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Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview 08/28/18

Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

The Colorado Rockies are set to face the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:07 p.m. ET and this interleague showdown will be televised on both ATRM and FSW.

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds

The Rockies have gone 71-60 SU this year and are 68-62 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 13.6 units for moneyline bettors and 5.2 units ATS. Colorado is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone under in five of those seven. The Angels, on the other hand, are 64-68 SU and 59-72 ATS. The team has lost 12.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 22.4 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 58-64-9 in 2018. Colorado has also been a decent under bet with a total record of 56-68-6.

Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 4.8 runs per game and its starters own a 4.39 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.42 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.94, along with a K-per-9 of 8.88.

The Rockies offense has slashed .256/.323/.431 on its way to 4.7 runs scored per game in 2018, including 5.7 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).

Colorado’s hitters have been led by third baseman Nolan Arenado and shortstop Trevor Story, who’ve collectively swatted 57 home runs. Arenado is slashing .308/.390/.573 with 31 home runs, 91 RBIs and 83 runs scored, while Story (.289/.346/.538) has produced 26 homers, 85 RBIs, 67 runs and 20 steals.

In the other dugout, Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 4.4 runs per game overall in 2018. The club’s starting pitching staff has a 4.37 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.77 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 8.7 K/9.

The Los Angeles offense is putting up 4.6 runs per outing, including 4.5 per game over its last 10 games and 3.6 per game over its last five. The team has hit .200/.273/.325 over its last five games and is 1-4 SU during that span.

The Angels’ batters have been led by shortstop Andrelton Simmons and right fielder Mike Trout. Simmons is hitting .291/.340/.413 with eight home runs, 60 RBIs and 57 runs scored, while Trout’s line is .313/.462/.630 with 31 homers, 62 RBIs, 87 runs and 21 steals.

The Angels have lost 12.2 units and are 15-25 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over’s hit in 16 of those games, compared to 20 that’ve gone under against left-handed starting pitchers.

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Angels Free Pick

Predictions: SU Winner – Angels, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER

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Notes

Betting Notes

The over has cashed in just two of Colorado’s last seven games.

The Rockies have lost three of their last four games SU.

Los Angeles has recorded 20.9 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 16.4 over its last five.

The Rockies have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.

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