The Baltimore Orioles (14-7) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Angels (9-13) on Monday, April 22nd. This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim and televised on MLBN. The Orioles are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Angels are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Royals. First pitch is set for 9:38 ET.
Orioles vs Angels
The Orioles’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Royals, closing out their series with a 5-0 win. After going on to score two runs in the 3rd inning, the Orioles added another two runs in the 6th to put things out of reach. Baltimore was the slight underdog at -109 going into the game.
Cole Irvin put together a good start for the Orioles, going 6 2/3 innings, and didn’t give up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out two. The Orioles’s offense was carried by Jordan Westburg, who went 2/3 with a homer and two RBIs.
Baltimore heads into today’s game in a good spot, as they are 2nd in the AL East, just a half-game behind the Yankees. The Orioles have an overall record of 14-7 and have picked up two straight wins. These two wins came in the final two games of their series with the Royals.
Looking at their overall series record for the season, the Orioles are 5-2, and they have won each of their last two series. On the road, they are 6-3 this season and have won two straight as the road team.
The Orioles have been a strong bet against the run line this season, going 13-8 overall. They’ve been even better on the road, going 6-3 against the run line, including covering in their last two games. They’ve also been a solid bet as the favorite, going 11-7 against the run line.
So far this season, the Orioles have played 19 games, and 13 of those games have gone over the total. The average over/under line in their games has been 8 runs per game, and the combined run average in their games has been 10.2 runs per game. The over/under line for today’s game is 8.5 runs, and when their games have had an over/under line of 8.5 runs, the over has gone 6-4. This season, 33.3% of their games have had an over/under line of 8.5 runs.
Albert Suárez Gets The Start For The Orioles
Albert Suarez is getting the start for the Orioles today, and this will be his second start of the season. He went 5 2/3 innings in his first start, giving up 3 hits and striking out 4 against the Twins. He did not factor into the decision in that game.
Orioles Offense Breakdown
Our player projections for the Orioles have Anthony Santander as our top home run candidate, with the 7th highest odds in the league today. Ryan Mountcastle is 14th in the league in terms of home run projections. If you’re looking for a hits prop, Gunnar Henderson has the best odds on the team and 17th best in the league today.
Led by a big game by Luis Rengifo at the plate, the Angels are coming off a series vs. the Reds in which they lost two out of three games. Rengifo went 2/3 with two RBIs and a run scored. The Angels really needed his offense, as they didnjson’t score a run in the 3-0 loss. José Soriano got the start for the Angels and took the loss. He only lasted six innings, giving up three runs on three hits.
Los Angeles was the +102 underdog on the money line going into their game vs. the Reds. Things started off well for the Angels, as they got a couple of hits in the 1st inning but didn’t score. The Reds took the lead in the 3rd, scoring three runs. Los Angeles’s offense didn’t score their first run until the 6th, and by then, it was too late.
Angels This Season
With a record of 9-13, the Angels are on a four-game losing streak as they take on the Orioles today. In the AL West, they are 2.5 games behind the Rangers, as they have yet to play a game against division opponents this season.
So far, the Angels have really struggled in day games, going just 2-8. And after losing the series opener vs. the Reds, they dropped the series, marking their fifth series loss of the season.
The Angels have been a .500 team against the run line this season, going 11-11. They have been a much better bet on the road, going 10-6 against the run line. They have struggled at home, going just 1-5 against the run line. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 11-9 against the run line. Their average run differential in games they have covered the run line is +3.9, while it is -4.0 in games they have not covered.
So far this season, the Angels have had an over/under record of 11-11, with an average over/under line of 9 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, the Angels have gone over the total in 8 of 11 games. Overall, the Angels’ games have averaged 9.1 runs per game, and 40.9% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs.
Reid Detmers Gets The Start For The Angels
Reid Detmers is getting the start for the Angels at home against the Orioles. He has been very effective in his first three starts of the season, picking up wins in his first two outings. In his last start, he went 5 1/3 innings and struck out 4, allowing 2 runs on 7 hits.
Angels Offense Breakdown
Our player projections for the Angels’ offense are favoring Taylor Ward to have a big game at the plate. Ward is not only our top projected hitter in terms of total hits for the Angels, but his hits projection is 16th best in the league today. We also have him with the 8th best odds to hit a home run today. If you’re looking for an Angels player to go deep, our model likes Logan O’Hoppe’s chances as his home run projection is 2nd best on the team and 8th best in the league today. Mike Trout is 4th on the team in terms of total hits, but he does have the best odds to hit a home run for the Angels and his home run projection is 6th best in the league today. Luis Rengifo is another player we have a decent chance of hitting a home run as his odds are 13th best in today’s slate of games.
Orioles vs Angels Prediction
Our pick for this Orioles vs. Angels matchup is to take the Orioles on the money line, with the payout sitting at -102. We actually have the Orioles winning this one by a score of 5-4.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Albert Suarez is projected to finish with four strikeouts, which is actually the third-lowest among all starters today. As for Reid Detmers, he is projected to finish with eight strikeouts, which is the second-best among starters.
Looking at the Angels lineup, they are projected to finish with the second-most home runs on the day, while the Orioles are down in 11th. The Orioles are also projected to finish with just eight hits, which is the sixth-lowest.
As for the over/under, we would go with the over, as we have this one finishing with a combined nine runs.
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Last updated:April 22, 2024 Angels, Orioles