 batting average, nine home runs, and 21 RBI this season.

Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Angels on Wednesday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 1-4 record in seven starts this year with a 5.30 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 35.2 innings.

San Diego Padres Betting Preview

The San Diego Padres (26-15, 15-5 Home) won three of the last four series and spent the previous three series on teh road. Following a win over the Colorado Rockies, the Padres opened the current series against the Angels with a 9-5 defeat, but responded with a 6-4 victory on Tuesday. San Diego was 4-2 down until the 8th inning. Fernando Tatis Jr. led the offense with two RBI, while Dylan Cease pitched for 6.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on five hits with ten strikeouts and one walk. Jason Adam was credited with the win.

This year, the Padres average 4.66 runs per game (12th in the MLB) on a .265/.333/.401 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Padres’ staff has a 3.38 ERA (6th) and 1.18 WHIP (6th). Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the Rockies with a .316 batting average, 11 home runs, and 26 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Padres is Randy Vasquez, who is 2-3 in eight starts this season, with a 3.76 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 38.1 innings.

Why the Padres will beat the Angels

• The Padres have won each of their last 10 games as favorites following a home win.
• The Angels have lost each of their last eight Wednesday road games.
• The Padres have covered the run line in each of their last 11 games at Petco Park following a win.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 road games.
• The Padres have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games at Petco Park.
• The Padres have led after 5 innings in each of their last five night games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Padres’ last five games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Angels’ last four road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Padres’ last eight night games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Angels’ last six games as underdogs.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Padres rank 3rd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.219).
• The Padres rank 3rd in the league for hits allowed this season (292).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.216).
• The Angels rank T29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (404).

Padres vs Angels Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the past couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H encounters. The Angels win four of the last five, but I am going with the Padres in this one as I am giving a slight advantage to Vasquez over Hendricks. Vasquez allowed three runs in his last two starts and surrendered more than two runs only twice this year. Hendricks, on the other hand, allowed 3+ runs in four of his previous four starts. The Padres should do enough to score 3+ off him early on and later add some more runs against one of the worst bullpens in the MLB.

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The San Diego Padres’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Diego Padres

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Los Angeles Angels vs San Diego Padres

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Los Angeles Angels vs San Diego Padres game

San Diego Padres Preview

The San Diego Padres have a 25-15 record this season and are sitting in second place in the NL West. They have a 14-5 home record and are 18-21 in over/under. The Padres are coming off a 5-9 home defeat by the Angels and have back-to-back losses. Their last four game have gone over the total, and they are playing the Mariners and the Blue Jays next.

The Padres have a .266 batting average this season, a .332 OBP, and a .403 Slugging percentage. San Diego’s pitching staff has a 3.37 ERA and 1.18 WHIP.  Manny Machado leads the Padres with 49 hits and a team-high .331 batting average. Fernando Tatis Jr leads the team both in RBI, with 24, and in home runs, with 10.

Dylan Cease (R) will take the mound for the Padres, and he has a 1-2 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.41 WHIP. He has been better at home, with a 3.48 ERA across four home starts. He was hit up by the Angels last season, having given up 6 runs in 12 innings of work across two starts, as the Padres lost both games.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 17-23 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have an 8-13 road record and 23-17 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-5 road victory over the Padres, ending their previous nine-game road losing streak. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games, and they are playing the Dodgers and the Athletics next.

The Angels have a .216 batting average this season, a .276 OBP, and a .387 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.14 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 33 hits, while Taylor Ward leads the team with 21 RBI. Logan O’Hoppe is the team’s best hitter with a .264 batting average.

Jose Soriano (R) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 2-4 record, 4.00 ERA, and 1.53 WHIP. He has been better on the road, with a 2.49 ERA across four road starts. He has been struggling lately, having given up 3+ runs in four of his last five starts.

Why the San Diego Padres will win

• The Angels have lost nine of their last 10 road games.
• The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Angels and Padres.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 road games.
• The Padres have covered the run line in eight of their last 10 games as favorites against AL West opponents following a home loss.
• The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last eight road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last eight road games.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Padres have lost each of their last five games as favorites against American League opponents.
• The Angels have won each of their last four games as underdogs against the Padres.
• The Padres have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have covered the run line each of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Angels have led after 5 innings in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Angels have led after 3 innings in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Angels’ last five road games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Padres’ last four games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Padres’ last seven games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Angels’ last five games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Padres rank 1st in the league for strikeouts against this season (271).
• The Padres rank 2nd in the league for batting average this season (.266).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.276).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (98).

