The Los Angeles Angels (25-40) travel to face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (31-35) on Tuesday, June 11th. This game will be played at Chase Field in Phoenix and televised on BSW. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. First pitch is set for 8:40 CT.
Angels vs Diamondbacks
Los Angeles closed out their series vs. the Astros with a 9-7 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at +128 on the money line. It was a big 2nd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Astros could only score three runs in the 3rd, all of which came after the Angels had already scored their first two runs.
Patrick Sandoval got the start for the Angels, going 5 2/3 innings, and picked up the win. He did struggle with his command, giving up three walks and hitting a batter. Logan O’Hoppe was hot at the plate, going 4/5 with a homer and two RBIs.
Los Angeles is 25-40 overall this season, putting them 4th in the AL West. They are 11.5 games behind the Mariners for the division lead. The Angels head into today’s game vs. the Diamondbacks having gone 4-6 across their last 10 and lost two of three in their series vs. the Astros.
At home, the Angels have really struggled, going 11-23 this year. On the road, they are just above .500 at 14-17. So far, they are 1-4 as the favorite and 24-36 as the underdog. The Angels have really struggled in day games this year, going 6-17. They are also just 5-15-1 in series this year.
Despite a losing average run differential on the season, the Angels have been a solid bet on the run line at 37-28. They have been especially good on the road, going 20-11 ATS, compared to just .500 at home. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 37-23 ATS, but have yet to cover in five games as the favorite.
The Los Angeles Angels are on the road today against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with the over/under line set at 9 runs. The Angels have an over/under record of 34-30 this season, with their games averaging a combined 9.0 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, the Angels have a record of 5-5. So far this season, only 7.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.
José Suarez Gets The Start For The Angels
Left-hander José Suarez is getting the start for the Angels today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. He has made 16 appearances this season but has yet to make a start, finishing with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. Most recently, he pitched out of the bullpen on June 2nd, giving up one hit in one-third of an inning of work. Suarez’s ERA for the season is 6.54, along with a WHIP of 1.67. Opponents are batting .260 off Suarez this season. His record for the year is 1-0.
Angels Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Angels offense has been right around the league average in terms of scoring, averaging 4 runs per game. They are also just 8th in home runs, but their team batting average of .236 is the 12th best mark in the league. One area they have struggled is in terms of getting on base, as their team OBP of .299 is just 25th in the MLB.
Both Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are tied for the team lead in homers, with 11, but Ward has been the more consistent hitter this season, batting .247 compared to Adell’s mark of .189. Mike Trout is also near the top of the league in home runs, but he has struggled to just a .220 batting average.
Jake McCarthy and the Diamondbacks’s offense is coming off a big game to close out their series vs. the Padres. Arizona scored nine runs on 15 hits and hit a home run in the 2nd inning. It was a six-run 2nd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Padres could only score three runs, all of which came in the 1st.
Scott McGough got the start for the Diamondbacks, going only two-thirds of an inning. He gave up one earned run, and Arizona pulled him early. Tommy Henry got the win out of the bullpen, going three innings and not giving up a run. He also issued only one walk and struck out six Padres hitters.
Arizona opens their series vs. the Angels with a record of 31-35, which has them 4th in the NL West. Currently, they trail the Dodgers by 9.5 games in the division. Overall, they have gone 15-12 in divisional games this season.
The Diamondbacks have been good at home as the favorite, going 12-9, and they are 15-16 as the home overall. On the road, they are 16-19 this season. Arizona’s win over the Padres in their most recent game gave them a 2-2 split in the series and a 6-4 record over their last 10.
Despite their losing record, the Diamondbacks have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 30-36 overall. They have been especially profitable on the road, where they are 18-17 against the run line. Arizona has been an underdog in most of their games, and they have a winning record against the run line in those contests, going 20-17. Their average run margin in winning games is 4.1, while it is -4.0 in losses.
The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the Los Angeles Angels today, with the over/under line set at 9 runs. The combined run average for Diamondbacks games this season is 9.5 runs, and their over/under record is 31-33. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 5-8-1. The over has hit in three straight games for Arizona.
Jordan Montgomery Gets The Start For The Diamondbacks
Left-hander Jordan Montgomery gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces off against the Angels at home. He has made nine starts this year and has a record of 3-4 with an ERA of 6.80. Montgomery’s WHIP for the season is 1.73, and opponents are batting .310 off him this year. In his last outing, he gave up six earned runs in just two innings of work, taking the loss. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One positive note for Montgomery is that he has turned in four quality starts this year. His ERA at home is 11.81 compared to 6.48 on the road.
Diamondbacks Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Diamondbacks are the 8th highest-scoring team in the MLB, averaging 4.6 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .247, which is the 7th best mark in the league, and they are also among the league leaders in on-base percentage and slugging.
Arizona’s top two home run hitters are Ketel Marte and Christian Walker, who have 13 and 12 home runs, respectively. Marte has been especially hot of late, batting .394 with three homers in his last nine games. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has also gone deep three times in his last nine games while batting .306.
Angels vs Diamondbacks Prediction
Our prediction for this Diamondbacks vs. Angels matchup is to take the Diamondbacks to win with a final score of 6-4. However, with the Diamondbacks being -170 on the money line, we actually like the over, with the line being set at 9 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Jordan Montgomery is predicted to go six innings, and we have him finishing with four strikeouts. As for the Angels, they are projected to finish with eight strikeouts.
Offensively, we have the Diamondbacks finishing with nine hits and the Angels with nine. However, the Diamondbacks are predicted to finish with more home runs, as they are projected to finish with six, compared to the Angels with just two.
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Last updated:June 11, 2024 Angels, Diamondbacks