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The Los Angeles Angels (4-3) welcome the Boston Red Sox (6-2) to Angel Stadium for the 2nd of a 3-game series Saturday. First pitch is set for 9:38 p.m. ET (NESN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Red Sox lead 1-0
Boston sits 2nd in the American League East and has ripped off 5 straight wins. It swept the Oakland A’s before beating the Angels 8-6 in the 1st game of the series. The Red Sox are 6-2 against the spread (ATS) on the season and have scored at least 8 runs in 2 of their last 4 games.
The Angels snapped their own 4-game winning streak with the loss Friday. They swept the Seattle Mariners in a 3-game series prior and opened the season by losing 2 of 3 to the Baltimore Orioles. Los Angeles has covered the spread in every win and failed to cover in every loss with no game having been decided by 1 run. It sits 2nd in the American League West and is 0-1 at home.
Red Sox at Angels projected starters
RHP Garrett Whitlock vs. LHP Reid Detmers
Whitlock (1-0, 1.80 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 0.60 WHIP, 0.0 BB/9 and 14.4 K/9 through 5 IP.
- Last start: Win, 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER (1 R), 0 HR, 8 K in a 5-1 road win over the Mariners
- 2023 road splits: 2-4, 5.89 ERA (36 2/3 IP, 24 ER — 11 HR), 3 BB, 34 K in 6 starts (12 appearances)
Detmers (1-0, 1.80 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 5.4 BB/9 and 12.6 K/9 through 5 IP.
- Last start: Win, 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER (1 R), 0 HR, 3 BB, 7 K in a 4-1 road win over the Orioles
- 2023 home splits: 3-4, 4.04 ERA (84 2/3 IP, 38 ER — 10 HR), 31 BB, 104 K in 15 starts
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Red Sox at Angels odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Red Sox +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Angels -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-210) | Angels -1.5 (+172)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -102 | U: -120)
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Red Sox at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Red Sox 4, Angels 3
Moneyline
BET RED SOX (+102).
Boston has won 5 straight games and is on the roll. Meanwhile, while the Angels are just starting off their season at home, they were among the worst teams in the MLB at home a season ago, posting a 38-43 record. They were also 40-49 following a loss.
Los Angeles has allowed 8 or more in 3 of 7 games this season. Its pitching has left quite a bit to be desired, and Boston is playing at a high level with a solid pitcher on the mound.
Take RED SOX (+102).
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There’s no value here. The Red Sox are too expensive as an underdog, and the Angels are too risky as a favorite. Ultimately, look toward the moneyline for any team-specific wager.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 8.5 (-120).
Both pitchers dealt in their first starts of the season, allowing a combined 2 ER through 10 IP.
The Angels have gone Over in 3 of their last 4, but they have allowed more than 4 runs just once and have allowed a combined 11 runs in their last 3 games despite giving up 8 to the Red Sox Friday.
Boston has allowed more than 4 runs just once this season and has scored 9 in its last 2. The Red Sox are 4-4 O/U, having allowed either 1 run or no runs in 4 of their last 7.
Considering the strong defensive play from both teams, take UNDER 8.5 (-120).
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