The Boston Red Sox (6-3) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Angels (5-3) on Sunday, April 7th. This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim and televised on MLBN. The Angels are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Red Sox are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Red Sox. First pitch is set for 4:07 ET.
Red Sox vs Angels
The Angels picked up a 2-1 win over the Red Sox in the last game of this series. Los Angeles closed as a slight favorite (-119), while the Red Sox went off at -101. Despite only getting three hits, the Red Sox had 14 strikeouts, while the Angels struck out just 10 times.
Neither team hit a home run in the game, and the Red Sox actually took a 1-0 lead into the 6th inning. However, the Angels put up both of their runs in the 6th and held on for the win. Carlos Estevez picked up the save for the Angels, while Reid Detmers had a quality start, going six innings and striking out 12.
Luis Rengifo and Zach Neto each had two hits for the Angels, who didn’t have a single player hit a home run. Garrett Whitlock started for the Red Sox and didn’t give up a run in his 4 1/3 innings of work, but he didn’t go deep enough to factor into the decision.
Tanner Houck Gets The Start For The Red Sox
Tanner Houck has been lights out on the mound so far this season, as he is coming off a start in which he went 6 innings, struck out 10, and allowed just 3 hits. He picked up the win in that outing against the Athletics.
Red Sox Offense Breakdown
For the Red Sox, Rafael Devers has the highest total hits projection on the team and is 25th in the league in that category today. He also has the best odds to hit a home run on the team and is 9th in the league in that category. Pablo Reyes is 2nd on the team in total hits and 26th in the league. Triston Casas is 3rd on the team in total hits and has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run for the Red Sox, with the 10th best odds in the league.
Chase Silseth Gets The Start For The Angels
Chase Silseth is getting the start for the Angels today, taking on the Red Sox at home. Silseth’s first start of the season came on the road against the Marlins, where he went 3 innings, giving up 4 runs on 5 hits.
Angels Offense Breakdown
For the Angels, we have Mike Trout with the 5th highest total hits projection on the team, but he does have the highest home run projection on the team and the 10th highest in the league today. Aaron Hicks is 2nd on the team in total hits, and his total hits projection is 25th in the league today. Taylor Ward has the highest total hits projection on the team and Logan O’Hoppe has the 2nd highest home run projection on the team and 11th in the league today.
Red Sox vs Angels Prediction
Our predicted final score for this game is 5-4 in favor of the Angels. With the Angels at -107 on the money line, this is the way we recommend playing this one.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Tanner Houck is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, while Angels starter Chase Silseth is projected to finish with seven as well. However, we have Silseth finishing with a better chance to pick up the win.
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Last updated:April 7, 2024 Angels, Red Sox