In this article, we will formulate a Rays vs Angels prediction for this MLB showdown on Tuesday, April 9th at Angel Stadium. We will take a look at:
-The Tampa Bay Rays 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 Rays and Angels.
Rays Have Been Disappointing
The Rays have been disappointing, and on Monday they looked bad again. The Rays scored only one run, and they ended up losing by six. The Rays are averaging 4.4 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.3 runs per game. The Rays need to find a way to get the offense going here. Getting the start for the Rays will be Aaron Civale, and he sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 1.50. In his last start against the Rangers, he went six innings giving up four hits and one run.
Can Angels Offense Be Strong Again Here
The Angels’ offense scored seven runs on Monday, and they are going to look for the offense to be good again here. The Angels are averaging 4.56 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.89 runs per game. Mike Trout has hit five home runs and driven in six RBIs. Getting the start for the Angels will be Patrick Sandoval, who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 6.14. In his last start against the Marlins, he went 5.2 innings giving up four hits and two runs.
Los Angeles Angels Team Facts
- The Angels have lost each of their last eight games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last four games between the Rays and Angels.
Tampa Bay Rays Team Facts
- The underdogs have won five of the Rays’ last six games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
- The Rays have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rays have trailed after 7 innings in seven of their last eight games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rays have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three road night games.
- The Rays have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last six games as favorites against AL West opponents.
Rays vs Angels Prediction
The Rays’ offense has been an issue, and they are going to struggle again to score. Sandoval was good in his last start, giving up only two runs, and he’s going to step up again here. The Rays are averaging only 4.4 runs, and they are going to struggle to get to the three run mark here. The Angels might not run up the score, but they will score enough to get the job done. Back the Angels.