In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Rays prediction for this MLB showdown on Thursday, April 18th at Tropicana Field.
Angels Complete Late Comeback
The Angels got the hits late on Wednesday and that was enough to secure the one-run victory. The Angels are averaging 4.71 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.06 runs per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league, while the defense is ranked 25th. Getting the start for the Angels will be Griffin Canning, who sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 9.98. Against the Boston Red Sox, he went four innings, giving up nine hits and seven runs.
Rays Look To Bounce Back
The Rays scored four runs on Wednesday, but it wasn’t enough as they were defeated by a run. The Rays are averaging 4.33 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.28 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th, while the pitching is ranked 27th. Getting the start for the Rays will be Ryan Pelpot, who sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 5.40. In his last start against the San Francisco Giants, he went five innings giving up five hits and four runs. If the Rays are going to want to get back on the right track, they are going to need to get a strong start from Pelpot. If Pelpot struggles, this could be a long game.
Tampa Bay Rays Team Facts
- The Rays have won each of their last six games against the Angels following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Rays’ last seven games at Tropicana Field.
- The Rays have trailed after 7 innings in eight of their last 10 games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rays have won the first inning in each of their last three day games against the Angels.
- The Rays have led after 3 innings in each of their last five Thursday day games.
Los Angeles Angels Team Facts
- The Angels have lost each of their last 11 games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last three day games.
- The Angels have lost the first inning in each of their last three day games against AL East opponents.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in five of their last seven games as road underdogs.
Angels vs Rays Prediction
There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Griffin Canning sits with an ERA of 9.98, and he’s going to be destroyed by the Rays here. Pelpot is also going to struggle for the Rays, and the Angels’ offense is going to have no issue running up the score. Both teams are going to have no issue running up the score, and that will be the difference here. Back the over to cash here.