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Tampa Bay Rays Favored to Dominate Los Angeles Angels in AL Series Opener

The Los Angeles Angels will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of a three-game AL series on Monday night. The Angels will have Patrick Sandoval on the mound, while the Rays will start with Zach Eflin. The Rays currently lead the season series 2-1. Despite a higher ERA for Sandoval compared to Rays' starter Aaron Civale, Tampa Bay is favored to win with -150 odds that have remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +138 | Rays -150
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-158) | Rays -1.5 (+142)
• Total: Over/Under 8.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 60%.

Los Angeles vs Tampa Bay Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels will have Patrick Sandoval starting on the mound for their upcoming series. Sandoval has had a mixed performance in his three outings so far this season, with a 6.57 ERA and a 1-2 record. Despite his struggles, he has historically performed well against the Rays. The Angels, currently standing one game below .500, have been competitive but are looking for more consistency from key players like Anthony Rendon. The team's offense is ranked 14th, averaging 4.69 runs per game, but their pitching has been subpar with a 4.88 ERA. Los Angeles will need to improve in order to climb in the rankings and remain competitive throughout the season.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

Zach Eflin will be pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, despite his early season struggles. The veteran pitcher has had some ups and downs, with a solid performance against the Rangers but a rough outing against the Angels. Eflin has a 6.35 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP this season, but has shown potential in past seasons with a 3.00 ERA. On the other side, the Tampa Bay Rays have been performing decently, winning three straight series. They have been scoring an average of 4.25 runs per game but have struggled with a 5.06 ERA on the pitching side. Yandy Diaz, who had an impressive season in 2023, has been inconsistent this season. Tampa Bay is currently ranked 20th in the power rankings, with an offense ranking of 20th and a defense ranking of 19th. Los Angeles has a 2-1 record in their last three matchups against Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays Dominate as Los Angeles Angels Struggle: Can Zach Eflin Lead Angels to Victory?

The Los Angeles Angels have experienced a recent decline following a promising start to the season, having lost three consecutive series, including a series defeat at the hands of the Rays last week. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay team has been performing strongly, securing victory in three consecutive series and four of their last five games. Angels' pitcher Patrick Sandoval has struggled to contain opposing teams, allowing 11 runs (nine earned) in just 12.1 innings pitched this season. Despite a recent dip in performance, Zach Eflin has a track record of success, having posted a 3.50 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP last season. In his career, Eflin has achieved a solid 3.00 ERA in 24 innings pitched against the Angels, indicating he has the potential to perform well in the upcoming game.

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