Boston Red Sox (6-2) vs. LA Angels (4-3)
April 7, 2024 4:07 pm EDT
The Line: LA Angels -120 / Boston Red Sox +102; Over/Under: +8.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Red Sox vs Angels betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Sunday, April 7th 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 the Red Sox vs Angels.
Red Sox Need to Get Offense Going Here
The Red Sox offense really struggled on Saturday, scoring only one run, and they need to find a way to get the offense going here. The Red Sox are averaging 4.22 runs, while their pitching is giving up 2.4 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th, while the defense is ranked 2nd. The offense is ranked 18th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 2nd. Getting the start for the Red Sox will be Tanner Houck who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 0.00. Against the A’s he went six innings giving up three hits and zero runs.
Angels Pitching Dominated on Saturday
The Angels had good pitching on Saturday, and it’s going to need to be the same again here. Reid Detmers went six innings, giving up three hits and one run. He had 12 strikeouts. The Angels are averaging 4.88 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.13 runs per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 21st. Taylor Ward had a strong game, putting up three home runs and eight RBIs. The Angels will meet the Rays following this series.
Los Angeles Angels Team Facts
- The Angels have lost each of their last seven games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Angels have covered the run line in 16 of their last 17 games as underdogs against the Red Sox.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six home games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last six home games against AL East opponents.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five home games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
Boston Red Sox Team Facts
- The Red Sox have won each of their last eight games as road favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last eight Sunday road games.
- The Red Sox have led after 7 innings in each of their last five Sunday games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Red Sox’s last five day games.
- The Red Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Red Sox vs Angels Betting Prediction
The Red Sox got good pitching on Saturday night, and it’s going to be much of the same here. Houck sits with an ERA of 0.00, and he’s going to step up again here. The Red Sox’s offense is averaging 4.22 runs per game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Both teams aren’t going to score more than three runs and that will be the difference here. Back the under to cash.
