The Los Angeles Angels (52-71) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (67-55) Wednesday in the 3rd game of a 4-game set at Tropicana Field. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Angels vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Rays lead 3-2
The Angels have lost 4 in a row and 7 of 8, and the mojo is just really bad around the team. Superstar Mike Trout has a back issue that could hinder his career, and now owner Arte Moreno has explored selling the team. The Halos are just 6-20 against the AL East.
The Rays have won 4 straight — including the last 2 against the Angels. Tampa is 8-2 in its last 10 games, and its ace is on the bump Wednesday. Tampa is 40-23 at home and 14-9 against the AL West.
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Angels at Rays projected starters
RHP Mike Mayers vs. LHP Shane McClanahan
Mayers (1-0, 5.22 ERA) makes his 1st start and 19th appearance. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 29 1/3 IP.
- Threw 96 pitches in long relief Aug. 17, covering 5 1/3 IP with 5 ER, 6 H, 1 BB and 4 K vs. the Seattle Mariners
- Crazy home/road splits: 1.29 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 10.3 K/9 on road vs. 8.80 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 6.5 K/9 at home
McClanahan (11-5, 2.29 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 0.86 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 141 1/3 IP.
- Dominated Angels May 11: 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB and 11 K
- Has given up at least 2 ER in 5 straight starts
Angels at Rays odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:26 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Angels +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Rays -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-103) | Rays -1.5 (-117)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Angels at Rays picks and predictions
Prediction
Rays 5, Angels 3
Money line
The Rays are huge favorites, as they should be, but McClanahan has cooled off quite a bit lately. He was once the front runner for AL Cy Young, but he allowed 9 ER in 10 2/3 IP to the Deroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians a few starts ago. It’s chalky, but McClanahan has allowed at least 2 ER in 5 straight starts. Take the ANGELS OVER 0.5 TOTAL RUNS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-190).
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Run line/Against the spread
I don’t usually like the Rays on the RL, and why should you? They’re 29-34 on the RL at home despite being 17 games over .500 there. With the Angels throwing a long-relief guy to the wolves, you have to like the chances of a multi-run win. Tampa has won 6 of 8 by multiple runs over the last 10 games. Take the RAYS -1.5 (-117). Also, take MCCLANAHAN OVER 6.5 STRIKEOUTS (-150) as the Angels are the easiest team to K in the league.
Over/Under
I love the Over today. It’s at 6.5, and the books may not be privy to McClanahan’s hittability of late. In 3 of the 5 games between these teams, 1 team has scored at least 11 runs. So HAMMER the OVER 6.5 (-115) before it goes higher.
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