The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels meet Monday in MLB game 1 action at Angel Stadium. Here’s a Philadelphia Phillies vs LA Angels prediction.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies have won their last 4 games and just beat the Reds and Padres. The Philadelphia Phillies have scored 22 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 straight games. The Philadelphia Phillies have won 10 of their last 11 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Trea Turner leads the Philadelphia Phillies with 41 hits and 9 RBI, while Alec Bohm and Brandon Marsh have combined for 63 hits and 42 RBI.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels have lost 4 straight games, which includes losses to the Orioles and Twins. The Los Angeles Angels have scored 13 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 4 of their last 5 games. The Los Angeles Angels have lost 5 of their last 7 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Taylor Ward leads the Los Angeles Angels with 30 hits and 23 RBI, while Mike Trout and Logan O’Hoppe have combined for 48 hits and 23 RBI.
Philadelphia Phillies vs LA Angels Pitching Matchup
Cristopher Sanchez gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he is 1-3 with a 2.96 ERA and 28 strikeouts this season. Sanchez has allowed 1 earned run in each of his first 3 starts, and he hasn’t allowed a home run through 24.1 innings. Sanchez has a 4.91 ERA and .294 allowed batting average in 7.1 road innings. Sanchez is 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 7 strikeouts in his career against the Los Angeles Angels.
Griffin Canning gets the ball for the Los Angeles Angels, and he is 1-3 with a 7.50 ERA and 20 strikeouts this season. Canning has allowed 20 earned runs in 24 innings and is allowing a .306 batting average. It’s been a disaster of a season so far for Canning, who is in his fifth season. This will be Canning’s first career game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Los Angeles Angels Team Facts
- The Angels have won each of their last four games as underdogs against NL East opponents.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line seven of their last eight games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last five Monday games against NL East opponents.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games as underdogs against NL East opponents.
Philadelphia Phillies Team Facts
- The Phillies have won each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Phillies have covered the run line in each of their last six night games against AL West opponents.
- The Phillies have won the first inning in each of their last three night games.
- The Phillies have led after 3 innings in each of their last six night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Phillies’ last four night games.
Philadelphia Phillies vs LA Angels prediction
The Phillies and Angels are heading in different directions, if last week is a sign of things to come. To make matters worse, Griffin Canning is on the mound for the Angels, a pitcher who has been a train wreck through 24 innings, and the Phillies’ lineup isn’t one you find your footing against. While Cristopher Sanchez has had his issues on the road, he’s been solid overall. This is a mismatch, and you can argue the Phillies should be stronger favorites. Give me the Phillies and the more than reasonable price.