Toronto Blue Jays (16-19) vs. LA Angels (14-20)
May 7, 2025 9:38 pm EDT
The Line: LA Angels 105 / Toronto Blue Jays -125; Over/Under: 8.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, May 7, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays (16-19, 5-11 Away) are on a three-game losing skid after losing Game 1 of the current series against the Angels. Before this series, the Blue Jays beat the Red Sox and lost to the Guardians. In last night’s 8-3 loss to the Angels. George Springer led the offense with two RBI, while Jose Urena pitched for 4.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on four hits with two strikeouts and one walk. Yimi Garcia took the loss.
This year, the Blue Jays average 3.51 runs per game (26th in the MLB) on a .238/.309/.355 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Blue Jays’ staff has a 4.37 ERA (23rd) and 1.25 WHIP (11th). Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the Blue Jays with a .275 batting average, four home runs, and 18 RBI this season.
Jose Berrios will take the mound for the Blue Jays on Wednesday. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 1-1 record in seven starts this year with a 3.98 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 40.2 innings.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (14-20, 7-7 Home) went through their worst period of the season, during which they suffered seven straight losses. The Angels were swept by the Twins and Mariners, and lost to the Tigers, but opened the current series against the Blue Jays with an 8-3 victory. Yoan Moncada led the team with three RBI, while Tyler Anderson pitched for 6.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. Hector Neris got the win.
This season, the Angels average 3.68 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .216/.271/.386 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.29 ERA (26th) and 1.48 WHIP (27th). Mike Trout leads the Angels with a .179 batting average, nine home runs, and 18 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Yusei Kikuchi, who is 0-4 in seven starts this season, with a 4.21 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 36.1 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Six of the Angels’ last seven games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Blue Jays’ last six night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Blue Jays’ last six games as favorites.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last three games against AL East opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for hits this season (241).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (43).
- The Blue Jays rank T28th in the league for triples this season (1).
- The Blue Jays rank 28th in the league for home runs allowed this season (51).
Angels vs Blue Jays Prediction
The Blue Jays won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including seven of the last eight. Seven of the Angels’ last ten games went Over, which was the case in six of Toronto’s previous ten. I am going with Over in this one because I don’t like the pitching matchup. Jose Berrios allowed a .297 BA in 128 at-bats against the Angels, while Yusei Kikuchi allowed a .261 BA in 69 at-bats against the Blue Jays. Kikuchi surrendered multiple runs in five of his seven starts this year, while that was also the case in five of Berrios’ seven starts this season. I expect the teams to combine for five or six runs in the opening five innings. Go with Over.
