The Colorado Rockies will pay a visit to Anaheim to face the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The game will begin at 10:07 p.m. ET and this interleague matchup will be televised on ATRM, FSW and ESPN.
Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Angels Odds
The Rockies are 71-59 SU and are 68-61 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 15.1 units for moneyline gamblers and 6.2 units ATS. Colorado has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in six of those seven. The Angels, on the other hand, are 63-68 SU and 59-71 ATS. They’ve lost 11.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 21.0 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread only twice over its last seven games and the over has cashed in four of those seven.
Los Angeles games have an over/under record of 58-63-9 in 2018. Colorado has been a good under bet with a total record of 55-68-6.
Jon Gray will get the start for the visiting Rockies. The right-handed Gray is 10-7 with a 4.67 ERA and 162 strikeouts. He’s 1-0 with eight strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA against Los Angeles this year.
The Angels are handing the ball to righty Odrisamer Despaigne (2-2, 6.35 ERA), who’s got 25 strikeouts and 10 walks to his credit, as well as a WHIP of 1.55. Despaigne has yet to face the Rockies this year and only made one start against them in 2017 (1-0, 2.57 ERA and three strikeouts across seven innings).
Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 4.8 runs per game and its starters own a 4.37 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.48 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.89, along with a WHIP of 1.30.
Rockies hitters have slashed .256/.322/.431 on their way to 4.7 runs scored per game in 2018, including 5.5 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.4 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Colorado’s offense has been fueled by third baseman Nolan Arenado and shortstop Trevor Story, who have combined to belt 57 home runs. Arenado is hitting .311/.394/.579 with 31 home runs, 90 RBIs and 83 runs scored, while Story (.289/.345/.540) is up to 26 homers, 85 RBIs, 67 runs and 19 steals.
In the other dugout, Los Angeles’ pitchers have given up 4.4 runs per game overall in 2018. The team’s starters have a 4.37 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.72 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 8.7 K/9.
The Los Angeles hitters have produced 4.5 runs per contest, including 3.8 per game over its last 10 games and 2.4 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .198/.257/.321 over its last five contests and is 0-5 SU during that span.
The Angels’ batters have been led by shortstop Andrelton Simmons and left fielder Justin Upton. Simmons is hitting .293/.343/.416 with eight home runs, 59 RBIs and 57 runs scored, and Upton’s line sits at .267/.352/.474 with 26 homers, 74 RBIs and 69 runs.
The Rockies have gained 7.4 units and are 39-42 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 39 of those games, compared to 39 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Angels have lost 0.8 units and are 44-47 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has cashed in 42 of those games, compared to 44 that went under the total.
Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Angels MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Angels, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The under has hit in three of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
The Angels have dropped eight of their last nine games SU.
Los Angeles has posted 20.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 15.2 over its last five.
The Rockies have hit 10 home runs in their last 10 games. The Angels have hit nine over their last 10.
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