The Los Angeles Angels will head east to face the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. SportsTime Ohio will broadcast this AL showdown and the first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Indians Odds
The Angels have gone 54-54 SU this year and are 47-62 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 10.6 units for gamblers taking the moneyline and 22.4 units ATS. Los Angeles is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the over has hit in six of those seven. The Indians, on the other hand, are 57-47 SU and 52-55 ATS. They’ve lost 14.4 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 8.8 units ATS. Cleveland has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the under has cashed in five of those seven.
Cleveland games have had an over/under record of 55-48-4 in 2018. Los Angeles has an over/under record of 48-53-8.
Right-hander Jaime Barria is the projected starter for the visiting Angels. Barria (6-7, 3.74 ERA) has recorded 56 strikeouts in 77 innings so far. He has yet to face the Indians this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Indians will turn to righty Mike Clevinger (7-7, 3.43 ERA) to the mound. Clevinger has 133 punchouts and 45 walks to his name, as well as a WHIP of 1.23. Clevinger is 1-0 with five strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA in one start against Los Angeles this year.
Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 4.2 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 3.84 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.83 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.96, along with a WHIP of 1.25.
Angels hitters have slashed .245/.320/.419 on their way to 4.5 runs scored per game this year, including 6.1 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 6.2 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Right fielder Mike Trout and shortstop Andrelton Simmons continue to lead Los Angeles’ offense. Trout is hitting .309/.459/.624 with 30 home runs, 60 RBIs, 82 runs and 21 steals, while Simmons is hitting .304 with six homers, 49 RBIs and 52 runs scored.
For the home team, Cleveland’s pitching staff has allowed 4.3 runs per game overall this season. The team’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.49, a WHIP of 1.16 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.4. The bullpen has a 5.05 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 8.7 K/9.
The Cleveland offense has put up 5.1 runs per contest, including 4.9 per game over its last 10 games and 3.8 per game over its last five. The team has hit .235/.298/.398 over its last five games and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Indians’ offense has been led by shortstop Francisco Lindor and third baseman Jose Ramirez. Lindor is hitting .291/.371/.561 with 27 home runs, 67 RBIs, 92 runs and 16 stolen bases, and Ramirez’s line sits at .301/.409/.631 with 32 homers, 78 RBIs, 77 runs and 25 steals.
The Angels have gained 5.0 units and are 39-39 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has hit in 36 of those games, compared to 37 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Indians have lost 17.4 units and are 36-42 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has cashed in 40 of those games, compared to 35 that went under the total.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland Indians Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Indians, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
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The over has hit in only two of Cleveland’s last seven games.
The Indians have won three of their last four games SU.
Los Angeles has posted 24.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 games and 24.2 over its last five.
The Angels have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games. The Indians have hit 14 over their last 10.
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