Angels vs Padres Prediction

The Angels are 4-0 in their last four meetings against the Padres, and under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. In this Angels vs Padres Prediction, the Padres are coming as -200 home favorites. The Padres are rightfully favored, as they have been the better team this season and have been one of the best home teams in the MLB, while the Angels are terrible on the road.

But I am not willing to lay -200 with the Padres with Cease on the mound, who has been struggling this season, and was shelled by the Angels last season. Both pitchers have a combined 8.91 ERA, and the Angels have the second-worst bullpen in the MLB. Both teams are also better in hitting righties, averaging 5.2 and 4.1 runs against righties, and are 12-3 to the over in their last 15 games combined. With the total set at just 7.5 runs, I will gladly go over the total.

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Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (16-23, 7-13 Away) lost seven straight series but managed to avoid the eighth with a win over the Toronto Blue Jays at home. However, the Halos returned to losing ways against the Baltimore Orioles. In the latest 7-3 defeat, Tyler Anderson took the loss after allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits with five strikeouts and two walks in 5.0 innings.

This season, the Angels average 3.69 runs per game (25th in the MLB) on a .216/.274/.385 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.20 ERA (26th) and 1.50 WHIP (28th). Logan O’Hoppe leads the Angels with a .264 batting average, nine home runs, and 18 RBI this season.

Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for the Angels on Monday. The 33-year-old left-hander has a 0-4 record in eight starts this year with a 3.83 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 42.1 innings.

San Diego Padres Betting Preview

The San Diego Padres (25-14, 14-4 Home) won three of their last four series, as they swept the Giants and Pirates, lost to the Yankees, and beat the Rockies on the road. San Diego was aiming for another sweep of the Rox following 13-9 and 21-0 wins, but fell to a 9-3 loss in Game 3. In that one, Manny Machado led the team with two RBI, while Nick Pivetta took the loss after allowing six runs on seven hits with five strikeouts and two walks in 4.0 innings.

This year, the Padres average 4.62 runs per game (13th in the MLB) on a .266/.332/.403 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Padres’ staff has a 3.25 ERA (4th) and 1.17 WHIP (6th). Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the Rockies with a .320 batting average, nine home runs, and 23 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Padres is Michael King, who is 4-1 in eight starts this season, with a 2.22 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 44.2 innings.

Why the Padres will cover

• The Angels have lost each of their last seven road games after playing the previous day.
• The Padres have won each of their last nine Monday home games.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven road games after playing the previous day.
• The Padres have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Padres have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight Monday games as favorites.
• The Padres have led after 5 innings in each of their last three night games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Padres’ last five home games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Eight of the Angels’ last 10 road games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Padres’ last six night games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last four games as underdogs.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Padres rank T1st in the league for runs allowed this season (132).
• The Padres rank 3rd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.219).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (91).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (48).

Padres vs Angels Prediction

The teams have traded victories in the last couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H encounters. I am backing the Padres to win and cover the run line here because they are in much better form than the Angels. Also, I trust King more than Kikuchi. King allowed a 0.67 BA in 30 at-bats against the Angels, while Kikuchi allowed a .298 BA in 57 at-bats against the Padres. Additionally, King surrendered just five runs in his last five starts, and I am sure he will keep the Halos to below three runs here.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The San Francisco Giants will send out Landen Roupp for the start here, and Roupp is 2-3 with a 4.89 ERA and 39 strikeouts this season. This will be Roupp’s first career start against the Twins. Pablo Lopez will get the start for Minnesota here, and Lopez is 3-2 with a 2.18 ERA and 37 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Giants, Lopez is 0-1 with a 2.10 ERA and 33 strikeouts.

San Francisco Giants Recap

The San Francisco Giants come into this game looking to bounce back from their 2-1 loss to the Twins from Saturday’s matchup to slip to 24-16 on the year. After this series, the Giants will head home for a division series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Giants Looking To Avoid Sweep

Jung Hoo Lee leads the Giants with 43 hits, including a team-high 11 doubles along with a pair of triples, 4 home runs, and 23 RBIs with 3 stolen bases, while Heliot Ramos has 40 hits with 10 doubles, 6 home runs, and 15 RBIs. Wilmer Flores also has a team-high 7 home runs and 33 RBIs, while Mike Yastrzemski has 5 home runs with 17 RBIs and 7 doubles, and Matt Chapman and Tyler Fitzgerald each have a team-high 5 stolen bases as well on the year.

