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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Angels (9-9) and Tampa Bay Rays (10-9) wrap up a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Tropicana Field is at 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 3-3

The Angels entered the series having lost 4 of their last 5 games but have taken 2 of 3 so far, winning Monday’s opener 7-3 and picking up a 5-4 victory Wednesday.

The Rays are 5-3 in their last 8 games but have lost 3 of their last 5. They beat the Angels 7-6 in the 2nd game of the series Tuesday.

Angel at Rays projected starters

RHP Griffin Canning vs. RHP Ryan Pepiot

Canning (0-2, 9.88 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.83 WHIP, 4 BB and 12 K in 13 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 9 H, 0 BB, 9 K in 7-2 road loss to Boston Red Sox Saturday
  • Has allowed 4 or more runs in all 3 starts this season

Pepiot (1-2, 5.40 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 5 BB and 20 K in 16 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 11-2 home loss to San Francicsco Giants Saturday
  • Making 1st career appearance vs. Angels

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Angels at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Angels +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Rays -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-150) | Rays -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Angels at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Angels 5

Moneyline

The Rays (-160), who are coming off a loss, have not dropped consecutive games in their last 11 outings. They have alternated wins and losses over their last 6 games.

The Angels (+135) have not won 2 straight since a 4-game winning streak from March 31-April 3, a span of 12 contests.

Pepiot has alternated good and not-so-good starts; he allowed 4 runs in 5 innings last time out. His 1.02 WHIP suggests that he is more likely to have a good start than Canning, who has a 1.83 WHIP. Canning has allowed at least 4 runs in every start.

BET RAYS (-160).

Run line/Against the spread

Two of the 3 games in the series have been decided by 1 run.

The Rays have won 5 of their last 7 games. Two of those wins have been by 2 or more runs. They are 7-12 ATS this season.

The Angels’ last 2 losses have been by 1 run.

As much as it would be nice to say you should bet the plus odds for the Rays to cover, that’s not a bet I am confident in, and the odds for a Rays win and an Angels cover are almost the same.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Angels’ last 5 games had at least 9 total runs, as have the Rays’ last 5.

With Canning having allowed 4 or more runs in all 3 starts this season, this feels like the easiest bet of the game to make.

BET OVER 8.5 (-115).

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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Angels (69-83) and Tampa Bay Rays (93-60) meet Thursday in the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Tropicana Field is set for 1:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 3-2

Los Angeles won 8-3 Wednesday to even the series and end a 6-game skid in which they had  been outscored 38-13. The Angels are 4th in the AL West and have long been eliminated from playoff contention.

With Wednesday’s loss the Rays are 2 1/2 games behind the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East. Both teams have already clinched a playoff spot. The Rays play the Toronto Blue Jays, who are battling for a Wild Card spot, in 6 of its final 8 games, starting with a weekend series in Tampa.

Angels at Rays projected starters

RHP Griffin Canning vs. RHP Zach Eflin

Canning (7-7, 4.42 ERA) makes his 21st start (23rd appearance). He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 116 innings.

  • Last outing: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 7 K in an 11-2 home loss Friday vs. Detroit Tigers
  • Career vs. Tampa Bay: 1-1, 4.40 ERA (14 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 14 H, 3 BB, 16 K in 3 appearances (2 starts)

Eflin (15-8, 3.44 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 167 2/3 innings.

  • Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 8 K in a 7-1 road win Friday vs. Baltimore Orioles
  • Career vs. Los Angeles: 2-0, 0.64 ERA (14 IP, 1 ER), 9 H, 2 BB, 10 K in 2 starts

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Angels at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11:11 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Angels +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Rays -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-105) | Rays -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Angels at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Tampa Bay 6, Los Angeles 3

Moneyline

PASS.

I like Tampa Bay to win here but as a -250 favorite the line is not worth the risk. Bet on the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN RAYS -1.5 (-115).

The Rays are 6-4 in their last 10 and 8-2 in their last 10 matchups with Los Angeles. Tampa Bay has also been dominant at home (51-26) while the Angels have struggled on the road (34-43). Tampa Bay is also 4-1 in Eflin’s last 5 starts while Los Angeles is 1-4 Canning’s last 5 starts.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-115).

The Over is 6-2-2 in the last 10 matchups and 5-4-1 in Tampa’s last 10 overall. The Over is also 3-2 in Canning’s last 5 starts and hit in his last start vs. Tampa Bay. Similarly, the Over is 3-2 in Eflin’s last 5 starts and hit in his only 2 career starts vs. Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Angels (68-83) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (93-59) on Wednesday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 3-1

The Angels lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Tuesday, suffering a 6th straight loss. Los Angeles is 3-7 in the last 10 games and has already been eliminated from playoff contention.

