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Baltimore Orioles vs LA Angels Prediction 3-31-24 Picks

Los Angeles Angels (0-2) vs. Baltimore Orioles (2-0)
March 31, 2024 1:35 pm EDT
The Line: Baltimore Orioles -150 / Los Angeles Angels +130; Over/Under: +8.5
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In this article we will formulate a Los Angeles Angels vs Baltimore Orioles betting prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, March 31st at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

  • The Angels recent form and recent player performance 
  • The Orioles recent form and recent play performance
  • Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Los Angeles
  • Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Baltimore
  • Recent betting trends in games played between Los Angeles and Baltimore 
  • A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Los Angeles and Baltimore

Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels are 0-2 this season after they lost Game 2 by a score of 13-4. The Angels trailed 13-1 heading into the ninth inning, but they were able to score three runs to make it look a little closer. Los Angeles dropped Game 1 of the series by a score of 11-3 and their pitching staff has been shelled. The Los Angeles offense has scored seven runs with a .188 batting average and a .235 on base percentage. Mike Trout is batting .333 with one home run and one RBI through two games. The Angels pitching staff has an 11.81 ERA with a 2.00 WHIP and a .338 opponent batting average. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Reid Detmers, who was 4-10 with a 4.48 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 148.2 innings pitched last year. The Angels will take on the Marlins in a series after this one. 

Orioles Preview

The Baltimore Orioles are 2-0 this year after dominating the first two games in this series. Baltimore won Game 1 by a score of 11-3 and they have scored 24 runs in just two games. The Baltimore offense has scored 24 runs with a .338 batting average and a .390 on base percentage so far this year. Gunnar Henderson is batting .500 with one home run and three RBI’s through two games for the Orioles. The Baltimore pitching staff has a 3.00 ERA with a 0.89 WHIP and a .188 opponent batting average. The projected starting pitcher for Baltimore is Tyler Wells, who was 7-6 with a 3.64 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP over 118.2 innings pitched last season. Following this series with LAA, the Orioles will play against the Royals.  

Baltimore Orioles Team Facts

  • The Orioles have won each of their last eight games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Orioles have covered the run line seven of their last eight games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Orioles have led after 7 innings in each of their last seven day games against the Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
  • The Orioles have won the first inning in each of their last three home games against AL West opponents.
  • The Orioles have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.

Los Angeles Angels Team Facts

  • The Angels have lost eight of their last nine games against AL East opponents.
  • The Angels have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games against the Orioles following a loss.
  • The Angels have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last seven day games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against AL East opponents.
  • The Angels have lost the first inning in each of their last four day games against AL East opponents.
  • The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games against AL East opponents.

Angels vs Orioles Betting Prediction

Baltimore comes into this game looking to stay hot at the plate, as they are averaging 12 runs per game right now. It is only two games into the season for these teams, but the Angels have to be uneasy about what they have seen from their pitching staff. Los Angeles will start Reid Detmers in this matchup, who finished the season pitching very well last year. Baltimore is going with Tyler Wells, who was great for the first half of the season, but was sent down in late July due to some command issues. I really liked what I saw from Wells for most of 2023 and he is going to be an important piece for this Baltimore rotation this year. After watching the Orioles dominate the first two games, I think the only play here is going back with Baltimore to get another win. Take the Orioles here. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Orioles ML

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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