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Giants’ last four games.
• The Twins have lost six of their last seven games as home favorites against National League opponents following a win.
• The Giants have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as home favorites against National League opponents following a home win.

San Francisco Giants Player Prop Facts

• Matt Chapman has scored at least one run in seven of the Giants’ last eight games.
• Heliot Ramos has recorded at least one Single in each of the Giants’ last four games against AL opponents.
• Willy Adames has recorded at least one hit in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against AL Central opponents.
• Tom Murphy has recorded a Double in four of his last five road appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Tom Murphy has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against the Twins.
• Tom Murphy has recorded an RBI in four of his last five appearances against the Twins.

Minnesota Twins Recap

The Minnesota Twins come into this game looking to finish the job after picking up another win in Saturday’s matchup to improve their record to 20-20 on the year. After this series, the Twins will head on the road for a rematch series against the Baltimore Orioles.

Twins Win Seven In A Row, Get Back To .500

Byron Buxton has 37 hits along with 5 doubles, a team-high 9 home runs, and 25 RBIs with 8 stolen bases and a pair of triples, while Carlos Correa has 30 hits with 8 doubles, and Willi Castro has 17 hits with 6 doubles as well. Harrison Bader added 4 home runs and 16 RBIs while Buxton contributed a team-high 47 strikeouts as well this season. Ty France has also added 38 hits, 8 doubles, 3 home runs, and 21 RBIs, and Trevor Larnach chipped in 5 home runs and 17 RBIs as well this season.

Why the Minnesota Twins will win

• The Twins have won each of their last eight games at Target Field.
• The Giants have lost four of their last five road games against American League opponents.
• The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last 10 games following a win.
• The Giants have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents.

Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts

• Ryan Jeffers has hit at least one home run in five of his last nine appearances with the Twins as favorites against NL West opponents.
• Willi Castro has recorded a Double in each of the Twins’ last four day games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Trevor Larnach has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Twins’ last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Harrison Bader has scored at least one run in each of the Twins’ last five day games.
• Pablo Lopez has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
• Carlos Correa has recorded at least one Single in each of his 10 previous home appearances against the Giants after playing the previous day.
• Harrison Bader has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Pablo Lopez has recorded a win in six of his last seven home appearances.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Twins’ last eight day games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Twelve of the Giants’ last 13 games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.

Twins vs Giants Prediction

I’m on the Twins in this one. I get the allure of backing the Giants because San Francisco is a solid team, and it’s hard to envision offensive struggles continuing and the possibility that this team could get swept here. However, the Twins’ pitching has been strong in this series, and Lopez is arguably Minnesota’s staff ace. I think that the Giants have issues here again, and as long as we’re getting reasonable prices with the Twins, I’ve got to keep backing them. Give me the Twins here.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Baltimore Orioles will send out Zach Eflin for the start here, and Eflin is 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA and 8 strikeouts this season. Tyler Anderson will get the start for the Angels here and is 2-0 with a 2.68 ERA and 34 strikeouts this season. In his career, Anderson is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA and 9 strikeouts against the Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles Recap

The Baltimore Orioles come into this game looking to bounce back from a 5-2 loss at the hands of the Angels last time out to slip to 14-24 on the year. After this series, the Orioles will have a rematch series against the Minnesota Twins at home.

O’s Lose 6 Of Their Last 7

Cedric Mullins has 28 hits so far this season, as well as 5 doubles, 7 home runs, and 21 RBIs with 5 stolen bases and a .220 batting average, while Adley Rutschman has 25 hits with 4 doubles, 4 homers, and 10 RBIs. Ryan Mountcastle has 27 hits with 8 doubles, and Tyler O’Neill has 15 hits with 3 doubles, a triple, and 2 homers with 10 RBIs. Jordan Westburg added 4 home runs, and Gunnar Henderson has a team-high 35 strikeouts as well this season. Ryan O’Hearn also chipped in 30 hits with 4 doubles and 7 home runs with 14 RBIs, and Heston Kjerstad added 3 homers and 13 RBIs.

Why the Baltimore Orioles will win

• The Angels have lost each of their last seven day games against AL East opponents following a win.
• The Orioles have won each of their last four road games against AL West opponents following a loss.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five day games against American League opponents.
• The Orioles have covered the run line in five of their last six games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.

Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts

• Ramon Laureano has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances at Angel Stadium of Anaheim against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Zach Eflin has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances with the Orioles as road favorites.
• Zach Eflin has recorded five or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances against AL West opponents.
• Gunnar Henderson has scored at least one run in seven of the Orioles’ last eight games against the Angels.
• Ryan Mountcastle has recorded at least one Single in nine of his last 10 appearances at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
• Cedric Mullins has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
• Gary Sanchez has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against AL opponents.

Los Angeles Angels Recap

The Los Angeles Angels will be out to add on to their win over the Orioles from Saturday’s matchup to improve their record to 16-22 on the year. After this series, the Angels will head on the road for an interleague series against the San Diego Padres.

Angels Looking To Win Rubber Match

Logan O’Hoppe has 31 hits, including 9 home runs and 17 RBIs, while Nolan Schanuel has 31 hits with 6 doubles, a triple, 2 home runs, and 9 RBIs. Luis Rengifo has 5 doubles with his 25 hits, and Taylor Ward also has 25 hits as well, while Mike Trout’s added 9 home runs and 18 RBIs so far this season. Jorge Soler also has 8 doubles, 6 home runs, and 16 RBIs, but also has the unfortunate distinction of leading the Angels with 41 strikeouts so far this season. Kyren Paris has also chipped in 21 hits with a triple, 6 home runs, and 11 RBIs in addition to 5 stolen bases.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Orioles have lost seven of their last eight games as road favorites.
• The Angels have won four of their last six games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites.
• The Angels have covered the run line in five of their last six home games against the Orioles following a home win.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

• Taylor Ward has recorded at least one RBI in six of the Angels’ last seven games against AL East opponents.
• Yoan Moncada has scored a run in nine of his last 10 home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Tyler Anderson has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances with the Angels as underdogs.
• Mike Trout has hit a home run in each of his last two home appearances against the Orioles.
• Tim Anderson has recorded at least one Single in 10 of his last 11 appearances at Angel Stadium of Anaheim against opponents that held a losing record.
• Mike Trout has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 home appearances against AL East opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Orioles’ last seven day games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.

Angels vs Orioles Prediction

I’m on the Angels here. It’s just really hard to back Baltimore given their issues against left-handed pitching so far this season, and Anderson has actually been a fairly reliable option for the Halos up to this point. The Orioles continue to have issues across the board, and I’m starting to wonder if the issues are going to be fixable before it’s too late. The Angels aren’t a team I rush to back consistently, but I think they’re good enough here to snag the win at home to win the series. Give me the Angels.

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Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview

The Baltimore Orioles (14-23, 6-14 Away) snapped a five-game losing skid with a 4-1 win against the Angels in Game 1 of the series last night. Prior to that, Baltimore lost to the Royals and was swept by the Minnesota Twins. Gunnar Henderson led the team in the victory over the Angels with two RBI, while Tomoyuki Sugano got the win after allowing one run on three hits with five strikeouts and no walks across 7.1 innings of work.

This season, the Orioles average 3.73 runs per game (23rd in the MLB) on a .228/.296/.386 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Orioles’ staff has a 5.37 ERA (27th) and 1.50 WHIP (27th). Cedric Mullins leads the Orioles with a .228 batting average, seven home runs, and 21 RBI this season.

Kyle Gibson will take the mound for the Orioles on Saturday. The 37-year-old right-hander has a 0-1 record in two starts this year with a 14.09 ERA and 2.48 WHIP in 7.2 innings.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (15-22, 8-9 Home) suffered four consecutive series defeats to the Pirates, Twins, Mariners, and Tigers, and then lost the opening game of this series against the Orioles at home. Kyle Hendricks took the loss after allowing three runs on six hits with five strikeouts and no walks in 5.0 innings.

This year, the Angels average 3.68 runs per game (25th in the MLB) on a .216/.273/.386 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.29 ERA (26th) and 1.50 WHIP (28th). Mike Trout leads the Angels with a .179 batting average, nine home runs, and 18 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Jack Kochanowicz, who is 1-5 in seven starts this season, with a 5.79 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 37.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Orioles’ last eight night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Angels’ last six games as underdogs against AL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Orioles’ last six games as road favorites.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Angels’ last six games against AL East opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (83).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (46).
• The Orioles rank 29th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.281).
• The Orioles rank 29th in the league for hits allowed this season (355).

