San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Francisco Giants (62-52) meet the Los Angeles Angels (57-58) for the finale of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Angel Stadium is 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 1-1

The Giants lost 7-5 Tuesday and have dropped 3 of their last 4 games, the lone victory being Monday’s 8-3 series opener. San Francisco had won 7 of its previous 9 games before this 4-game span. The Giants are in 2nd place in the NL West, 5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, they hold a 3-game lead at the top of the NL Wild Card race.

The Angels snapped a 7-game losing skid Tuesday. Los Angeles is 3-7 in its last 10 games and has slipped to 4th in the AL West, 11 1/2 games behind the Texas Rangers. The Halos also trail in the AL Wild Card standings by 7 games.

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Giants at Angels projected starters

RHP Ryan Walker vs. RHP Shohei Ohtani

Walker (4-1, 2.52 ERA) makes his 8th start and 29th appearance. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 through 39 1/3 IP.

  • Will serve as the opener in a bullpen game for the Giants
  • Has allowed only 1 run over 8 2/3 IP across his last 5 appearances
  • Has a 3.00 ERA over 17 IP in his 7 starts

Ohtani (9-5, 3.32 ERA) makes his 22th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 11.6 K/9 through 124 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 5-3 home loss to Seattle Mariners Thursday
  • Has pitched 13 scoreless innings over his last 2 starts, including a 1-hit complete game shutout, after allowing 14 runs over 16 1/3 IP over his previous 3 turns

Giants at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:05 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Giants +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Angels -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-185) | Angels -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Giants at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Angels 3

Moneyline

The Giants are 8-5 in their last 13 games while the Angels have dropped 7 of their last 8.

The Giants have allowed 3 or fewer runs in 10 of their last 13 games. They are 8-3 in their last 11 matchups against the Angels.

The Angels are 2-3 in Ohtani’s last 5 starts.

BET GIANTS (+115).

Run line/Against the spread

Both teams are under .500 ATS this season.

The Angels are 22-39 ATS as favorites this season. They have lost 9 out of their last 12 games outright.

The Giants are 33-16 ATS as underdogs this season. They have won the last 3 games outright in which they were underdogs.

However, with five 1-run wins in their last 8 victories, it isn’t enough to bet the alternate line of Giants -1.5 (+185), so stick with the plus odds on the moneyline.

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Over/Under

The first 2 games of the series have had 11 and 12 total runs, and the Giants have had 3 consecutive games with totals of 11 or higher. However, their previous 8 games all had 7 or fewer runs.

They have allowed 3 or fewer runs in 10 of their last 13 games.

Seven of the Angels’ last 17 games have had 7 or fewer total runs.

BET UNDER 8 (-105).

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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Francisco Giants (62-51) meet the Los Angeles Angels (56-58) for the 2nd game of their 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Angels Stadium is 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 1-0

The Giants snapped a 2-game skid with a series-opening 8-3 win on Monday. They have won 4 of their last 6 games and 8 of their last 12 overall. San Francisco holds the top NL Wild Card spot and is in 2nd place in the NL West, trailing the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers by 4 games.

The Angels are mired in a 7-game losing skid and have lost 9 of their last 10 outings. Los Angeles is in 4th place in the AL West, 11 1/2 games back of the division-leading Texas Rangers and 8 games back of the final AL Wild Card berth.

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Giants at Angels projected starters

LHP Scott Alexander vs. RHP Lucas Giolito

Alexander (6-1, 3.21 ERA) makes his 5th start and 40th appearance. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 4.8 K/9 through 33 2/3 IP.

  • Will serve as the opener and has not pitched 2 innings in any appearance this season
  • Last appearance: No-decision, 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K in relief in 8-6 road loss vs. Oakland Athletics Sunday
  • Previously went 6 straight outings without allowing an earned run

Giolito (6-8, 4.36 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 130 IP for the Angels and Chicago White Sox.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 9 ER, 8 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 12-5 road loss to Atlanta Braves Wednesday
  • 0-2 with 12.00 ERA in 2 starts with the Angels

Giants at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Giants -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Angels -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants -1.5 (+145) | Angels +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Giants at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Angels 3

Moneyline

The Giants are 8-4 in their last 12 games while the Angels have dropped 7 straight.

The Giants have allowed 3 or fewer runs in 10 of their last 12 games. They are 8-2 in their last 10 matchups against the Angels.

BET GIANTS (-115).

Run line/Against the spread

Both teams are under .500 ATS this season.

The Giants have had five 1-run wins in their last 8 victories.

Five of the Angels’ last 7 losses have been by at least 2 runs.

Betting the Giants to cover has nice value but they have been keeping games close.

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Over/Under

The series opener had 11 total runs and the Giants have had 2 consecutive games with totals of 11 or higher. However, their previous 8 games all had 8 or fewer runs.

They have allowed 3 or fewer runs in 10 of their last 12 games.

Eight of the Angels’ last 11 games have had 8 or fewer total runs.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-105).

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