In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Red Sox prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, June 25, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Boston Red Sox (40-41, 18-24 Away) won four consecutive series before losing the one to the San Francisco Giants, and now will add another loss after back-to-back defeats to the Los Angeles Angels. Boston fell 9-5 in Game 1 and then were left empty-handed in extra innings in a 3-2 defeat on Tuesday. Garrett Crochet pitched for 7.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on three hits with ten strikeouts and three walks. Justin Wilson took the loss.
This year, the Red Sox average 4.71 runs per game (9th in the MLB) on a .250/.323/.418 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Red Sox’s staff has a 3.98 ERA (19th) and 1.32 WHIP (20th). Trevor Story leads the Red Sox with a .232 batting average, 11 home runs, and 39 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Red Sox is Richard Fitts, who is 0-3 in five starts this season, with a 4.71 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 21.0 innings.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (39-40, 18-18 Home) were swept by the Baltimore Orioles and beat the New York Yankees on the road before losing to the Houston Astros at home. The Angels will win the current series against the Red Sox after 9-5 and 3-2 victories in the first two games. Last night, Christian Moore forced overtime with a solo homer in the 8th inning and then hit a walk-off two-home run in the 10th to lead his team. Tyler Anderson pitched for 4.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on two hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Reid Detmers was credited with the win.
This season, the Angels average 4.23 runs per game (19th in the MLB) on a .226/.291/.403 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.60 ERA (24th) and 1.46 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .211 batting average, 19 home runs, and 53 RBI this season.
Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for the Angels on Wednesday. The 34-year-old left-hander has a 2-6 record in 16 starts this year with a 3.01 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 89.2 innings.
Why the Angels will beat the Red Sox
- The Red Sox have lost each of their last four road games.
- The Angels have won five of their last six games against AL East opponents.
- The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games.
- The Angels have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the Angels’ last six games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Red Sox’s last six games as underdogs against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Angels’ last nine day games against AL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Red Sox’s last seven games as underdogs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (103).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.226).
- The Red Sox are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and home runs this season.
- The Red Sox rank 5th in the league for hits this season (694).
Angels vs Red Sox Prediction
The Angels won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of five this season. Yusei Kikuchi already faced Boston this year and allowed three runs in 5.0 innings in a no-decision, but the Los Angeles won that game in extra innings. Kikuchi hasn’t surrendered more than three runs in his last ten starts, and I am backing him to do it again here. Richard Fitts, on the other hand, was dismantled in his previous start, which happened to be against the Angels, when he allowed six runs (five earned) in 1.0 inning. I am backing the Angels to get to him early on once again. Back the Angels.