Angels vs Orioles Prediction

The Orioles won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. Eight of the Angels’ last ten games went Over, which was the case in six of the past nine H2H duels, and even though last night’s game produced just five runs, I am going with Over in this one. Kyle Gibson is simply not good enough to perform at this level, and I believe the Angels will score 3+ runs off him early on, while Kochanowicz allowed multiple runs in each start this season, so I am backing the O’s to score 3+ runs off him as well. Back the Over and take the money.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

Tomoyuki Sugano will start this one for the Baltimore Orioles and is 3-2 with a 3.00 ERA and 21 strikeouts this season. This will be Sugano’s first career start against the Angels. Kyle Hendricks will get the start for the Angels here, and Hendricks is 1-3 with a 5.28 ERA and 16 strikeouts this season. In his career, Hendricks is 1-0 with a 5.14 ERA and 3 strikeouts against the Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles Recap

The Baltimore Orioles come into this game looking to bounce back after a disappointing showing in Thursday’s series finale against the Minnesota Twins, to fall to 13-23 on the year. After this series, the Orioles will head home for a series against the Twins.

Orioles Lose Five In A Row

Cedric Mullins has 28 hits so far this season, as well as 5 doubles, 7 home runs, and 21 RBIs, with 5 stolen bases and a .237 batting average, while Adley Rutschman has 25 hits with 4 doubles, 4 homers, and 10 RBIs. Ryan Mountcastle has 24 hits with 7 doubles, and Tyler O’Neill has 14 hits with 3 doubles, a triple, and 2 homers with 10 RBIs. Jordan Westburg added 4 home runs, and Gunnar Henderson has a team-high 33 strikeouts as well this season. Ryan O’Hearn also chipped in 29 hits with 4 doubles and 7 home runs with 14 RBIs, and Heston Kjerstad added 3 homers and 13 RBIs.

Why the Baltimore Orioles will win

• The Angels have lost each of their last 12 Friday games as home underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Orioles have won six of their last seven night games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven Friday games against American League opponents.
• The Orioles have covered the run line each of their last four games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.

Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts

• Ramon Laureano has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Ramon Laureano has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five appearances with his team as a road favorite against AL opponents.
• Gunnar Henderson has recorded at least one Single in each of the Orioles’ last six games as favorites.
• Ramon Laureano has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
• Jorge Mateo has scored at least one run in each of his last five appearances at Angel Stadium of Anaheim against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• Tyler O’Neill has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against the Angels.

Los Angeles Angels Recap

The Los Angeles Angels come into this game looking to bounce back from an 8-5 loss at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays in Thursday’s series finale to slip to 15-21 on the year. After this series, the Angels will head on the road for a series against the San Diego Padres.

Angels Fail To Complete The Sweep

Logan O’Hoppe has 31 hits, including 9 home runs and 17 RBIs, while Nolan Schanuel has 31 hits with 6 doubles, a triple, 2 home runs, and 9 RBIs. Luis Rengifo has 5 doubles with his 25 hits, and Taylor Ward also has 25 hits as well, while Mike Trout’s added 9 home runs and 18 RBIs so far this season. Jorge Soler also has 8 doubles, 6 home runs, and 16 RBIs, but also has the unfortunate distinction of leading the Angels with 41 strikeouts so far this season. Kyren Paris has also chipped in 21 hits with a triple, 6 home runs, and 11 RBIs in addition to 5 stolen bases.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Orioles have lost each of their last six games as road favorites.
• The Angels have won three of their last four games as home underdogs following a home loss.
• The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as road favorites.
• The Angels have covered the run line in five of their last six night games against AL East opponents.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

• Taylor Ward has hit at least one home run in four of the Angels’ last five games against AL East opponents.
• Yoan Moncada has scored a run in seven of his last eight home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Kyle Hendricks has recorded four or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances with his team as an underdog against AL East opponents.
• Nolan Schanuel has recorded at least one Single in each of the Angels’ last six home games against the Orioles.
• Zach Neto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances against AL opponents.
• Mike Trout has recorded at least one RBI in five of his last six appearances with the Angels as home underdogs against AL opponents.
• Logan O’Hoppe ranks T10th in the league in Home Runs (9) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Angels’ last nine games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Eight of the Orioles’ last nine games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Angels vs Orioles Prediction

I’m leaning towards the Angels here. I don’t love the Angels, but I’m also not looking to lay any sort of odds with the Orioles in their current form. The Angels started to wake up offensively against Toronto and at least got to stay at home for this series, so I’m going to side with the Angels in this one.

