In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 10, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics (26-42, 14-19 Away) were on a nine-game losing skid, but avoided the tenth loss in a row with a win over the Twins. The A’s then won a series over the Baltimore Orioles, but opened the current one against the Angels with a 7-4 loss. Max Muncy and JJ Bleday led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Jeffrey Springs took the loss after allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits with eight strikeouts and no walks in 6.0 innings.
This season, the Athletics average 4.31 runs per game (14th in the MLB) on a .256/.323/.417 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.69 ERA (30th) and 1.53 WHIP (29th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .260 batting average, 14 home runs, and 44 RBI this season.
Mitch Spence will take the mound for the Athletics on Wednesday. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 2-1 record in three starts this year with a 4.09 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 44.0 innings.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (31-34, 13-16 Home) won back-to-back series as they beat the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners, and then opened this one against the Athletics with a 7-4 victory. Jo Adell led the offense with three RBI, while Yusei Kikuchi got the win after allowing no runs on one hit with five strikeouts and one walk across 7.1 innings of work.
This year, the Angels average 4.26 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .225/.287/.406 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.85 ERA (24th) and 1.52 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .209 batting average, 18 home runs, and 45 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Jose Soriano, who is 4-5 in 13 starts this season, with a 4.11 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 72.1 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Athletics’ last five games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the last six games between the Athletics and Angels have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 15 of the Athletics’ last 16 road games against AL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Angels’ last nine games as home favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (265).
- The Angels rank 3rd in the league for home runs this season (94).
- The Athletics rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (102).
- The Athletics rank 30th in the league for runs allowed this season (411).
Angels vs Athletics Prediction
The Angels won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, while they beat the A’s in each of five H2Hs this season. Although I am leaning toward the hosts in this one, I’ll opt for Over instead. Jose Soriano allowed 3+ runs in three of his last four starts, and 13 runs in total. He did get the win in his latest start against the Athletics, but he also surrendered three runs. Mitch Spence, on the other hand, is a relief pitcher-turned starter, who is not bad, but the Angels’ offense has been in fine form lately, and I think the hosts will trouble him early on. We already know that these teams have some of the worst bullpens in the MLB, so there will be runs late in the game. Back the Over.