The Tampa Bay Rays (6-6) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Angels (6-5) on Wednesday, April 10th. This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim and televised on BSW. The Rays are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Angels are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Angels. First pitch is set for 4:07 ET.
Rays vs Angels
The Rays and Angels played a close game in the previous game of this series, with the Rays pulling out a 6-4 win. Heading into the game, Tampa Bay was the slight favorite at -124 on the money line.
Aaron Civale got the win for the Rays, going five innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished with four strikeouts. As for the Angels, Patrick Sandoval took the loss, giving up four earned runs on six hits.
Offensively, the Rays had 12 hits compared to seven for the Angels. Isaac Paredes went deep for the Rays, while Jose Caballero drove in two runs and went 3/4 at the plate. Mike Trout’s only hit of the game was a home run, and he drove in two of the Angels’ four runs.
The Rays are currently on the road and will be looking to win the series against the Angels, as they have gone 1-1-1 in their last three series. Overall, they have gone 6-6 and are currently tied for 4th in the division, four games behind the Orioles.
So far, the Rays have gone 3-2 on the road and have gone 3-1 in night games. Overall, they have gone 6-5 as the favorite and are 0-1 as the underdog.
When the Tampa Bay Rays win, they tend to win big, with an average run margin of +3.0. However, when they lose, it’s usually by a wide margin, with an average run differential of -5.2. Overall, they are 5-7 against the run line this season, including a 2-3 mark on the road and a 3-4 record at home.
Today’s over/under line of 9 runs for the Rays-Angels game is right in line with the season average for Tampa Bay’s games. The Rays have had a combined run average of 9.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 7-5. However, the over/under line for this game is higher than the average line for Rays games this season, which has been set at 9 runs per game.
Zack Littell Gets The Start For The Rays
Looking at Zack Littell’s first two starts of the season, he has a win and a no-decision. He started the year with a win at home against the Blue Jays, going 6 innings and striking out 6. In his last start, he went 5 innings and gave up 1 earned run on 5 hits.
Rays Offense Breakdown
When looking at the Rays’ player prop projections for today, Yandy Díaz is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but his hits projection is 8th best in the league. Brandon Lowe has the best odds to hit a home run for the Rays and his odds are 10th best in the league. If you’re looking for a long shot to hit a home run, Isaac Paredes has the best odds on the team and 10th best in the league.
Los Angeles has a chance to get back to .500 in the series finale against the Rays. They are currently 6-5 and are in second place in the AL West. The Angels have a chance to move into first place in the division with a win and a Rangers loss.
So far this season, the Angels have been a better team on the road, posting a 4-2 record compared to a 2-3 mark at home. They have also been better as the underdog, going 5-5 compared to 1-0 as the favorite.
When the Angels win, they tend to do so by a wide margin, as their average run differential in victories is +3.8. However, they have struggled in losses, with an average run differential of -6.2. Overall, their run line record is just 5-6, but they have been better on the road, going 4-2 against the run line.
Despite the Angels’ games having an average run total of 10.2, the over/under line for their games has been set at an average of 8 runs. Their games have gone over the line in 7 of 11 games, and the over/under line for their games has been set at 9 runs just twice this season. The Angels’ games have gone over the line in one of those two games.
José Soriano Gets The Start For The Angels
Jose Soriano is getting his first start of the season for the Angels, as he has made a couple of appearances out of the bullpen. In his first outing, he went 3 innings and gave up 3 runs, taking the loss against the Red Sox. He followed that up with a 3-inning outing against the Orioles, where he didn’t allow a run.
Angels Offense Breakdown
If you’re looking at the Angels’ hitting projections for today, we have Taylor Ward with the highest total hits projection on the team. He also has the 15th best odds in terms of hitting a home run today. Mike Trout is 4th on the team in terms of projected hits, but he does have the best odds to hit a home run on the team and 12th best in the league. If you’re looking for a longshot to hit a home run, Logan O’Hoppe has the 13th best odds in the league.
Rays vs Angels Prediction
Our predictions for today’s Angels vs. Rays game is to take the Angels on the money line, with the payout being +112. We actually have the Angels winning this one 6-5, meaning you could also take the over, as the line is sitting at 9 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Zack Littell is projected to finish with the highest ERA among today’s starters and is also predicted to finish with just five strikeouts. As for the Angels, they are projected to finish with eight hits, and we have them finishing with the 12th most home runs in the league today.
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Last updated:April 10, 2024 Angels, Rays