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Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays are 16-20 on the year and play the Mariners, Rays, and Tigers next. The Toronto Blue Jays are batting .241 on the season, have a .310 OBP, and a .356 slugging percentage. The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching staff has a 4.39 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. Bo Bichette leads the Toronto Blue Jays with 43 hits and 16 RBI, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer have combined for 69 hits and 33 RBI.

Chris Bassitt gets the ball for the Toronto Blue Jays, and he is 2-2 with a 2.95 ERA and 43 strikeouts this season. Bassitt is 7-3 with a 3.61 ERA and 72 strikeouts in his career against the Los Angeles Angels.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels are 15-02 on the year and play the Orioles, Padres, and Dodgers next. The Los Angeles Angels are batting .218 on the season, have a .340 OBP, and a .415 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Angels’ pitching staff has a 5.25 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP. Logan O’Hoppe leads the Los Angeles Angels with 30 hits and 16 RBI, while Nolan Schanuel and Jorge Soler have combined for 58 hits and 25 RBI.

Jose Soriano gets the ball for the Los Angeles Angels, and he is 2-4 with a 3.83 ERA and 31 strikeouts this season. This will be Soriano’s second career game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Blue Jays have lost each of their last seven games against AL West opponents.
• The home team has won each of the last six games between the Blue Jays and Angels.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last five games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in 11 of their last 12 Thursday night games as road favorites.

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The Angels have lost eight of their last nine home games against AL East opponents following a win.
• The Blue Jays have won each of their last seven Thursday night games.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Thursday night games.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line each of their last five Thursday games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last nine games against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in 17 of their last 21 home games against AL East opponents.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

• Taylor Ward has hit at least one home run in three of the Angels’ last four games against AL East opponents.
• Yoan Moncada has scored a run in each of his last seven home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Yoan Moncada has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Tim Anderson has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight Thursday appearances against teams that held a losing record.
• Mike Trout has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against the Blue Jays.
• Logan O’Hoppe ranks T10th in the league in Home Runs (9) this season.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Ernie Clement has recorded a Double in each of the Blue Jays’ last three road games against AL West opponents.
• Anthony Santander has hit at least one home run in three of his last five appearances with his team as a road favorite against AL West opponents.
• Chris Bassitt has recorded a win in each of his last five appearances at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
• Anthony Santander has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five appearances with his team as a road favorite against AL West opponents.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has scored at least one run in each of the Blue Jays’ last eight games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
• Chris Bassitt has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against the Angels.
• Ernie Clement has recorded a hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games as road favorites.
• Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances.
• George Springer ranks 8th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.405) this season.

Angels vs Blue Jays Prediction

The Blue Jays are having a dreadful week with four straight losses, but I still think it’s fair to say they’re better than what they’ve shown up to this point. I expect the Blue Jays to turn things around soon. Bassitt could be what the doctor ordered, as he’s allowed 40 hits and 13 runs in 39.2 innings, and he has 43 strikeouts. The Blue Jays have seen three of their 16 wins come with Bassitt on the mound, and it would be more, but they’ve scored three or fewer runs in all four of the losses.

The Angels are a team I’ve faded a lot over the years, and a couple of wins don’t move the needle much for me. We know who the Angels are. While Soriano has pitched well this season, the Angels have lost five of his last six starts. In 14.2 home innings, Soriano has a 6.14 ERA and .322 allowed batting average. Give me the Blue Jays and the cheap price.

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Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays (16-19, 5-11 Away) are on a three-game losing skid after losing Game 1 of the current series against the Angels. Before this series, the Blue Jays beat the Red Sox and lost to the Guardians. In last night’s 8-3 loss to the Angels. George Springer led the offense with two RBI, while Jose Urena pitched for 4.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on four hits with two strikeouts and one walk. Yimi Garcia took the loss.

This year, the Blue Jays average 3.51 runs per game (26th in the MLB) on a .238/.309/.355 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Blue Jays’ staff has a 4.37 ERA (23rd) and 1.25 WHIP (11th). Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the Blue Jays with a .275 batting average, four home runs, and 18 RBI this season.

