The Los Angeles Angels and the Cleveland Guardians meet Sunday in MLB action from Progressive Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland Guardians prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Los Angeles Angels will start Jack Kochanowicz in this one and Kochanowicz is 3-6 with a 5.07 ERA and 40 strikeouts this season. This will be Kochanowicz’s second career start against the Guardians. Gavin Williams will get the start for Cleveland here and is 4-3 with a 4.27 ERA and 60 strikeouts this season. This will be Williams’ second career start against the Angels.
Los Angeles Angels Recap
The Los Angeles Angels come into this game looking to bounce back from a 7-5 loss at the hands of the Guardians in Saturday’s matchup to fall to 26-31 on the year. After this series, the Angels will head on the road for a series against the Boston Red Sox.
Angels Drop 6 Of Their Last 7
Logan O’Hoppe has 46 hits including 14 home runs and 30 RBIs while Nolan Schanuel has 53 hits with 9 doubles, a triple, 3 home runs and 14 RBIs. Luis Rengifo has 7 doubles with his 38 hits and Taylor Ward also has 48 hits as well while Mike Trout’s added 9 home runs and 19 RBIs so far this season. Jorge Soler also has 10 doubles, 8 home runs and 23 RBIs, but also has 62 strikeouts so far this season. Kyren Paris has also chipped in 24 hits with a triple, 6 home runs and 11 RBIs in addition to 7 stolen bases. Ward has also chipped in 11 doubles, 16 home runs and 38 RBIs but has a team-high 65 strikeouts while Zach Neto has 10 doubles, 9 home runs, 20 RBIs and 8 stolen bases.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Angels have won eight of their last nine games as road underdogs.
- The Guardians have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Angels have covered the run line in eight of their last nine road games.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against the Angels following a win.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Logan O’Hoppe has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances with the Angels as underdogs against the Guardians.
- Taylor Ward has recorded at least one RBI in seven of the Angels’ last eight road games.
- Logan O’Hoppe has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances against the Guardians.
- Taylor Ward has scored at least one run in seven of the Angels’ last eight road games.
- Taylor Ward has recorded at least one hit in each of the Angels’ last 10 road games.
- Chris Taylor has recorded a Double in three of his last four road appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Taylor Ward ranks T5th in the league in Home Runs (16) this season.
Cleveland Guardians Recap
The Cleveland Guardians come into this game looking to build on their 7-5 win over the Angels to improve to 31-26 this season. After this series, the Guardians will head on the road for a series with the New York Yankees.
Guardians Alternate Wins & Losses In Four Straight
Steven Kwan leads the Guardians with 70 hits as part of a .315 batting average and 5 home runs, 13 doubles and 20 RBIs. Kyle Manzardo has 37 hits with 6 doubles, 2 triples, 10 home runs and 28 RBIs as well this year. Gabriel Arias has 11 doubles but also 56 strikeouts and Manzardo has 56 strikeouts so far this season. Arias has also added 4 home runs and 24 RBIs and Jose Ramirez has chipped in 10 home runs and 28 RBIs. Carlos Santana has also added 48 hits with 7 home runs and 29 RBIs as well this season.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Guardians have won each of their last 11 day games against the Angels following a win.
- The Angels have lost each of their last 10 day games against the Guardians following a road loss.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last six day games against AL West opponents following a home win.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Jose Ramirez has hit a home run in three of the Guardians’ last four games as home favorites.
- Carlos Santana has recorded an RBI in each of his last five appearances in day games.
- Carlos Santana has scored a run in each of his last seven appearances against the Angels at Progressive Field.
- Carlos Santana has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with his team as a home favorite against AL West opponents.
- Steven Kwan has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 10 appearances against AL opponents.
- Will Brennan has recorded at least one Double in each of his last three appearances with the Guardians as favorites against AL opponents.
- Steven Kwan ranks T4th in the league in Hits (70) this season.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Guardians’ last five day games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Angels’ last five day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland Guardians Prediction
I’m on the Angels in this one. I’m just not a fan of Gavin Williams and I’ve seen him get hit hard plenty over his time in the major leagues up to this point. Jack Kochanowicz has had his fair share of struggles as well, but the Angels have hit righties decently over the last little bit and have an edge in form out of the bullpen. I think this game should be lined closer to a coin flip, so give me the Angels and the plus money.