In this article, we will formulate an LA Angels vs Boston Red Sox prediction for this MLB showdown on Friday, April 5th at Angel Stadium. We will take a look at:
-The Boston Red Sox recent form and recent player performance
-The Los Angeles Angels recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Red Sox and the Angels
Red Sox Have Won Four Games in a Row
The Red Sox are playing well, and they have won four games in a row. In the last game against the Oakland Athletics, the Red Sox only scored a run, but the pitching was lights out, and they still won. Nick Pivetta went five innings, giving up five hits and zero runs. Getting the start for the Red Sox in this game will be Kutter Crawford, and he sits with an ERA of 0.00, and he has seven strikeouts. Against the Seattle Mariners, he went six innings giving up three hits and one run.
Angels Look for Fifth Straight Win
The Angels are playing well heading into this game, and they have won four games in a row. In the last game against the Miami Marlins, the Angles scored 10 runs, and they ended up winning by eight runs. Taylor Ward had a strong game, putting up three hits, two RBIs, and one home run. Getting the start for the Angels will be Griffin Canning, who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 9.00. The Angels will meet the Rays after this series.
Los Angeles Angels Team Facts
- The Angels have lost each of their last seven games against American League opponents following a road win.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 11 games as home favorites against American League opponents following a road win.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last six games against AL East opponents.
- The Angels have trailed after 7 innings in six of their last eight home openers as favorites.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last six games as home favorites.
Boston Red Sox Team Facts
- The Red Sox have won each of their last eight Friday games against the Angels.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in 12 of the Red Sox’s last 13 games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
- The Red Sox have led after 7 innings in each of their last eight Friday games against the Angels.
- The Red Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last eight Friday games against the Angels.
- The Red Sox have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Red Sox vs Angels
The Red Sox and Angels both have a ton of confidence heading into this game, but only one player can come out on top here. Griffin Canning really struggled in his first start of the season, and he’s going to really struggle in this game. The Red Sox’s offense has confidence, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Back the Red Sox on the money line to cash here.