The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. This game is set for Thursday, April 24, 2025. Fans can catch the action at 9:29 PM during this night game.

Pirates vs. Angels Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Pirates MoneyLine 122. The Pirates have shown strong recent form against the Angels, winning their last two spring training games. Their pitching has limited the Angels’ offense, making them a good value pick.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (100). Both teams have struggled with batting averages this season, and the Pirates’ pitching has been effective in recent games, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have a home record of 6-7 this season.
• The Los Angeles Angels are 2 games back in the AL West.
• Andrew Heaney of the Pirates pitched 6 innings with 9 strikeouts against the Angels on April 23rd, 2025.
• Mike Trout hit 2 home runs for the Angels against the Giants on April 19th, 2025.
• The Pirates won their last two spring training games against the Angels, with scores of 3-0 and 9-3.

Pirates vs Angels Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to play the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The game will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 9:29 PM. The Pirates will have Carmen Mlodzinski on the mound. He has a record of 1-3 this season with an ERA of 7.41.

For the Angels, Tyler Anderson will start as the pitcher. Anderson has a strong record of 2-0 and an ERA of 2.08 over five games. The game will be a night event, adding to the excitement at Angel Stadium. Both teams will aim to secure a win in this matchup.

Angels’ Performance Overview

The Los Angeles Angels have some strong hitters this season. Mike Trout leads the team with 8 home runs and 16 RBIs. Kyren Paris is doing well with a .259 batting average and 5 home runs. Taylor Ward adds to the lineup with 6 home runs and 9 RBIs. The Angels’ team batting average stands at .216, placing them 21st in the league. They rank high in home runs with 34, which is 4th in the league. However, they have struggled with a low on-base percentage of .274, ranking 25th. On the pitching side, Tyler Anderson has been a standout. He has a 2-0 record with a 2.08 ERA. The team’s overall ERA is 4.50, which ranks 25th, and they have allowed 30 home runs so far.

Pirates’ Road Performance Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few key players leading their offense. Oneil Cruz stands out with a .247 batting average and six home runs. Bryan Reynolds adds a .263 average with three home runs and 13 RBIs. Isiah Kiner-Falefa contributes with a .291 average, though he hasn’t hit a home run yet. The Pirates’ team batting average is .222, which ranks 20th in the league. Their on-base percentage is .304, placing them 18th. They have hit 18 home runs, ranking 16th, and have 31 stolen bases, ranking 4th. Carmen Mlodzinski is set to start for the Pirates. His season record is 1-3 with an ERA of 7.41. He has pitched 17 innings with 14 strikeouts and eight walks.

Final Betting Pick

The Pirates have a good chance to win against the Angels. They have won their last two games against them, showing strong form. Their pitching has been effective, limiting the Angels’ offense to only five runs in the last two games. This makes the Pirates’ money line a solid pick.

For the over/under, the under 8.5 is a reasonable choice. Both teams have struggled with batting averages this season. The Pirates’ pitching has been solid, with a team ERA of 3.84, which is better than the Angels’ 4.50 ERA. This suggests a lower-scoring game is likely.

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