In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Rays prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, April 10, at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (7-4, 5-3 Away) are experiencing a surprisingly positive start to the season after winning the opening three series against the White Sox, Cardinals, and Guardians. The Angels opened the current three-game series against the Rays with a 4-3 win but lost Game 2, 5-4. Kyren Paris led the offense with two RBI, while Yusei Kikuchi took a loss after allowing four runs on six hits with five strikeouts and three walks in 6.0 innings.
This year, the Angels average 5.00 runs per game (7th in the MLB) on a .228/.304/.401 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.35 ERA (16th) and 1.35 WHIP (21st). Logan O’Hoppe leads the Angels with a .324 batting average, five home runs, and nine RBI this season.
Jose Soriano will take the mound for the Angels on Thursday. The 26-year-old righty has a 1-1 record in two starts this year with a 3.65 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over 12.1 innings of work.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays (5-6, 5-3 Away) managed to snap a five-game losing skid with a 5-4 victory over the Angels. The Rays started the season with series wins against the Rockies and Pirates but then suffered a series sweep to the Rangers. In the latest win, Jose Caballero blasted a grand slam in the first inning to help the Rays win. Ryan Pepiot got a win after allowing three runs on six hits with five strikeouts and three walks in 5.0 innings.
This season, the Rays average 3.70 runs per game (19th in the MLB) on a .257/.320/.382 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Rays’ staff has a 3.08 ERA (6th) and 1.00 WHIP (2nd). Brandon Lowe leads the Rays with a .293 batting average, three home runs, and eight RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rays is Zack Littell, who has a 0-2 record in two starts this year with a 4.15 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 13.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Rays’ last nine day games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Angels’ last four road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Rays’ last 11 home games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Angels’ last six games as underdogs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rays rank T2nd in the league for triples this season (3).
- The Rays rank 2nd in the league for runs allowed this season (36).
- The Angels rank T26th in the league for doubles this season (12).
- The Angels rank T6th in the league for triples this season (2).
Angels vs Rays Prediction
The Rays won six of the previous ten H2H encounters. Jose Soriano faced the Rays twice last season and posted a 5.00 ERA in 9.0 innings, while Zack Littell registered a 3.60 ERA in 10.0 innings against the Angels. Littell allowed a .358 BA in 53 at-bats against the Angels, while Soriano allowed a .316 BA in 19 at-bats against the Rays. I am not sure how long these starters will stay on the mound, but I believe they will surrender multiple runs while in the game. I am going with Over.