Jose Berrios will take the mound for the Blue Jays on Wednesday. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 1-1 record in seven starts this year with a 3.98 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 40.2 innings.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (14-20, 7-7 Home) went through their worst period of the season, during which they suffered seven straight losses. The Angels were swept by the Twins and Mariners, and lost to the Tigers, but opened the current series against the Blue Jays with an 8-3 victory. Yoan Moncada led the team with three RBI, while Tyler Anderson pitched for 6.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. Hector Neris got the win.

This season, the Angels average 3.68 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .216/.271/.386 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.29 ERA (26th) and 1.48 WHIP (27th). Mike Trout leads the Angels with a .179 batting average, nine home runs, and 18 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Yusei Kikuchi, who is 0-4 in seven starts this season, with a 4.21 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 36.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Angels’ last seven games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Blue Jays’ last six night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Blue Jays’ last six games as favorites.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last three games against AL East opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Angels rank 29th in the league for hits this season (241).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (43).
• The Blue Jays rank T28th in the league for triples this season (1).
• The Blue Jays rank 28th in the league for home runs allowed this season (51).

Angels vs Blue Jays Prediction

The Blue Jays won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including seven of the last eight. Seven of the Angels’ last ten games went Over, which was the case in six of Toronto’s previous ten. I am going with Over in this one because I don’t like the pitching matchup. Jose Berrios allowed a .297 BA in 128 at-bats against the Angels, while Yusei Kikuchi allowed a .261 BA in 69 at-bats against the Blue Jays. Kikuchi surrendered multiple runs in five of his seven starts this year, while that was also the case in five of Berrios’ seven starts this season. I expect the teams to combine for five or six runs in the opening five innings. Go with Over.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Toronto Blue Jays did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. Tyler Anderson will get the start for the Angels here, and Anderson is 2-0 with a 2.67 ERA and 27 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Blue Jays, Anderson is 0-3 with a 5.53 ERA and 23 strikeouts.

Toronto Blue Jays Recap

The Toronto Blue Jays will be out to bounce back after ending up with a 5-4 loss in Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians last time out to fall to 16-18 on the year. After this series, the Blue Jays will head on the road for a series against the Seattle Mariners.

Blue Jays Drop Back-To-Back Games

George Springer has 29 hits and Bo Bichette has 42 hits, with Springer adding 3 home runs, a triple, 8 doubles, and 13 RBIs while Bichette has 11 doubles and 14 RBIs. Andres Gimenez has added 23 hits with 4 doubles and 3 home runs and 10 RBIs this season, along with 9 stolen bases, while Anthony Santander has a team-high 33 strikeouts so far this season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also has 4 homers, 6 doubles, and 18 RBIs, while Springer also has a .309 batting average up to this point in the year.

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The Blue Jays have won each of their last seven games against the Angels.
• The Angels have lost 12 of their last 13 games against American League opponents.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line each of their last eight home games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Anthony Santander has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four appearances against the Angels after not playing the previous day.
• Anthony Santander has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances against the Angels after not playing the previous day.
• Anthony Santander has recorded three or more RBIs in each of his last four appearances against the Angels after not playing the previous day.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has scored at least one run in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
• Daulton Varsho has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Bo Bichette has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
• George Springer ranks 5th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.416) this season.

Los Angeles Angels Recap

The Los Angeles Angels come into this game looking to shake off their 13-1 loss at the hands of the Detroit Tigers in Sunday’s series finale to slip to 13-20 on the year. After this series, the Angels will welcome the Baltimore Orioles to town.

Angels Drop 8 Of Their Last 9

Logan O’Hoppe has 27 hits, including 9 home runs and 15 RBIs, while Nolan Schanuel has 27 hits with 5 doubles, a triple, 2 home runs, and 9 RBIs. Luis Rengifo has 5 doubles with his 25 hits, and Taylor Ward also has 22 hits as well, while Mike Trout’s added 9 home runs and 18 RBIs so far this season. Jorge Soler also has 7 doubles, 6 home runs, and 13 RBIs, but also has the unfortunate distinction of leading the Angels with 39 strikeouts so far this season. Kyren Paris has also chipped in 18 hits with a triple, 5 home runs, and 10 RBIs in addition to 5 stolen bases.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Blue Jays have lost each of their last five games against AL West opponents.
• The home team has won each of the last four games between the Blue Jays and Angels.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line each of their last five night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have covered the run line in four of their last five night games against American League opponents following a home loss.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

• Tyler Anderson has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
• Mike Trout has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against the Blue Jays.
• Travis d’Arnaud has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances.
• Logan O’Hoppe has hit a home run in four of his last five home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Tim Anderson has recorded at least one Single in nine of his last 10 appearances at Angel Stadium of Anaheim against opponents that held a losing record.
• Logan O’Hoppe has scored at least one run in each of his last six home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Yoan Moncada has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Blue Jays’ last five road games against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Angels’ last six games have gone OVER the total runs line.

