In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Marlins prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 23rd at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels are 24-25 this season after they won all four games against the Athletics by scores of 4-3, 7-5, 10-5, and 10-5. In their game four win, Los Angeles trailed 5-2 in the fifth inning, but they scored the last eight runs in the game for the win. The Angels recorded 13 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Ward, who went 3-4 with one home run and five RBIs in the win. LA started Anderson, who allowed seven hits and five earned runs over 4.2 innings, while Strickland pitched 1.1 innings out of the bullpen and got the win.
Prior to that series, the Angels swept the Dodgers in three games, but lost two out of three against the Padres before that. Los Angeles has won seven games in a row, and they are currently fourth in the AL West standings. The Los Angeles pitching staff has a 5.01 ERA with a 1.51 WHIP and a .271 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 212 runs with a .228 batting average and a .290 on-base percentage this season. Logan O’Hoppe has led LA with 14 home runs and 29 RBIs, while Taylor Ward has added 14 home runs and 34 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Yusei Kikuchi, who is 0-4 with a 3.50 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP over 54.0 innings pitched this season.
Miami Marlins Betting Preview
The Miami Marlins are 19-29 this year after they lost two out of three against the Cubs by scores of 8-7, 1-14, and 1-2. In their game three loss, Miami tied the game at one in the first inning, but failed to score over the last eight innings for the loss. The Marlins recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Norby, who went 1-3 with one RBI in the loss. Miami started Meyer, who allowed five hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings, while Bender took the loss in the eighth inning.
Prior to that series, the Marlins won two out of three against the Rays, but lost two out of three against the Cubs before that. Miami has lost three of its last five games, and they are currently last in the NL East standings. The Miami pitching staff has a 5.46 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP and a .266 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 197 runs with a .247 batting average and a .311 on-base percentage this season. Kyle Stowers has led Miami with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs, while Matt Mervis has added seven home runs and 14 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is Sandy Alcantara, who is 2-6 with a 7.99 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP over 41.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Angels will beat the Marlins
- The Angels have won each of their last six games after playing the previous day.
- The Marlins have lost seven of their last eight games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last seven games.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in each of their last five night games.
- The Angels have won the first inning in three of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
- The Marlins have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Marlins’ last eight road games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Angels’ last seven home games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Marlins’ last nine games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last five games against National League opponents.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Logan O’Hoppe has recorded at least one hit in each of his 10 previous appearances with the Angels as home favorites against NL opponents.
- Yusei Kikuchi has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last 16 appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Taylor Ward has recorded at least one Single in 13 of the Angels’ last 14 games against NL East opponents.
- Logan O’Hoppe has hit at least one home run in each of the Angels’ last three games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Taylor Ward has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Angels’ last eight games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Zach Neto has recorded a Double in three of the Angels’ last four games against the Marlins.
- Zach Neto has scored at least one run in each of the Angels’ last seven games.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Otto Lopez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Sandy Alcantara has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his four previous appearances against AL West opponents.
- Otto Lopez has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Jesus Sanchez has hit a home run in three of his last seven appearances against AL West opponents.
- Otto Lopez has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Otto Lopez has scored at least one run in six of his last eight appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for steals this season (23).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (480).
- The Marlins rank 29th in the league for ERA this season (5.46).
- The Marlins rank 28th in the league for runs allowed this season (276).
Angels vs Marlins Prediction
Los Angeles comes into this contest looking to pick up their eighth straight win, and they have scored at least six runs in four of their last five games. The Angels are 9-10 at home this year, while the Marlins are 6-14 on the road. Miami has played better in its last seven games, but its offense is still very inconsistent. The Marlins are starting Alcantara, who has allowed four earned runs or more in four straight outings. The Angels are going with Kikuchi, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight. Take LA to get another win here.