In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 20, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (21-25, 12-15 Away) recorded their first sweep of the season as they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road, handing the Dodgers their first sweep of the year as well. On the wings of that sweep, the Angels opened the current series against the Athletics with a 4-3 win on Monday. Taylor Ward led the offense with two RBI, while Jose Soriano got the win after allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and four walks across 6.0 innings of work.
This season, the Angels average 4.02 runs per game (21st in the MLB) on a .220/.281/.400 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.04 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (29th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .198 batting average, 13 home runs, and 27 RBI this season.
Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Angels on Tuesday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 1-5 record in eight starts this year with a 5.18 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 41.2 innings.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics (22-25, 8-14 Home) are on a six-game losing skid, their longest such streak of the year. The A’s lost four consecutive series to the Mariners, Yankees, Dodgers, and were swept by the Giants. In Game 1 of the series against the Angels, the A’s fell to a 4-3 defeat. J.T. Ginn took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and no walks in 4.0 innings.
This year, the Athletics average 4.21 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .251/.313/.411 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.10 ERA (26th) and 1.48 WHIP (27th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .272 batting average, ten home runs, and 30 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Gunnar Hoglund, who is 1-1 in three starts this season, with a 3.78 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 16.2 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the Athletics’ last six games as favorites against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Angels’ last three night games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last six road games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Athletics’ last eight games as favorites against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (264).
- The Athletics rank 26th in the league for ERA this season (5.10).
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for steals this season (19).
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (115).
Athletics vs Angels Prediction
The Athletics won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last five. Although Game 1 produced only seven runs, I am going with Over in this one. Seven of the A’s last ten games went Over, and I expect a high-scoring game because rookie Hoglund showed his inexperience and weaknesses in his latest start when he allowed four runs. Kyle Hendricks, on the other hand, surrendered 3+ runs in five of his last six starts. He will get hit early in this one. Back the Over.