The Baltimore Orioles (15-7) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Angels (9-14) on Tuesday, April 23rd. This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim and televised on BSW. 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 Angels. First pitch is set for 9:38 ET.
Orioles vs Angels
Baltimore picked up a 4-2 road win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Orioles had a huge 7th inning, scoring three of their four runs and picking up a 4-2 win. Heading into the game, the Orioles were at -109 on the money line.
Albert Suarez only went 5 2/3 innings for the Orioles but didn’t give up a run and picked up a win. Craig Kimbrel closed things out. Reid Detmers struggled on the mound for the Angels, giving up four runs in seven innings of work.
James McCann and Colton Cowser each homered for the Orioles, while Adley Rutschman went 2/4 with two RBIs. Gunnar Henderson also had a two-hit game and drove in a run.
Baltimore comes into today’s game vs. the Angels having won three straight games, and they are 15-7 overall this season. The Orioles are in 1st place in the AL East, holding a half-game lead over the Yankees. Baltimore has yet to play a game vs. another team in the AL East.
So far, the Orioles have been good both at home (8-4) and on the road (7-3). As the favorite, the Orioles are 12-6 this year, and they are 3-1 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 5-2, and they have won two straight series.
The Orioles have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 14-8 overall. They have been especially profitable on the road, where they are 7-3 against the run line. Their average run differential in all games is +1.4 runs per game, and they have covered the run line in three straight games.
The Orioles have gone under the total in two straight games, and their 6 combined runs with the Angels last night was well below the 8.5 over/under line. The O/U record for the Orioles this season is 13-7, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. The combined run average in their games is 10 runs per game.
Grayson Rodriguez Gets The Start For The Orioles
Grayson Rodriguez is on the mound for the Orioles, and this will be his second start of the season against the Angels. In his first start of the season, he picked up a win against the Angels, going 6 innings and striking out 9. Rodriguez has been solid in all three of his starts, as he has yet to allow more than 2 earned runs in a game.
Orioles Offense Breakdown
As a team, the Orioles are the top home run hitting team in the league and are also 2nd in the league in runs scored, averaging 5.7 per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .261 (4th) and have the league’s top isolated power mark at .203.
Colton Cowser and Gunnar Henderson are both batting over .289 and have six homers apiece. Cowser is 7th in the league with 17 RBIs, and Henderson is 9th in the league at 15 RBIs. Jordan Westburg is also a big run producer, as his 18 RBIs are 6th in the league.
So far this season, the Angels are 9-14, and they have lost five straight games. Looking at the AL West standings, the Angels are in 4th place, and they are three games behind the Rangers. Today’s game will be their first against a division opponent. The Angels have gone 2-5 at home this season and 7-9 on the road.
Los Angeles has dropped four straight games as the underdog, and they are 8-12 overall as the underdog. As the favorite, the Angels are just 1-2. They have also really struggled in day games, going 2-9. The Angels are also 1-4 as the home underdog.
When the Angels are favored at home, they have not been a good bet on the run line, going 0-3. Overall, they are 11-12 vs. the run line, with a negative run differential of -0.8 runs per game. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road, going 10-6, and their average scoring differential in those games is -0.5 runs per game.
When the Angels play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. This season, the Angels have played 23 games, and their average combined run total is 9.0. Their over/under record is 11-12, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, the over/under record is 8-4. Overall, 39.1% of their games have had higher lines than 8.5 runs, and 8.7% have had lower lines. In their last two games, the under has hit.
Griffin Canning Gets The Start For The Angels
Griffin Canning and the Angels are back at home for their matchup with the Orioles. Canning has started 3 games this season, and he has taken the loss in each of them. His most recent start was a loss to the Rays, where he went 5 1/3 innings, giving up 2 earned runs and striking out 4.
Angels Offense Breakdown
Mike Trout and Taylor Ward have been the Angels’ top power threats this season, as Trout is 2nd in the league with eight homers, and Ward is 4th in the league with six home runs. Trout is also 13th in the league with 21 RBIs. However, Trout is batting just .236 this season, and Ward has been a bright spot in the lineup, hitting .277 so far this season.
Anthony Rendon has been hot for the Angels, batting .400 over his last eight games. During this stretch, he has driven in three runs. Taylor Ward has also been swinging the bat well, going 10/40 in his last 10 games with two homers and seven RBIs. Miguel Sanó, Anthony Rendon, and Nolan Schanuel all come into the game with three-game hitting streaks.
Orioles vs Angels Prediction
Our recommendation for this Orioles vs. Angels matchup is to take the Orioles on the money line, with the payout sitting at -153. We have the Orioles winning this one by a score of 6-4, and with the payout, we feel this is the best way to play this one.
Looking at some potential player props, Grayson Rodriguez is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, which is the highest among all starters today. As for the Angels, Griffin Canning is projected to finish with six strikeouts.
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Last updated:April 23, 2024 Angels, Orioles