In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Diamondbacks prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, July 13, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks (46-50, 23-25 Away) failed to win any of their previous four series after being swept by the Marlins, split with the Giants, lost to the Royals, and split with the Padres. Arizona will add another series loss after back-to-back defeats to the Angels, 6-5 and 10-5. Eugenio Suarez led the offense with a pair of homers on Saturday, while Zac Gallen took the loss after allowing six runs on eight hits with three strikeouts and two walks in 5.0 innings.
This year, the Diamondbacks average 5.09 runs per game (4th in the MLB) on a .251/.328/.445 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Diamondbacks’ staff has a 4.61 ERA (24th) and 1.32 WHIP (22nd). Eugenio Suarez leads the Diamondbacks with a .249 batting average, 31 home runs, and 77 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks is Merrill Kelly, who is 7-5 in 19 starts this season, with a 3.41 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 111.0 innings.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (47-48, 24-22 Home) were swept by the Blue Jays and split with the Rangers, but will close the first half of the season with a series win over the Diamondbacks. Following a narrow 6-5 win, the Angels secured a 10-5 victory on Saturday. Mike Trout led the offense with four RBI, while Yusei Kikuchi got the win after allowing three runs on six hits with five strikeouts and one walk across 5.2 innings of work.
This season, the Angels average 4.31 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .230/.299/.407 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.66 ERA (25th) and 1.45 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .227 batting average, 21 home runs, and 65 RBI this season.
Jose Soriano will take the mound for the Angels on Sunday. 26-year-old right-hander has a 6-6 record in 19 starts this year with a 4.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 108.0 innings.
Why the Diamondbacks will beat the Angels
- The Angels have lost seven of their last eight day games after playing the previous day.
- The Diamondbacks have won four of their last five day games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games against NL West opponents following a home win.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Angels’ last eight home games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Diamondbacks’ last five road games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last seven home games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last five road games against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for steals this season (43).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (918).
- The Diamondbacks rank 3rd in the league for home runs this season (141).
- The Diamondbacks rank 3rd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.446).
Angels vs Diamondbacks Prediction
The Angels won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. The Diamondbacks are better than their current record suggests, and I don’t think they will conclude the first half of the season with four straight losses. I am backing them to win because of Merrill Kelly, who has been excellent in June, posting a 2.79 ERA, while he allowed four runs in his previous two starts. Kelly registered five quality starts in his last seven. Jose Soriano, on the other hand, wasn’t that good in June, when he posted a 5.40 ERA, while he allowed 13 runs in his previous three starts. Back the D-backs.