Rays OF Randy Arozarena hit his 23rd home run of the season in Tuesday’s victory. Tampa Bay is 7-3 in its last 10 games and is 2 1/2 games back of the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East and owns the top AL Wild Card.

Angels at Rays projected starters

LHP Reid Detmers vs. RHP Aaron Civale

Detmers (3-10, 4.77 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 through 137 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 7 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 8-5 road win vs. Seattle Mariners Sept. 11
  • 2023 road stats: 1-6, 5.40 ERA (60 IP, 36 ER) in 12 starts
  • Career vs. Rays: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (9 IP, 0 ER) across 1 start in 2022

Civale (7-3, 3.06 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 117 2/3 IP for the Rays and Cleveland Guardians.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 4-3 road win vs. Orioles Thursday
  • 2023 home stats: 3-1, 3.79 ERA (59 1/3 IP, 25 ER) in 10 starts.
  • Career vs. Angels: 1-0, 2.57 ERA (7 IP, 2 ER) in 1 start in 2021

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Angels at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:28 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Angels +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Rays -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-110) | Rays -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Angels at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Angels 3

Moneyline

With the Angels essentially throwing in the towel this season, the Rays (-225) should win with ease on Wednesday. That being said, I’d PASS on the moneyline at the current odds.

Run line/Against the spread

RAYS -1.5 (-110) is how I’d wager on the run line with Tampa Bay looking to close the gap in the AL East. The Rays have won by at least 2 runs in each of their 3 wins over the Angels this season.

Over/Under

OVER 8 (-105) is the pick in this game with Detmers struggling and even Civale has been giving up runs recently. The Rays have outscored the Angels 39-19 in the first 4 meetings this season.

The Over is 3-1 in the first 4 meetings this season and is 6-3-1 in the last 10 meetings overall.

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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Angels (52-69) and the Tampa Bay Rays (65-55) open a 4-game set at Tropicana Field Monday. First pitch is scheduled 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: Angels lead 2-1

The Angels kicked off their 3-team, 10-game road trip by struggling mightily in Detroit. The Tigers took 2 of 3 games in the series, and the Halos totaled just 4 runs in the set. They were shut out 4-0 Sunday.

The Rays took 3 of 4 games from the Royals over the weekend, and Tampa Bay has won 7 of the past 9 games overall. Tampa Bay has also won 4 of the past 5 against teams with a losing overall record.

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Angels at Rays projected starters

LHP Tucker Davidson vs. LHP Jeffrey Springs

Davidson (2-3, 6.75 ERA) makes his 6th start and 7th appearance overall. He has a 1.74 WHIP, 6.8 BB/9 and 5.0 K/9 in 25 1/3 IP.

  • Is 1-1 with a 6.00 ERA, 8 BB and just 4 K across 9 IP in 2 road starts so far this season.
  • Has posted an 0-1 record with a 15.75 ERA in 2 starts vs. AL East opponents in his career.

Springs (5-3, 2.52 ERA) makes his 17th start and 25th overall appearance. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 89 1/3 IP.

  • Has registered a 1-2 record with a sparkling 2.27 ERA and .230 opponent batting average with 37 K across 35 2/3 IP in 6 home starts and 11 overall appearances.
  • Was roughed up for 3 ER, 3 H and 4 K in 4 IP in a loss against the Angels in Anaheim May 9.

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 7:50 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Angels +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Rays -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-125) | Rays -1.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Angels at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Angels 1

Money line

The Rays (-220) will cost you over 2 times your potential return, and over the long haul that’s not a winning strategy making wagers like that.

AVOID, and look to the run line instead.

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Run line/Against the spread

The RAYS -1.5 (+102) at plus-money are a lot more attractive, as the Angels +1.5 (-125) have really struggled to score runs lately. As mentioned, they scored 4 totals runs in a 3-game set in Detroit, or an average of just 1.33 RPG.

If you’re really bold, try the alternate game spreads of RAYS -2.5 (+155) or RAYS -3.5 (+225) for a solid value.

Over/Under

The UNDER 7.5 (-130) is a strong play here, especially since Springs has posted very good numbers at The Trop.

The Under is also 5-1 in the past 6 road games for the Angels, and 6-1-1 in the past 8 series openers.

The Under is 4-1 in the previous 5 home outings for the Rays, while going 6-2 in the past 8 games overall.

