The Arizona Diamondbacks will be squaring off against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. This interleague matchup will get underway at 10:07 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to Fox Sports Arizona to catch the action.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds
Oddsmakers have listed Los Angeles (-150) as the favorite over Arizona (+140). The total sits at 9 runs and gamblers can take the over for -115 and the under for -105. Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the current runline odds coming in at Diamondbacks +1.5 runs (-155) and Angels -1.5 runs (+135).
The Diamondbacks are 40-32 SU and are 38-34 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 7.8 units for moneyline bettors and 7.4 units ATS. Arizona’s covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven. The Angels, on the other hand, are 38-35 SU and 33-40 ATS. They’ve lost 3.4 units for moneyline bettors and 10.8 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread only once in its last seven games and the total has gone over in six of those seven.
Neither side has positioned itself as a strong over/under play this year. Los Angeles games have had an over/under record of 34-35-4 so far in 2018. Arizona has an over/under record of 35-34-3.
Right-hander Matt Koch is projected to start for the visiting Diamondbacks. Koch is 5-3 with a 4.09 ERA and 38 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Angels this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Angels are putting the ball in the right hand of Felix Pena (0-0, 10.13 ERA, 1.88 WHIP), who’s got two strikeouts and zero walks. Pena did not record a start against the Diamondbacks in 2017.
Arizona’s pitchers have allowed 3.8 runs per game and its starters own a 4.10 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 9.15 K/9. The bullpen has logged an outstanding ERA of just 2.58, along with a WHIP of 1.27.
The Diamondbacks offense has slashed .228/.308/.401 on its way to 4.4 runs scored per game this year, including 7.0 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Arizona’s hitters have been led by left fielder David Peralta and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who collectively have swatted 29 home runs. Peralta is slashing .277/.338/.500 with 14 home runs, 37 RBIs and 33 runs scored, while Goldschmidt (.265/.372/.523) is up to 15 homers, 37 RBIs and 50 runs scored.
In the home-team dugout, Los Angeles’ pitching staff has allowed 4.2 runs per game overall in 2018. The team’s starters have a 3.76 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.87 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 9.3 K/9.
Los Angeles’ hitters have produced 4.5 runs per outing, including 4.4 per game over its last 10 games and 5.4 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .269/.345/.451 over its last five contests and is 1-4 SU during that stretch.
The Angels’ batters have been led by right fielder Mike Trout and shortstop Andrelton Simmons. Trout is hitting .332/.464/.688 with 23 home runs, 46 RBIs, 60 runs and 13 stolen bases, while the line for Simmons stands at .317/.387/.441 with four homers, 34 RBIs and 34 runs.
The Diamondbacks have lost 1.6 units and are 23-23 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has hit in 23 of those games, compared to 23 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Angels have netted 6.3 units and are 28-27 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in 25 of those games, compared to 27 that’ve cashed the under.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Angels Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Angels, ATS Winner – Diamondbacks, O/U – OVER
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The under has cashed in only two of Arizona’s last seven games.
The Angels have lost seven of their last eight games SU.
Arizona has recorded 25.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 22.0 over its last five.
The Diamondbacks have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games, including nine over their last five.
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