Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Angels MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Rockies vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 8/1/2024

The Colorado Rockies (39-70) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Angels (47-61) on Thursday, August 1st. This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim and televised on None. The Rockies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Angels are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rockies. First pitch is set for 8:38 CT.

Rockies vs. Angels Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Angels (-128)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
  • In their last 15 games, the Angels have scored 5 or more runs in 8 games.
  • The Angels have won 6 of their last 10 home games.
  • The Angels have a winning record of 6-4 in their last 10 games overall.
  • In their last 3 home games against the Rockies, the Angels have outscored them 19-9.
  • The Rockies have lost 7 of their last 10 away games.

Rockies vs Angels

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It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rockies vs Angels series. Colorado went into the matchup as +117 underdogs and squeaked out a 2-1 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Angels could only muster one more run in the 5th inning. As for the Rockies, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 8th, and both offenses went silent after that.

Kyle Freeland started for the Rockies and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but didn’t issue a single walk. Davis Daniel got the start for the Angels and took the loss, giving up one earned run in five innings of work.

At the plate, Brenton Doyle was the Rockies’ top performer, as he went 1/4 with a home run. Logan O’Hoppe also had a two-hit game for Colorado. As for the Angels, Shohei Ohtani went 1/4 with an RBI, while Jared Walsh and Max Stassi each had two hits.

Colorado has had a tough season, currently sitting 12 games behind the Giants for the final wild card spot with a 39-70 record. They are 5th in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 24 games. The Rockies have struggled as underdogs, going 39-70 straight up and 54-55 against the run line.

When the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs, the Rockies have a 7-7 O/U record. Their average combined run total for the season is 10.1 runs per game, and their overall O/U record is 56-51. Today, they are facing the Angels on the road.

Ryan Feltner Gets The Start For The Rockies

Ryan Feltner gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Angels on the road. This season, he has made 21 starts and has a record of 1-10 with an ERA of 4.99. Feltner’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.41. Looking at his overall numbers, Feltner has turned in eight quality starts, and his ERA on the road is 4.57 compared to 6.79 at home. In his last outing, Feltner finished with a no-decision, giving up one earned run in six innings of work. Before that, he had lost three straight starts.

Rockies Offense Breakdown

Colorado’s offense has been one of the better home hitting teams in the league this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game at Coors Field. Overall, they are 17th in the league at 4.2 runs per contest. As a team, the Rockies are batting .244, which is 11th in the league, and they have the 13th most home runs in the league.

Ezequiel Tovar comes into the game with a 17-game hitting streak and has been hot of late, going 9/22 in his last six games. Tovar is also the Rockies’ top hitter for the season, batting .290 with 18 homers. Brenton Doyle is also at the top of the Rockies’ home run leaderboard, and he is batting .272 for the year.

Los Angeles’ over/under record in games with an 8.5 run total is 24-21, and the combined run average in their games this season is 9.0 runs. The Angels have a 6-11 record as favorites and a 41-50 record as underdogs. Their overall series record is 10-22-2, and they are 6-4 in their last ten games.

With a 47-61 record, the Angels are in 4th place in the AL West, nine games behind the Astros. At home, they have a 24-33 record, and on the road, they are 23-28. The Angels have a run line record of 31-26 at home and 29-22 on the road, with an overall run line record of 60-48.

Carson Fulmer Gets The Start For The Angels

Right-hander Carson Fulmer gets the start for the Angels today as he faces off against the Rockies at home. Fulmer has made three starts this year and 27 appearances. He has a record of 0-2 and an ERA of 3.77. Opponents are batting .190 off Fulmer this year. In his last outing, he went 5 2/3 innings and gave up three earned runs, coming away with a no-decision. Fulmer has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. The right-hander has a WHIP of 1.20 this year.

Angels Offense Breakdown

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For the season, the Angels are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. At home, they are averaging 4.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .235, which is 16th in the league, and their on-base percentage of .305 is also below average. Currently, the Angels are 19th in the league in home runs.

Los Angeles is hoping that Taylor Ward and Jo Adell can keep up their recent power surge, as both players are tied for the team lead with 16 home runs. However, Ward is batting just .227 this season, and Adell is even worse at .192. Over his last six games, Nolan Schanuel is hitting .368 with two homers.

Rockies vs Angels Prediction

Getting the Angels at -128 on the money line is a great value, as we have them winning this game by a score of 6-5. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also take the over, as the line is sitting at 8.5 runs, and we have this one finishing with 11 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Carson Fulmer is a good option to pick up the win, as he has the second-best odds of any starter today. As for Ryan Feltner, he is projected to finish with six strikeouts, and his Rockies team is projected to finish with 10 K’s.


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