The Los Angeles Angels (69-70) and San Diego Padres (73-65) cloe out a two-game interleague series Wednesday at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Angels vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Angels had not named a starting pitcher by the time of publishing but are expected to go with a bullpen day.
Padres RHP Yu Darvish (7-9, 4.05 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 through 140 IP.
- Pounded for 6 runs (5 earned) on 8 hits with 3 strikeouts in just 2 2/3 IP in a loss at the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday.
- Has lost seven straight decisions across nine starts since July 3 after starting the season with a 7-2 record.
Angels at Padres odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 4:50 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Angels +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Padres -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Angels +1.5 (+105) | Padres -1.5 (-130)
- Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
PLAY: Free, daily sports pick’em contests. Play now!
Prediction
Padres 6, Angels 5
Money line (ML)
The Padres (-300) are a little too expensive, and they’re a bit risky with the struggling Darvish on the hill. Conversely, I don’t like the Angels using an opener in a bullpen game, either.
AVOID.
FANTASY BASEBALL: Serious about winning your league? Sign up for BaseballHQ.com to dominate the competition. Subscribe now!
Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
ANGELS +1.5 (+105) are the play here, as Darvish has been horrible lately and the Padres offense hasn’t been much better. They were blanked by Packy Naughton and the Halos Tuesday night, as the Padres failed to win or cover as huge favorites.
The Padres could find their hitting shoes in this series finale but look for the Angels to keep it close.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 7.5 (-125) is the play in this interleague series finale, as the Angels are using a bullpen day and Darvish has been very giving lately, too.
The Angels are 13th in the American League with a bullpen ERA of 4.58, so the Padres should be able to get their bats going after getting blanked Tuesday. The Angels will also get to Darvish, who has allowed 4 or more runs in three straight starts, and seven of his past nine outings.
For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Joe Williams on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage. This information is for entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]