The Los Angeles Angels and the Tampa Bay Rays meet Tuesday in MLB action from Tropicana Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays prediction.
Los Angeles Angels Team Preview
The Los Angeles Angels come into this one looking to build on their 7-3 win over the Rays in Monday’s series opener. Mike Trout leads the Angels with 7 home runs along with a .290 batting average and 18 hits while Taylor Ward has a team-high 21 hits with 6 home runs and a pair of doubles as well as a team-leading 19 RBIs. Logan O’Hoppe has a team-high .364 batting average and a .451 OBP while Zach Neto has the dubious distinction of leading the Halos with 16 strikeouts so far this season. Jose Soriano will start this one for the Angels and is 0-2 with a 6.30 ERA and 9 strikeouts this season. The Angels will face the Reds following this series.
Los Angeles Angels Team Facts
- The Angels have lost each of their last 10 games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games against American League opponents following a win.
Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays come into this one looking to bounce back from a disappointing showing in Monday’s matchup. Isaac Paredes leads the Rays with 5 home runs and 12 RBIs while Jose Siri has a team-high 24 strikeouts with a team-high 4 doubles while Amed Rosario also has 4 doubles as well. Yandy Diaz also has 10 RBIs while Siti has a team-high 6 stolen bases. Jose Caballero also has 5 stolen bases as well this season. Aaron Civale will get the start for the Rays in this one and is 2-1 with a 2.12 ERA and 18 strikeouts this season. The Rays will take on the Yankees after this series.
Tampa Bay Rays Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Rays’ last five games at Tropicana Field.
- The Rays have covered the run line in each of their last eight Tuesday night games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rays’ last three games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rays have led after 5 innings in each of their last six Tuesday night games.
- The Rays have trailed after 7 innings in six of their last eight games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
Angels vs Rays Prediction
I’m on the over here. I can’t trust the Rays enough to back them here because even if Civale has a solid outing, the Rays’ once strong bullpen has let this team down more often than not. On the other side of the coin, Soriano’s been no prize either, and I think this is a game ear-marked for runs, runs and more runs. Give me the over in this one.