The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels meet Saturday in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park. Here’s a Phillies vs Angels Prediction. This article will include a Phillies vs Angels Pick.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels are 48-49 on the year and play the Mets, Mariners, and Rangers next. The Los Angeles Angels are batting .233 on the season, have a .302 OBP, and a .411 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Angels’ pitching staff has a 4.64 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Los Angeles Angels with 95 hits and 40 RBI, while Zach Neto and Taylor Ward have combined for 168 hits and 100 RBI.
Yusei Kikuchi gets the ball for the Los Angeles Angels, and he is 4-6 with a 3.11 ERA and 115 strikeouts this season. This will be Kikuchi’s second career game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 55-42 on the year and play the Red Sox, Yankees, and White Sox next. The Philadelphia Phillies are batting .255 on the season, have a .328 OBP, and a .405 slugging percentage. The Philadelphia Phillies’ pitching staff has a 3.68 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. Trea Turner leads the Philadelphia Phillies with 113 hits and 40 RBI, while Nick Castellanos and Alec Bohm have combined for 197 hits and 93 RBI.
Taijuan Walker gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he is 3-5 with a 3.55 ERA and 49 strikeouts this season. Walker is 5-3 with a 5.06 ERA and 51 strikeouts in his career against the Los Angeles Angels.
Why the Philadelphia Phillies will win
- The Phillies have won each of their last nine games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Angels have lost seven of their last eight games following a win.
- The Phillies have covered the run line in each of their last six games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against NL East opponents following a win.
- The Phillies have led after 5 innings in 13 of their last 15 home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Phillies have won the first inning in four of their last five home games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Phillies have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against the Angels.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Angels have won each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Phillies have lost each of their last three games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Angels have covered the run line each of their last 13 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games.
- The Angels have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against National League opponents.
- The Angels have won the first inning in four of their last five night games against National League opponents.
Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts
- J.T. Realmuto has recorded a Double in five of his last six home appearances against AL opponents.
- Bryce Harper has hit at least one home run in each of the Phillies’ last five home games against the Angels.
- Alec Bohm has recorded at least one hit in 22 of his last 23 appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
- Taijuan Walker has recorded three or more strikeouts in each of his last nine appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Taijuan Walker has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite against AL West opponents .
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Yusei Kikuchi has recorded six or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine appearances with his team as a road underdog against NL opponents.
- Taylor Ward has hit a home run in four of the Angels’ last five games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Taylor Ward has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 road appearances against NL East opponents.
- Anthony Rendon has recorded at least one Double in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against the Phillies.
Phillies vs Angels Prediction
The Angels are finding ways to win games here and there, but they’re still not a team I’m excited to back. Through 54 road innings, Kikuchi has a 4.33 ERA and a .276 allowed batting average. That’s a large difference from a 1.98 ERA and .218 allowed batting average at home. Walker has allowed three hits and one earned run in his last 8.2 innings. I’m not a fan of bullpen games, but Walker has been decent lately. The Phillies blew a 4-1 lead last night and should be eager to bounce back. With a hittable pitcher on the mound, the Phillies should put up a crooked number. Give me the Phillies.