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Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 17, 2024 at 6:50 PM ET

Venue: Tropicana Field — St. Petersburg, Florida

Article updated Apr 17, 6:16 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Los Angeles Angels and the Tampa Bay Rays will face off in the final game of their series on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field. The Angels, with a record of 62-100, will be

Game outlook

The Los Angeles Angels and the Tampa Bay Rays will face off in the final game of their series on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field. The Angels, with a record of 62-100, will be looking to secure the series win against the 9-8 Rays. Reid Detmers will take the mound for the Angels, boasting an impressive 3-0 record and 1.04 ERA. The Rays will counter with Zack Littell, who has a 1-0 record and 1.17 ERA. The Rays have a recent history of success against the Angels, with a 6-4 record in their last 10 matchups. As of now, the Rays are the favorites to win, with the current line opening at -125 in their favor.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Angels +110 | Rays -129

Spread: Angels +1.5 (-195) | Rays -1.5 (+165)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 56%.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels ended a two-game losing streak with a win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of the series, and they will look to maintain their momentum with another victory. Their current stats show an average of 4.63 runs per game, a .247 batting average (12th in the league), a .320 on-base percentage (15th), and a .397 slugging percentage (13th). Logan O'Hoppe leads the team with a .364 batting average, while Mike Trout has hit seven home runs and Taylor Ward has 19 RBIs. On the pitching side, the Angels have given up an average of 4.63 runs per game, with opponents hitting .234 against them (11th in the league). Their ERA is 4.69 (24th), and their WHIP is 1.26 (14th). In his last start, Detmers pitched a strong game, allowing no runs in 6.1 innings in a 7-0 win over Boston. With a power ranking of 18, Los Angeles is ranked 15th in offense, 24th in defense, and has a season record of 62-100.

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Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays have performed well in their last six games, winning four of them. They are aiming to continue their momentum with a victory over the Angels for their fifth win in six games. The team is averaging 4.18 runs per game and has a .245 batting average, ranking 16th in the league. Jose Caballero leads the team with a .286 batting average, while Isaac Paredes leads in home runs and RBI. However, their pitching has struggled, giving up 5.12 runs per game with a .264 opponents batting average. In their last match against the Angels, pitcher Littell performed well, and the team will need another strong start from him to secure a win. The Rays have a power ranking of 25 and are ranked 19th for offense, 26th for defense, and have an overall record of 98-64. Los Angeles has had success against Tampa Bay in their recent matchups. For those interested in betting, it is recommended to check out the best betting sites available.

Los Angeles Angels Poised for Offensive Success on Road Against Tampa Bay Rays

The Los Angeles Angels have demonstrated impressive performance on the road, winning six of their last eight games away from home. With a strong offensive showing resulting in 20 runs scored over their past four road games, the Angels are poised to continue their offensive success. Despite solid pitching from Littell of the Rays, the Angels' proficiency against right-handed pitchers and the struggling Tampa Bay bullpen suggest a favorable offensive outcome for Los Angeles in this upcoming game. On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Rays, winners of four of their last six games, have shown offensive prowess with 14 runs scored in their recent three games. However, facing Detmers' solid pitching record of only two runs allowed in two starts, the Rays may encounter difficulties in generating offense. Based on these factors, it is recommended to choose Los Angeles to cover the money line.

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SportsJaw Angels vs Rays archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Angels vs Rays matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Angels+106 → +102Moved
  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays-125 → -115Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Angels+1.5 (-200) → +1.5 (-200)Unchanged
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Rays-1.5 (+170) → -1.5 (+170)Unchanged
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Los Angeles Angels
62-100 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Tampa Bay Rays
98-64 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-17T10:16:26.615Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-16Los Angeles Angels 6 · Tampa Bay Rays 7
  • 2024-04-15Los Angeles Angels 7 · Tampa Bay Rays 3
  • 2024-04-10Tampa Bay Rays 4 · Los Angeles Angels 2
  • 2024-04-09Tampa Bay Rays 6 · Los Angeles Angels 4
  • 2024-04-08Tampa Bay Rays 1 · Los Angeles Angels 7
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Angels defeated Tampa Bay Rays 5-4

Los Angeles Angels defeated Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on April 17, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Los Angeles Angels' strongest period was the 9th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Angels +1.5 (-200) spread, Los Angeles Angels covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • JeffjacksonMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +110Win
  • NutinbutlocksMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +110Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +110Win
  • Novacek84Total · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • DrfeelgoodMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +106Win
  • Steve512Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays -120Loss
  • RcollinsMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +104Win
  • JamescashiolaMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +104Win
  • Roderick806Moneyline · Los Angeles Angels +104Win
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • IrishblueMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +104Win
  • Hustle$Moneyline · Los Angeles Angels +104Win
  • MauriceJonesMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays -120Loss
  • BadmanMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +104Win