The Milwaukee Brewers (42-29) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Angels (28-43) on Monday, June 17th. This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim and televised on BSW. The Brewers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Angels are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Giants. First pitch is set for 8:38 CT.
Brewers vs Angels
The Brewers’s offense was carried by Willy Adames in their most recent game vs. the Reds. Adames went 1/4 with a homer and three RBIs. The Brewers really needed his big game, as they only scored five runs on eight hits and didnjson’t have another player with more than one hit.
Colin Rea started for the Brewers, going six innings and giving up just two runs on four hits. He only had six strikeouts in the outing and got the win.
Milwaukee heads into today’s road matchup vs. the Angels with a record of 42-29, putting them 1st in the NL Central. They currently lead the Cardinals by 6.5 games. The Brewers have won two straight games, and they closed out their series vs. the Reds with a win.
At home, the Brewers have gone 22-12 this year, and they are above .500 at 20-17 on the road. As the favorite, the Brewers are 23-13 this year, and they are 19-16 as the underdog. Milwaukee’s overall series record is 14-7-2, and they have won three straight series.
When the Brewers are on the road, they are a solid bet to cover the run line, as they are 21-16 in those games. They have a run differential of +0.9 runs per game on the road, which is also their overall run differential. They have been a better bet to cover the run line as the underdog, going 23-12 in those games.
The Milwaukee Brewers are on the road today against the Los Angeles Angels, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Brewers have had a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 38-31. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 18-13. Overall, 15.5% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.
Carlos Rodriguez Gets The Start For The Brewers
Carlos Rodriguez is on the mound for the Brewers today, as they take on the Angels. Rodriguez is coming off a start against the Blue Jays in which he took the loss, going just 3 2/3 innings and giving up 2 earned runs on 7 hits.
Brewers Offense Breakdown
Overall, the Brewers are 7th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .254, which is the 4th best mark in the league. Milwaukee also does a good job of getting on base, as they have the 3rd best on-base percentage in the league.
William Contreras and Willy Adames have been the Brewers’ top power threats this season, with Contreras hitting 9 homers and Adames leading the team with 12. Adames is also 6th in the league in RBIs, while Contreras is 9th. Christian Yelich is currently on a 5-game hitting streak and is batting .474 over his last five games.
The Angels will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Giants with a 13-6 loss. Los Angeles was the +140 underdog on the road going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Angels, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Giants scored nine times in the 4th.
Ben Joyce got the start for the Angels and took the loss. He only lasted two innings, giving up nine earned runs. Offensively, the Angels scored their six runs on nine hits and only had one home run.
Los Angeles is 28-43 overall and is 13.5 games behind the Mariners for the AL West lead. So far, they are 5-7 in the division and have really struggled at home, going 11-23. The Angels have been better on the road, where they are 17-20 this season.
As the home underdog, the Angels are 10-20 this year and are 27-39 as the underdog overall. Los Angeles’ series record is 6-16-1, and they won their most recent series vs. the Giants. Heading into today’s game, the Angels are 5-5 over their last 10.
The Angels have been a solid run line bet this season, posting a 40-31 record. They have been especially good on the road, going 23-14 against the run line. Despite their overall success, they have struggled to cover the run line as favorites, going 0-5. They have been much better as underdogs, going 40-26.
The Angels have been involved in high-scoring games this season, as their combined run average is 9.3 runs per game. Their over/under record is 39-31, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone over 17 times and under 14 times. Overall, 22.5% of their games have had an over/under line of 8.5 runs or higher.
José Soriano Gets The Start For The Angels
Right-hander José Soriano is getting the start for the Angels today as he faces off against the Brewers. So far this season, he has made 13 starts and five of them have been quality starts. Soriano’s ERA for the season is 3.48, along with a record of 4-5. In his 14 appearances, he has a WHIP of 1.18 and is coming off a start in which he went eight innings, giving up two earned runs and picking up the win. Soriano has won each of his last two starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.47 strikeouts and 3.48 walks.
Angels Offense Breakdown
Los Angeles comes into the game averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, putting up 4.3 runs per contest. As a team, the Angels are batting .240, which is 14th in the MLB right now. Their team on-base percentage of .305 is also 16th in the league.
Over the team’s last six games, Logan O’Hoppe has been on fire, going 11/22 with two homers and five RBIs. For the season, he is batting .317. Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are tied for the team lead with 12 homers, but Ward has the better batting average of the two, hitting just .193 this season.
Brewers vs Angels Prediction
Our predicted score for this Brewers vs. Angels matchup is 6-4 in favor of the Brewers. With the money line sitting at -109, we see this as a great payout for a Brewers win.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Carlos Rodriguez finishing with around five strikeouts compared to José Soriano with six. However, Soriano is projected to go longer in this one.
Offensively, the Brewers have a higher projected home run total than the Angels, and they also have a higher predicted hit total. If you’re looking for a final score, we have the Angels finishing with four runs compared to the Brewers with six.
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Last updated:June 17, 2024 Angels, Brewers