Angels vs Blue Jays Prediction

I’m going to side with the Blue Jays here. I get the case to be made for the Angels as Los Angeles is at home here, but the problem for the Halos is that their offense has fallen off a cliff in recent games. It’s just really hard to trust this team to do their job right now. The Blue Jays have had success against Anderson in the past, and I think that Toronto gets back on track with a strong showing in Tuesday’s opener. Give me Toronto here.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Detroit Tigers will send out Reese Olson for the start here, and Olson is 3-2 with a 3.55 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. This will be Olson’s second career start against the Angels. Jack Kochanowicz will start this one for the Angels and is 1-4 with a 5.29 ERA and 19 strikeouts this season. This will be Kochanowicz’s second career start against the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers come into this game looking to bounce back after a 5-2 loss at the hands of the Angels in Saturday’s matchup, falling to 21-13 on the year as a result. After this series, the Tigers will head on the road for a series with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Tigers Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped

Spencer Torkelson has 28 hits along with a .233 batting average, including a team-high 10 home runs, 8 doubles, and 27 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 7 home runs and 14 RBIs, while Riley Greene has 36 hits with 5 doubles, 8 home runs and 21 RBIs, but also has a team-high 40 strikeouts this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 15 RBIs, and Zack McKinstry added 6 doubles, 3 triples, a home run, and 15 RBIs of his own, along with 32 hits this season. Javier Baez has added 27 hits and 6 doubles as well this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last nine day games against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The Angels have lost each of their last six games following a win.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 games.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine day games against American League opponents following a road loss.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in four of the Tigers’ last five road games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Spencer Torkelson has scored at least one run in 12 of the Tigers’ last 13 games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one Single in 12 of his last 13 appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Parker Meadows has recorded a Double in four of his last five road appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances.
• Spencer Torkelson ranks T3rd in the league in Home Runs (10) this season.

Los Angeles Angels Recap

The Los Angeles Angels will be out to build on their win over the Tigers from Saturday’s matchup to improve to 13-19 on the year. After this series, the Angels will head home for a series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Angels Snap Seven-Game Losing Streak

Logan O’Hoppe has 27 hits, including 9 home runs and 15 RBIs, while Nolan Schanuel has 27 hits with 5 doubles, a triple, 2 home runs, and 9 RBIs. Luis Rengifo has 5 doubles with his 25 hits, and Taylor Ward also has 21 hits as well, while Mike Trout’s added 9 home runs and 18 RBIs so far this season. Jorge Soler also has 7 doubles, 6 home runs, and 13 RBIs, but also has the unfortunate distinction of leading the Angels with 39 strikeouts so far this season. Kyren Paris has also chipped in 18 hits with a triple, 5 home runs, and 10 RBIs in addition to 5 stolen bases.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Angels have won seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Tigers have lost each of their last four games as favorites against the Angels following a loss.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 21 of their last 24 games as favorites against AL West opponents following a road loss.
• The Angels have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against American League opponents following a home win.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

• Travis d’Arnaud has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances.
• Logan O’Hoppe has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances with the Angels as home underdogs against AL opponents.
• Logan O’Hoppe has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances with the Angels as home underdogs against AL opponents.
• Logan O’Hoppe has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 appearances with the Angels as home underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• Mike Trout has hit a home run in each of his last four home appearances against the Tigers.
• Mike Trout has recorded an RBI in each of his last four home appearances against the Tigers.
• Logan O’Hoppe ranks T6th in the league in Home Runs (9) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Angels’ last nine day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Tigers’ last six road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.

Angels vs Tigers Prediction

I’m on the Tigers here. I just think that Detroit’s the better team in this matchup. While I’ve had issues backing Reese Olson in the past, I still think he’s the better starting option here, as Kochanowicz has been prone to giving up runs in bunches as of late. The Tigers also have a much better bullpen when all is said and done, so give me the Tigers in this game.

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