Boston Red Sox (40-39) vs. LA Angels (37-40)
June 23, 2025 9:38 pm EDT
The Line: LA Angels -102 / Boston Red Sox -120; Over/Under: 9
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In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Red Sox prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 23, at
Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Boston Red Sox (40-39, 18-22 Away) were on a four-series winning streak and opened the fifth against the San Francisco Giants with a win, but lost the following two games, and therefore, the series as well. Prior to that, the Red Sox beat the Yankees, Rays, swept the Rays, and defeated the Mariners. In the most recent 9-5 defeat to the Giants, Rob Refsnyder led the offense with two RBI, while Lucas Giolito pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision. allowing four runs (two earned) on four hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Greg Weissert took the loss.
This year, the Red Sox average 4.71 runs per game (8th in the MLB) on a .249/.323/.418 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Red Sox’s staff has a 3.91 ERA (17th) and 1.31 WHIP (20th). Trevor Story leads the Red Sox with a .231 batting average, ten home runs, and 38 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Red Sox is Walker Buehler, who is 5-5 in 12 starts this season, with a 5.95 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 59.0 innings.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (37-40, 16-18 Home) bounced back from getting swept at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles with a win over the New York Yankees, but they returned to losing ways against the Houston Astros. The Angels fell short in a rubber match on Sunday, losing 8-7. Nolan Schanuel led the offense with four RBI, while Kyle Hendricks pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing five runs (three earned) on eight hits with two strikeouts and one walk. Hunter Strikland took the loss.
This season, the Angels average 4.17 runs per game (21st in the MLB) on a .226/.289/.404 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.60 ERA (24th) and 1.46 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .210 batting average, 19 home runs, and 52 RBI this season.
Jack Kochanowicz will take the mound for the Angels on Monday. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 3-8 record in 15 starts this year with a 5.38 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 77.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Red Sox’s last eight games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Angels’ last five night games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Red Sox’s last four games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Angels’ last seven games as home underdogs against AL East opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.226).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for steals this season (35).
- The Red Sox are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and home runs this season.
- The Red Sox rank 4th in the league for hits this season (680).
Angels vs Red Sox Prediction
The teams have traded victories in the past couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H encounters. This season, the Angels won two out of three H2H meetings, while two of those three went Over. I am going with another Over in this one because of the pitching matchup. Walker Buehler is struggling lately; he allowed multiple runs in his previous five starts, while he surrendered 21 runs in his last four starts! Jack Kochanowicz, on the other hand, allowed multiple runs in his last six starts. I am backing both offenses to score 3+ runs in the opening five innings. Go with Over.
