The Colorado Rockies (38-70) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Angels (47-60) on Wednesday, July 31st. This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim and televised on None. The Angels are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rockies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Angels. First pitch is set for 8:38 CT.
Rockies vs. Angels Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Angels (-147)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- The Angels have scored an average of 5.2 runs per game in their last 15 games.
- The Angels have won 6 of their last 10 games, showing a positive trend in recent performance.
- The Angels have a home record of 24-32, which is significantly better than the Rockies’ away record of 14-41.
- The Angels have scored 10 runs in their most recent game against the Rockies.
- The Rockies are currently on a 5-game losing streak, indicating poor recent performance.
Rockies vs Angels
Los Angeles picked up a 10-7 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Angels had a huge 4th inning, scoring seven of their ten runs. As for the Rockies, they scored their final run in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Angels were favored at -133 on the money line.
Griffin Canning got the start for the Angels, going six innings and giving up six runs. He finished the game with six strikeouts but allowed one home run. Jose Quijada got the win out of the bullpen, and Hunter Strickland got the save.
Cal Quantrill had a rough outing for the Rockies, taking the loss after going just 3 2/3 innings and giving up seven runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued two walks. Jake Bird came out of the bullpen and gave up two earned runs in two innings of work.
Colorado has a 38-70 record and is currently in 5th place in the NL West, 25 games behind the Dodgers. They have lost five straight games and trail the Giants by 14.5 games for 4th place in the division.
On the road, the Rockies are 14-41 straight up and 24-31 against the run line. Their average run differential on the road is -2.4, and they have been outscored by an average of 4.1 runs per game in their 55 losses this season. The over/under record for Rockies games is 56-50, and their games have averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Kyle Freeland Gets The Start For The Rockies
Colorado is sending left-hander Kyle Freeland to the mound today as he faces the Angels on the road. So far this season, he has made 10 starts and has a record of 2-4 with a 6.23 ERA. Looking back at his last outing, Freeland took the loss, giving up six earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Opponents are batting .306 off Freeland this season, and his ERA on the road is 13.93 compared to 1.97 at home.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been a better offense at home, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 12th in the league, and they have the 14th ranked home run total in the league. One area where they have struggled is with strikeouts, as they are 29th in the league in this category.
Both Ezequiel Tovar and Michael Toglia have 18 home runs this season, with Tovar batting .290 and Toglia at just .211. However, Tovar has been hot of late, going 17/39 in his last nine games with three homers. Tovar also has the longest active hitting streak on the team at 16 games.
Los Angeles has a 47-60 overall record, and they are 4th in the AL West, nine games behind the Mariners. The Angels have won two straight games and are 6-4 in their last 10.
As underdogs, the Angels have a 55-36 run line record, but as favorites, they are just 5-11. Their games have averaged 8 runs per game this season, resulting in a 54-50 Over/Under record. The Over has hit in their last two games, and the O/U record for games with an 8.5 run line is 24-21.
Davis Daniel Gets The Start For The Angels
Starting for the Angels is Davis Daniel, who will be making his 3rd start of the season. He has a win and 2 losses on the year, with his most recent outing being a loss to the Rangers. In that start, he went 3 2/3 innings and gave up 7 runs on 8 hits.
Angels Offense Breakdown
Currently, the Angels are 25th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.1 runs per game. This number is even worse on the road, where they are averaging just 3.9 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .236, which is 16th in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .305 is also below average.
Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are tied for the team lead in home runs with 16, but both players are batting below .230 for the season. Zach Neto has been a bright spot in the lineup, as he is batting .255 and has the 2nd most RBIs on the team. Over his last 10 games, Nolan Schanuel is batting .379 with two homers.
Rockies vs Angels Prediction
Our prediction for this Angels vs. Rockies matchup is that the Angels will pick up a 6-5 win at home. With the Angels’ money line sitting at -147, this is the best way to play this game.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Davis Daniel finishing with five strikeouts compared to Kyle Freeland with just four. Daniel is also projected to go longer into the game, and if you’re looking for a player prop, you could look at Daniel’s strikeout total.
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Last updated:July 31, 2024 Angels, Rockies