On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The game is set to start at 9:38 PM and will take place at night. Fans can look forward to an exciting matchup between these two teams.

Pirates vs. Angels Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Pirates MoneyLine 132. The Pirates have a solid recent win against the Angels and Andrew Heaney’s strong pitching performance this season gives them value as underdogs.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.0 (-104). The Angels’ pitching struggles with a high ERA and WHIP, combined with their strong slugging percentage, suggest a higher-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have a record of 9-15 this season, with a division record of 2-4.
• The Los Angeles Angels have a balanced record of 11-11, and they are 2 games back in the AL West.
• In a recent game, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Angels 9-3, with Andrew McCutchen hitting a home run.
• During spring training, the Los Angeles Angels won against the San Francisco Giants 5-4, with Zach Neto hitting a home run.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates’ home record stands at 6-7, while their road record is 3-8.

Pirates vs Angels Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will meet the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Wednesday night. Andrew Heaney will start for the Pirates. He has shown strong performance this season with a 2.13 ERA over 25 1/3 innings. Heaney has struck out 22 batters and kept his WHIP at .91, making him a key player for Pittsburgh.

On the other side, the Angels will send Jack Kochanowicz to the mound. He has a 6.20 ERA over 20 1/3 innings this season. Kochanowicz aims to improve his record of 1-2 and lower his WHIP of 1.48. The game will begin at 9:38 PM, offering fans a chance to see these teams compete under the lights.

Angels’ Season Overview

The Los Angeles Angels are having a mixed season. Their team batting average is .222, placing them 21st in the league. However, they have hit 34 home runs, ranking 4th, which shows their power at the plate. Mike Trout leads the Angels in home runs and RBIs. He has 8 home runs, ranking 1st in the league. Trout also has 16 RBIs, which is the highest in the league and on the team. Jack Kochanowicz is the starting pitcher for the Angels. He has played in 4 games this season with a record of 1-2. His ERA is 6.20, and he has struck out 10 batters.

Pirates’ Performance and Key Players

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a batting average of .218 this season, ranking them 22nd. Their on-base percentage is .301, placing them 17th. The team has hit 17 home runs, which is 17th in the league. Oneil Cruz is a standout player for the Pirates. He has a batting average of .236 and leads the team with 5 home runs. Cruz also has 12 runs, the most on the team. Andrew Heaney is the starting pitcher for the Pirates. He has a record of 1-1 in four games this season. Heaney’s ERA is 2.13, and he has struck out 22 batters.

Final Betting Pick

The Pirates’ MoneyLine at 132 is a strong pick due to Andrew Heaney’s performance. Heaney has a low ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of .91, which indicates control on the mound. The Pirates also showed they can hit well, as seen in their recent win against the Angels with 18 hits.

Choosing the over 9.0 total runs is supported by the Angels’ pitching struggles. Their team ERA is 4.57, and their WHIP is 1.43, both ranking low. The Angels also have a high slugging percentage, which suggests they can score runs, making a higher-scoring game likely.

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