The Los Angeles Angels will head east to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Fox Sports Sun will televise this AL showdown and the game gets going at 7:10 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays Odds
Vegas is listing Tampa Bay (+115) as the underdog to Los Angeles (-125). Bettors are able to wager on the game’s total with odds posted at -120 for over 7.5 runs and even money (+100) for under 7.5. Gamblers can also bet on the game’s runline with the most recent odds sitting at Angels -1.5 runs (+120) and Rays +1.5 runs (-140).
The Angels have gone 54-52 SU this year and are 47-60 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 8.4 units for moneyline gamblers and 20.4 units ATS. Los Angeles is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven. The Rays, on the other hand, are 53-52 SU and 58-48 ATS. They’ve gained 6.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 10.9 units ATS. Tampa Bay has covered the spread only twice over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.
Tampa Bay games have an over/under record of 46-57-3 in 2018. The Angels have also been a decent under bet with a total record of 46-53-8.
Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 4.2 runs per game and its starters own a 3.79 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.87 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.94, along with a K-per-9 of 9.02.
The Angels offense has slashed .247/.322/.422 on its way to 4.6 runs scored per game in 2018, including 6.1 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 8.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Right fielder Mike Trout and shortstop Andrelton Simmons continue to lead Los Angeles’ hitters. Trout is slashing .310/.460/.623 with 29 home runs, 59 RBIs, 78 runs and 20 stolen bases, while Simmons (.304/.359/.429) has produced six homers, 46 RBIs and 52 runs scored.
In the home-team dugout, Tampa Bay’s pitching staff has yielded 4.1 runs per game overall in 2018. The team’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.80, a WHIP of 1.20 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.9. The bullpen has a 3.89 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.1 K/9.
Tampa Bay’s hitters have put up 4.1 runs per contest, including 4.1 per game over its last 10 games and 2.8 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .237/.304/.340 over its last five games and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.
The Rays’ batters have been led by third baseman Matt Duffy and first baseman C.J. Cron. Duffy is slashing .301/.353/.390 with four home runs, 28 RBIs and 34 runs scored, and Cron’s line is .251/.323/.472 with 20 homers, 51 RBIs and 48 runs.
The Rays have gained 8.8 units and are 20-11 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over has hit in 10 of those games, compared to 20 that’ve gone under.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Angels, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
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The over has cashed in four of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
Los Angeles has posted 24.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 29.6 over its last five.
The Angels have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games, including 10 over their last five.
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