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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Angels (36-39) and Tampa Bay Rays (46-31) play the second game of a three-game set Saturday with a 4:10 p.m. ET first pitch at Tropicana Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Angels vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Alex Cobb is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels. He is 5-2 with a 4.41 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 in 49 IP over 10 starts.

Cobb has won four straight decisions across the past five starts since he lost at home to the Rays May 4. He allowed two unearned runs on two hits and five walks with eight strikeouts across five innings in that outing against his former team.

LHP Shane McClanahan is the projected starting pitcher for the Rays. He is 2-2 with a 4.03 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 10.9 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 in 44 2/3 IP over 10 starts.

McClanahan is winless in four outings in June, going 0-2 with a 5.19 ERA in just 17 1/3 innings. He has served up five homers during the span. He started the May 4 game against the Angels and Cobb, allowing just two hits and two walks with five strikeouts across four scoreless innings in a no-decision.

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Angels at Rays odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Angels +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Rays -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Angels +1.5 (-150) | Rays -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Rays 6, Angels 3

Money line (ML)

The RAYS (-160) are the play at home. After a seven-game losing skid (June 15-22), they have rattled off three consecutive victories.

While they’re 0-4 across McClanahan’s past four outings, offensive support has been an issue. Tampa posted just two runs of offense in his past two starts. Look for that to change here.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The RAYS -1.5 (+125) are worth a small-unit play. While they have won three in a row, the past two victories were one-run games. So, play the run line lightly.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 8 (-110) is also worth playing lightly. The Over has connected in seven of the past eight games on the road for the Halos, although the Under cashed in Friday’s series opener.

The Over is 8-3 in the past 11 at home for the Rays against a right-handed starting pitcher, too.

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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Angels (36-38) visit the Tampa Bay Rays (45-31) to kick off a three-game series at Tropicana Field Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Angels vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rays lead 4-0.

RHP Griffin Canning is L.A.’s projected starter. Canning is 5-4 with a 5.07 ERA (55 IP, 31 ER), 1.40 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 across 11 starts and one relief appearance.

  • Last outing: Loss, 8-4, with 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB and 2 K at the Oakland Athletics June 16.
  • vs. Rays on the current roster: 20 at-bats with a .250/.286/.600 slash line, 7/0 K/BB, 1 HR and 2 RBIs.

RHP Andrew Kittredge takes the ball for Rays. Kittredge is 5-1 with a 1.27 ERA (35 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 0.88 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 across three starts and 24 relief appearances.

  • Kittredge will be the opener for what figures to be a “bullpen day” for Tampa Bay since Kittredge hasn’t completed more than two innings of work yet this year.
  • Kittredge earned a no-decision vs. the Angels earlier this year (May 5) with a stat line of 2 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB and 1 K in Tampa Bay’s 3-1 road win.
    • vs. Angels on the current roster: 12 at-bats with a .083/.154/.083 slash line, 2/1 K/BB, 0 HR and 0 RBI.

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Angels at Rays odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Angels +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Rays -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Angels +1.5 (-155) | Rays -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Angels 5, Rays 3

Money line (ML)

Slight “LEAN” to the ANGELS (+120) FIRST 5 INNINGS for a quarter unit because L.A.’s lineup has been hitting better recently, Canning’s advanced pitching numbers vs. this Tampa Bay lineup is solid, and I “like” the Angels’ First 5 Innings run line for some insurance.

For instance, over the past week, the Angels hitters have the sixth-best WAR, wRC+ and wOBA while the Rays batters are bottom-10 in each of those categories.

Also, L.A. shouldn’t be caught off guard by Tampa Bay using a “bullpen day” since the Rays did so with Kittredge vs. the Angels at the beginning of May.

L.A. didn’t score any runs on Kittredge, but he had a 5.03 SIERA and 4.53 xFIP – so Kittredge wasn’t necessarily “sharp” against the Angels.

On the other side, Canning has a healthy 33.3% strikeout rate and impressive 3.00 FIP vs. active Rays batters (21 plate appearances).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Definitely BET the ANGELS +0.5 (-120) FIRST 5 INNINGS heavier than or instead of L.A.’s First 5 Innings money line.

The reasons why we are betting the Angels’ First 5 Innings markets is that their bullpen is far worse than the Rays relievers and L.A.’s familiarity with Tampa Bay’s “opener”.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS even though I “lean” to the Over because the market is barreling into the Over in Angels-Rays, and most of the situational trends point to the Over. But that seems too easy to me.

And I don’t like following a crowd of people in sports betting because it often feels like a trap by the oddsmakers.

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