In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Red Sox prediction for this MLB showdown on Friday, April 12th at Fenway Park. We will take a look at:
-The Los Angeles Angels recent form and recent player performance
-The Boston Red Sox recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Angels and Red Sox.
Angels Have Lost Two Straight Games
The Angels are struggling heading into this game, and they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Angels scored only two runs. The Rays are averaging 4.5 runs, while their defense is giving up 5.33 runs per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league, while the defense is ranked 27th. Getting the start for the Angels will be Reid Detmers who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 1.64. In his last start against the Red Sox he went six innings giving up three hits and one run.
Red Sox Blow Game on Thursday
The Red Sox faced off against the Orioles on Thursday, and they blew it. The Orioles gave ups six runs in the 10th inning and that was the difference as they were defeated. Jarren Duran had a strong game, finishing with two hits, one run and one RBI. The Red Sox are averaging 4.67 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.17 runs per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league, while the defense is ranked 3rd.
Boston Red Sox Team Facts
- The Red Sox have lost each of their last 11 night games following a home loss.
- The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 12 night games following a home loss.
- The Red Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against the Angels at Fenway Park.
- The Red Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against American League opponents.
- The Red Sox have led after 7 innings in each of their last five Friday games against the Angels at Fenway Park.
Los Angeles Angels Team Facts
- The Angels have lost each of their last 10 Friday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line each of their last 10 Friday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five Friday games.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six night games at Fenway Park against American League opponents.
- The Angels have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last four games at Fenway Park against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
Angels vs Red Sox Prediction
The Angles are going to have no issue getting the job done here. Detmers sits with an ERA of 1.64 and in his last start he gave up only one run. The Red Sox’s offense overall this season has been fine, but they are going to really struggle here. Look for the Angels to score at least six runs here, and that is going to be the difference here. Back the Angels to pick up a win on the money line.