In this article, we will formulate a LA Angels vs Detroit Tigers Prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, June 27th at Angel Stadium.
Tigers Coming Off Another Loss
The Tigers have had some issues this season, and they are struggling again right now. On Wednesday, the Tigers’ offense only scored two runs while the pitching gave up six runs. Matt Vierling was the only real bright spot, hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. Detroit on the season is averaging 4.08 runs, while their pitching 4.26 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 13th. Riley Greene has hit 15 home runs and driven in 41 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Tigers will be Jack Flaherty, who sits with a 5-4 record and an EREA of 2.42. In his last start against the White Sox, he went 5.2 innings giving up five hits and one run.
Why the Tigers Will Beat the Angels
- The road team has won each of the last seven games between the Tigers and Angels.
- The Angels have lost 12 of their last 13 home games against AL Central opponents.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last six road games against American League opponents following a home loss.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against AL Central opponents following a win.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Angels Swept The A’s
The Angels found success this week, and they were able to sweep the Oakland Athletics. On Wednesday, the Angels were able to secure the 5-2 victory. Roansy Contreras went three innings giving up one run and then the pitching really locked down. The Angels are averaging 4.09 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.05 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league, while the pitching is ranked 28th. Taylor Ward has hit 14 home runs and driven in 41 RBis. Getting the start for the Angels will be Davis Daniel, and he will be making his first start of the season. He sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 2.19. He had nine strikeouts, and he has a WHIP of 1.30. The Angels will face the A’s and Cubs following this series.
LA Angels vs Detroit Tigers Prediction
The Tigers are going to find success here. Flaherty sits with an ERA of 2.42 and in his last start he gave up only one run. The Tigers’ offense has been inconsistent, but Daniel is going to struggle in his first start, and the Tigers’ offense is going to get out to a fast start. The Angels pitching is giving up 5.05 runs per game, and they are going to give up at least that here. Back the Tigers on the money line.