Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 5, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 5, 2025 ,

MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 8/5

The Tampa Bay Rays will play the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:38 PM. The game will take place at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Fans can watch the game on FDSSU, and the weather is expected to be very hot with scattered clouds. The Rays have a record of 55-59 and are on a two-game losing streak. The Angels have a record of 55-58 and have won their last two games.

Rays vs. Angels Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Los Angeles Angels -123. The Angels have a better recent record, winning 6 of their last 10 games. They also have a solid home record of 30-28, which gives them an edge over the Rays, who are 23-29 on the road.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-114). Both starting pitchers have ERAs under 4.00, and the Rays have struggled offensively in recent games, scoring only 1 run in their last game against the Angels.

Team Trends

  • The Tampa Bay Rays have a road record of 23-29 this season.
  • The Los Angeles Angels have a home record of 30-28 this season.
  • The Rays have lost their last two games and are 2-8 in their last ten games.
  • The Angels have won their last two games and are 6-4 in their last ten games.
  • The Angels won their last game against the Rays 5-1, with Yusei Kikuchi pitching six innings and allowing only one run.

Rays vs Angels Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. The Rays are looking to break their two-game losing streak. They have struggled recently, winning only two of their last ten games. Ryan Pepiot will start for the Rays. He has a 3.80 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP this season.

The Angels, on the other hand, have been doing better. They have won their last two games and six of their last ten. José Soriano will be on the mound for the Angels. He has a 3.65 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. The game will be held at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, where the weather is expected to be very hot with scattered clouds.

Angels Ready to Shine at Home

The Los Angeles Angels have some strong hitters this season. Zach Neto, playing shortstop, has a batting average of .273. He leads the team in runs with 68 and is second in home runs with 16. Nolan Schanuel, the first baseman, has played 109 games and maintains a batting average of .277. Logan O’Hoppe is another key player for the Angels. As the catcher, he has hit 18 home runs, leading the team. Luis Rengifo and Yoán Moncada add depth to the lineup. Both play third base and contribute with their hitting skills. The Angels’ team batting stats show areas for growth. Their batting average is .233, ranking 17th in the league. They have hit 159 home runs, placing them 4th. However, the team needs to improve on stolen bases, with only 57 this season.

Tampa Bay Rays: Aiming for Success on the Road

The Tampa Bay Rays have a solid lineup. Junior Caminero stands out with 28 home runs and 73 RBIs. He plays third base and leads the team in both categories. Yandy Díaz is another key player. He has a batting average of .282 with 20 home runs. As a first baseman, he adds strength to the Rays’ lineup. Jonathan Aranda brings consistency to the plate. He holds a batting average of .316 over 103 games. Aranda also contributes with 12 home runs and 54 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Angels are a solid pick for the money line at -123. They have won 6 of their last 10 games, showing good form. At home, the Angels hold a 30-28 record, which is better than the Rays’ road record of 23-29. This gives the Angels an advantage playing at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

The under 8.5 total runs is a strong prediction as well. Both starting pitchers, Ryan Pepiot for the Rays and José Soriano for the Angels, have ERAs under 4.00. The Rays have struggled recently on offense, scoring just 1 run in their last game against the Angels. This indicates a lower-scoring game is likely.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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