Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 9, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 9, 2025 ,

MLB Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction 4/9

The Los Angeles Angels will play against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, April 09, 2025. The game will take place at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM under the night sky.

Angels vs. Rays Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Angels MoneyLine: 121. The Angels have a strong start to the season with a 7-3 record and have performed well on the road. They are in good form, making them a good value pick as underdogs.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-118). Both teams have solid pitching, with the Rays having a 3.08 ERA and the Angels showing quality starts. This suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • Los Angeles Angels have a strong start this season with a record of 7-3.
  • Tampa Bay Rays are 0-3 on the road this season.
  • Kyren Paris hit a home run in the Angels’ recent game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Kyle Hendricks of the Angels pitched 5 innings with no earned runs against the Rays.
  • Tampa Bay Rays’ Jonathan Aranda hit a home run against the Texas Rangers.

Angels vs Rays Preview

The Los Angeles Angels are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Angels will have Yusei Kikuchi on the mound. He has pitched 12 innings this season with an ERA of 4.50. In his recent game against the Cardinals, Kikuchi allowed three earned runs and two home runs over six innings.

On the other side, the Rays will start Ryan Pepiot. He has an ERA of 2.46 over 11 innings this season. In his last outing against the Pirates, Pepiot gave up two earned runs in five innings. Both pitchers will aim to help their teams secure a win in this night game.

The Rays’ Key Players and Performance

The Tampa Bay Rays have some strong hitters this season. Brandon Lowe has played in 10 games with a batting average of .293. He has hit 3 home runs and driven in 8 runs. Jonathan Aranda is off to a hot start with a .385 batting average in 9 games. Jake Mangum is also contributing with a .407 batting average over 7 games. Ryan Pepiot is set to start for the Rays. He has pitched in 2 games this season. Pepiot has a 2.46 ERA over 11 innings. In his last game against the Pirates, he allowed 2 runs in 5 innings. He struck out 3 batters and walked 3. The Rays’ team stats show a solid start to the season. They have a team batting average of .257, ranking 8th. Their pitching has been strong, with a team ERA of 3.08, ranking 6th. They have allowed only 8 home runs, which is 2nd best. The Rays’ defense and pitching have been key to their early success.

Angels’ Hitters and Pitching Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have some strong hitters this season. Kyren Paris stands out with a .429 batting average in 9 games. He has hit 3 home runs and scored 9 runs. Logan O’Hoppe is also making an impact with 5 home runs and a .367 batting average. Mike Trout’s performance is not as expected this season. He has a .171 batting average over 10 games. However, he has managed to hit 3 home runs and drive in 8 runs. The Angels will look for more from him as the season progresses. Yusei Kikuchi will start on the mound for the Angels. In his two games, he has a 4.50 ERA over 12 innings. His last start against the Cardinals saw him allow 3 runs in 6 innings. The Angels’ team ERA is 4.35, which ranks 17th.

Final Betting Pick

The Angels are a strong pick for the money line at 121. They have a 7-3 record and have done well on the road, winning five out of seven games. Their recent win against the Rays shows they can perform well even as underdogs. The Angels’ top hitters, like Kyren Paris and Logan O’Hoppe, have been consistent, adding to their chances of success.

Choosing the under 8.0 at -118 seems wise given both teams’ solid pitching. The Rays have a team ERA of 3.08, and the Angels have shown quality starts. Ryan Pepiot’s ERA of 2.46 and Yusei Kikuchi’s ability to pitch six innings in recent games suggest a lower-scoring game. Both teams have strong defenses, which could keep the score low.

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