The Los Angeles Angels (3-2) travel to face off against the Miami Marlins (0-6) on Wednesday, April 3rd. This game will be played at loanDepot Park in Miami and televised on BSFL. The Angels are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Marlins are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Marlins. First pitch is set for 1:10 ET.
Angels vs Marlins
The last game of this series between the Angels and Marlins went to the Angels, who were slight underdogs at +121. The Angels picked up a 3-1 win on the road, while the total runs finished at just two.
Both teams finished with six hits, but the Angels were able to do more damage in the game. Aaron Hicks had a big game, going 2/4 with a home run and two RBI. Logan O’Hoppe also drove in two runs for the Angels.
On the mound, Tyler Anderson and Jesus Luzardo both pitched well, but Anderson didn’t give up a run in his seven innings of work. Luis Garcia picked up the save for the Angels, while Luzardo took the loss, giving up three runs in 5 1/3 innings.
Patrick Sandoval Gets The Start For The Angels
Patrick Sandoval will be looking to bounce back from a rough season debut when he takes the mound against the Miami Marlins on the road. In his first start of the season, Sandoval lasted just 1 2/3 innings, giving up five runs on six hits. The left-hander will be looking to put that performance behind him and get back on track against the Marlins.
Angels Offense Breakdown
For the Angels, we have a few player props to keep an eye on. Brandon Drury has the 3rd highest total hits projection on the team and is our top projected player to hit a home run for the Angels. His home run projection is 12th best in today’s slate. Mike Trout is 4th on the team in total hits, but he has the best odds to hit a home run for the Angels and his home run projection is 12th in the league today. Miguel Sanó is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections and 13th in the league. Taylor Ward has the 2nd best total hits projection for the Angels and his home run projection is 16th in today’s slate. Logan O’Hoppe is our top projected Angels player in terms of hitting a home run, and his odds are 12th best in today’s slate. Nolan Schanuel has the highest total hits projection for the Angels and his home run projection is 20th in today’s slate.
A.J. Puk Gets The Start For The Marlins
A.J. Puk will be taking the mound for the Miami Marlins in their home opener against the Los Angeles Angels. Puk started the season with a rough outing, giving up four runs in just two innings of work against the Pirates. He’ll be looking to bounce back and give the Marlins a chance to win in his second start of the season.
Marlins Offense Breakdown
When it comes to the Marlins’ offensive projections, we have Luis Arraez as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits. His total hits projection is 5th best in the league today. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is our top projected home run hitter for the Marlins, with his home run projection being 13th best in the league today. If you’re looking at total hits, Tim Anderson has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team and 23rd best in the league today.
Angels vs Marlins Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Angels vs. Marlins game is to take the Marlins on the money line at -122. We have the Marlins winning this one by a final score of 5-4. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also consider taking the over, as the line is sitting at 8.5 runs, and we have this one finishing with a combined nine runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Patrick Sandoval is projected to finish with seven strikeouts compared to A.J. Puk with five. However, we have Puk finishing with a better ERA and giving up fewer runs than Sandoval.
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Last updated:April 3, 2024 Angels, Marlins