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Pittsburgh Pirates Look to Continue Dominance Against Los Angeles Angels Despite Underdog Status

In the conclusion of their three-game series, the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-15) will face off against the Los Angeles Angels (11-11) on Thursday, with Cameron Mlodzinski starting for the Pirates and Tyler Anderson starting for the Angels. Despite the Pirates' 9-3 win in the series opener, the Angels are favored to win with a -135 opening line that has not moved. The prediction for this matchup remains to be seen.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +122 | Angels -135
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-162) | Angels -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

Pittsburgh vs Los Angeles Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled in the opening month of the season, with only nine wins so far. Despite a recent win against Cleveland, their pitching staff has been inconsistent, with Carmen Mlodzinski having particularly rough outings. Mlodzinski has a poor 7.41 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP, and has struggled to contain opposing teams. The team is currently 3-8 on the road and is averaging 3.62 runs per game. On the offensive side, Oneil Cruz has been a standout with 11 RBIs and an .828 OPS, while Ke'Bryan Hayes has been struggling with a .557 OPS. Bryan Reynolds has been a reliable hitter with 12 RBIs and a .730 OPS. The Pirates are ranked 24th in offense and 16th in defense, with a power ranking of 23 and a 9-15 record for the season.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

Tyler Anderson will be starting for the Los Angeles Angels in their upcoming series, coming off a dominant performance against the Giants. The veteran left-handed pitcher has been impressive this season with a 2.08 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP, along with a 2-0 record in 21.2 innings. The Angels have had a mixed performance so far, with a strong showing in home runs but struggling in OPS. Karen Paris has been a standout player with five home runs and eight RBIs, while Mike Trout has been quieter with 16 RBIs. The Angels offense has several players with OPS above .800. Overall, the team is averaging 4.15 runs per game and has a pitching staff with a 4.58 ERA, placing them 19th and 25th in the league, respectively. Los Angeles has a power ranking of 24 and an 11-11 record, with Pittsburgh recently winning a series against them.

Pittsburgh Pirates Riding High as Los Angeles Angels Struggle

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown recent competitiveness, achieving a 3-3 record in their last six games, while the Los Angeles Angels are struggling with only two wins in their last eight games. Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski has demonstrated effectiveness against the Angels in his career, holding them scoreless in 1.2 innings. This presents an opportunity for Mlodzinski to capitalize on their current offensive struggles. The Angels have struggled to score, averaging three or fewer runs in eight of their last ten games. In the series opener, the Pirates secured a decisive 9-3 victory. Despite Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson's solid performance, their bullpen has faltered with a 5.45 ERA. This matchup provides a favorable scenario for the Pirates to continue their success against a struggling Angels team.

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