The Los Angeles Angels are traveling east to take on the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. This AL matchup is going to be nationally televised on Fox Sports One and the first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Indians Odds
Vegas is listing Cleveland (-235) as the favorite over Los Angeles (+215). The total sits at 8.5 runs and bettors can wager on the over for -115 and the under for -105. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the current odds coming in at Angels +1.5 runs (-105) and Indians -1.5 runs (-115).
The Indians are 59-48 straight up (SU) and 52-55 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 14.4 units for moneyline bettors and 8.8 units (ATS). Cleveland has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in five of those seven. The Angels have gone 54-56 SU this year and are 47-63 ATS. Overall, the team’s lost 11.6 units for gamblers taking the moneyline and 24.1 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread just twice over its last seven games and the total has gone over in five of those seven.
Cleveland games have had an over/under record of 55-48-4 in 2018. Los Angeles has been a decent under bet with a total record of 48-54-8.
The right-handed Felix Pena is projected to start for Los Angeles. Pena (1-2, 5.23 ERA) has recorded 35 strikeouts in 32.2 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 are turning to righty Corey Kluber (13-6, 2.79 ERA), who has 139 strikeouts and 19 walks to his name as well as a WHIP of 0.94. Kluber is 0-0 with six strikeouts and a 2.57 ERA in one start against Los Angeles this year.
Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 4.3 runs per game and its starters own a 4.09 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8.83 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 3.85, along with a K/9 of 8.94.
Angels hitters have slashed .246/.321/.419 on their way to 4.5 runs scored per game in 2018, including 5.8 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.2 per game over the team’s last five contests (1-4 SU).
Los Angeles’ hitters have been paced by right fielder Mike Trout and shortstop Andrelton Simmons. Trout is slashing .309/.459/.624 with 30 home runs, 60 RBIs, 82 runs and 21 steals, while Simmons has a .304 average with six homers, 49 RBIs and 52 runs scored.
For the home team, Cleveland’s pitching staff has yielded 4.2 runs per game overall this year. The club’s starters have a 3.46 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.98 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.6 K/9.
The Cleveland offense is putting up 5.1 runs per outing, including 3.7 per game over its last 10 games and 4.2 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .277/.354/.458 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that span.
Shortstop Francisco Lindor and third baseman Jose Ramirez have led the Indians’ hitters this year. Lindor is slashing .291/.371/.561 with 27 home runs, 67 RBIs, 92 runs and 16 steals, while Ramirez’s line is .301/.409/.631 with 32 homers, 78 RBIs, 77 runs and 25 steals.
The Angels have gained 4.0 units and are 39-40 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has cashed in 36 of those games, as opposed to 38 that’ve hit the 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’s cashed in 40 of those games, compared to 35 that’ve gone under.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland Indians Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Indians, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
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Los Angeles has recorded 18 extra-base hits over its last five outings. Cleveland has 17 XBH over its last five.
Cleveland has recorded 20.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 games and 23.8 over its last five.
The Angels have hit 15 home runs in their last 10 games. The Indians have hit 13 over their last 10.
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