In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Rays prediction for this MLB showdown on Wednesday, April 17th at Tropicana Field. We will take a look at:
-The Los Angeles Angels recent form and recent player performance
-The Tampa Bay Rays recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving the Angels
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving the Rays
-Recent betting trends in games played between the Angels and Rays.
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Angels and Rays.
The Angels Don’t Deserve Mike Trout
The Angels continue to find a way to lose games, and on Tuesday was no different. In the 9th inning, a simple throw to first base from the pitcher wasn’t made and that led to the tying run scoring. The Angels are averaging 4.63 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.94 runs per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 24th. Getting the start for the Angels will be Reid Detmers who sits with a 3-0 record and an ERA of 1.04. In the last start against the Boston Red Sox, Detmers went 6.1 innings, giving up three hits and zero runs.
Rays Win Thriller
It took until the 13th inning, but the Rays were able to secure the victory on Tuesday. Amed Rosario finished with a hit and two RBIs. The Rays are averaging 4.18 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.24 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 26th. Getting the start for the Rays will be Zack Littell who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 1.17. In his last start against the Angels, he went 4.1 innings giving up six hits and one run. The Rays will take on the Mets after this series.
Tampa Bay Rays Team Facts
- The Rays have won each of their last nine games at Tropicana Field following an extra innings win.
- The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine Wednesday home games against AL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rays’ last four games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rays have trailed after 7 innings in seven of their last nine games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
Los Angeles Angels Team Facts
- The Angels have won each of their last six night games following a loss.
- The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as road underdogs.
- The Angels have led after 7 innings in four of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in four of their last six games as road underdogs.
Angels vs Rays Prediction
The Angels and Rays are going to both struggle to get the offense going here. Detmers has been dominant heading into this game, and Little sits with an ERA of 1.17. Both offenses are going to really struggle to get the offense going here, and that is going to be the difference. Neither team is going to finish with more than three runs, and this game will end up staying under the total.