The Los Angeles Angels (0-2) travel to face off against the Baltimore Orioles (2-0) on Sunday, March 31st. This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore and televised on BSW. The Orioles are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Angels are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Angels. First pitch is set for 1:35 ET.
Angels vs Orioles
The Orioles offense exploded in the last game of this series against the Angels, putting up 13 runs in a 13-4 win. Despite the lopsided scoreline, the Angels actually had more hits than the Orioles, finishing with ten compared to the Orioles’ 14 hits.
Grayson Rodriguez got the start for Baltimore and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. On the other side, Griffin Canning took the loss, giving up five earned runs in his five innings of work.
The Orioles didn’t take control of this game until the 6th inning when they put up nine runs. The Angels did respond by scoring one run in the 8th inning, but the Orioles put the game out of reach with a nine-run 6th inning.
Reid Detmers Gets The Start For The Angels
Reid Detmers is coming off a season in which he made 28 starts and finished with a record of 4-10. His ERA for the season was 4.48, and he finished with a WHIP of 1.35. Opponents hit .241 against Detmers, and his FIP for the season was 4.13. He finished the season with nine quality starts and allowed a total of 19 home runs. On the season, Detmers averaged 10.17 strikeouts per nine innings and finished with a K/BB ratio of 2.8.
Angels Offense Breakdown
Our player projections have Logan O’Hoppe as the top home run hitter for the Angels in this game, and his home run projection is 9th best in the league today. If you’re looking for a player to have a big game at the plate, we have Taylor Ward as our top projected Angels hitter in terms of total hits. Brandon Drury and Mike Trout are both tied for the 2nd best odds to hit a home run on the team, and their home run projections are 11th best in the league today.
Tyler Wells Gets The Start For The Orioles
Tyler Wells is coming off a season in which he made 20 starts and 25 appearances for the Baltimore Orioles. His record for the season was 7-6, and he finished the year with an ERA of 3.64. Wells’ WHIP for the season was .99, and he averaged 8.87 strikeouts per nine innings. On the season, he allowed 25 home runs and finished with a BB/9 of 2.58. Wells’ batting average allowed for the season was .191, and his on-base percentage allowed was .253.
Orioles Offense Breakdown
When looking at the Orioles’ hitting projections, Adley Rutschman is not only expected to have the most hits on the team, but his total is 15th best in the league today. He also has the 3rd best odds to hit a home run for the Orioles, with his home run projection ranking 15th in the league. If you’re looking for a player to hit a home run, Gunnar Henderson has the 2nd best odds on the team and 9th best in the league today.
Angels vs Orioles Prediction
With the Orioles at -159 to pick up a win, this is where we would recommend placing your money. We have the Orioles taking this one 6-5, and with the payout, we see this as a good value.
Looking at some potential player props, Reid Detmers is projected to finish with seven strikeouts. As for Tyler Wells, he is predicted to finish with five K’s.
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Last updated:March 31, 2024 Angels, Orioles