The Los Angeles Angels (36-47) travel to face off against the Oakland Athletics (30-56) on Tuesday, July 2nd. This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland and televised on NSPCA. Both the Angels and Athletics are looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. First pitch is set for 8:40 CT.
Angels vs. Athletics Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Angels (-113)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Angels have won 10 of their last 15 games, indicating strong recent form.
- In their last series against the Athletics, the Angels swept all three games, scoring an average of 5.67 runs per game.
- The Angels have scored 5 or more runs in 10 of their last 15 games, showcasing consistent offensive production.
- In the last 15 games, the Angels have a run differential of +12, indicating they are outscoring their opponents significantly.
- The Athletics have lost 8 of their last 10 games, showing a trend of poor performance.
Angels vs Athletics
The Athletics Took The Last Game Of This Series
Los Angeles is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 7-6 loss to Detroit, Jo Adell went 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs, and Zach Neto went 1/4 with a homer and three RBIs. The Angels also got a good start from Jaime Barria, going 4 1/3 innings and giving up just two runs on three hits. However, they couldn’t close things out, and Tyler Anderson took the loss out of the bullpen.
Anderson was especially roughed up in the 7th inning, as the Tigers scored five runs in the inning. The Angels were the -109 favorite at home going into the game.
So far this season, the Angels have been more profitable against the run line as underdogs, with a 45-29 record. Overall, their run line record is 48-35, and the average run margin in their games is -0.8 runs per game. The over/under record in Angels games is 43-38, with an average of 9.1 runs per game.
Los Angeles is 4th in the AL West, 9.5 games behind the Mariners, with a 36-47 record. They have won two straight series and are 8-7 vs. AL West teams. As underdogs, the Angels have a 32-42 record, and as favorites, they are 4-5. In today’s game, the over/under line is 8 runs, and the Angels have a 10-6-1 O/U record when the line is set at 8 runs.
José Soriano Gets The Start For The Angels
So far this season, José Soriano has made 13 starts and has a record of 4-5. His ERA is 3.48, along with a WHIP of 1.18. Soriano has pitched much better on the road, coming in with a record of 3-1 and an ERA of 2.37. At home, his ERA is 7.85, and he has a record of 1-4. Soriano’s most recent outing was on June 12th, where he picked up the win, going eight innings and giving up two earned runs. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight outings.
Angels Offense Breakdown
Los Angeles comes into today’s game with the 19th ranked scoring offense in the MLB, averaging 4.2 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .238, which is 15th in the league. The Angels have been pretty good at avoiding strikeouts this season, as their 8 strikeouts per game is 17th in the league.
Over his last five games, Luis Rengifo is hitting .450, and he also has two homers during this stretch. For the season, he is batting .317 and is on a five-game hitting streak. Taylor Ward is the team’s top power threat, as his 14 homers is 1st on the team and 12th in the league. However, he is batting just .243 for the season.
The Athletics Took The Last Game Of This Series
The Athletics wrapped up their series vs. the Diamondbacks with a 5-1 loss on the road. Oakland was the +167 underdog going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Athletics, as they got on the board with a run in the 5th inning but gave up the lead right away as the Diamondbacks scored three times in the bottom of the 5th.
Oakland started Luis Medina, and he took the loss, going six innings and giving up four earned runs on four hits. Zack Gelof had only one hit, but it was a home run, and Kyle McCann had a good day at the plate, going 2/4 with a run scored.
Both the A’s and the Angels have struggled against the run line this season. Oakland is 39-39 as the underdog, while the Angels are 24-54 in that role. The over/under line for today’s game is set at 8 runs, and the A’s O/U record in games with that line is 11-12-1.
The Angels are 9.5 games behind the AL West leaders and 1.5 games out of a Wild Card spot, while the A’s are in last place in the division, 17 games behind the Mariners. Oakland’s overall record is 30-56, and they have a 6-17 record against AL West teams this season.
Mitch Spence Gets The Start For The Athletics
Mitch Spence will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Angels today, as he gave up six earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Before that start, he had turned in three straight outings in which he didn’t give up more than two earned runs. Spence has made two quality starts this year and has a record of 4-4 with a 4.35 ERA. Opponents are batting .253 off the right-hander this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.38 strikeouts and just 2.11 walks.
Athletics Offense Breakdown
As a team, the Athletics are averaging just 3.6 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the MLB. They are also near the bottom of the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. However, they have been one of the better home run hitting teams in the league, and their team ISO of .151 is 12th best in the league.
Over his last 10 games, Brent Rooker is batting .263 with two homers, and Shea Langeliers has also gone deep twice during this stretch, but he is batting just .240. For the season, Rooker is hitting .261 with a team-high 47 RBIs, and Langeliers is 2nd on the team with 41 RBIs.
Angels vs Athletics Prediction
Our predicted final score for this Angels and Athletics matchup is 6-4 in favor of the Angels. Given that they are on the road, you can get the Angels on the money line at -113, and that is our recommended bet for this game.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Jose Soriano finishing with six strikeouts, which would have him as the ninth highest among starters. As for Mitch Spence, we have him ending the game with six strikeouts, which would have him as the 10th highest.
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Last updated:July 2, 2024 Angels, Athletics