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Angels vs. Rays Set to Clash in Opening Game of Three-Game Series with Tampa Bay Favored

The Los Angeles Angels and Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off in the opening game of a three-game series in Boston. The Angels are coming off a successful series against Cleveland, while the Rays were swept by the Rangers in their last series. Last season, the Rays won the season series, but the teams split their games at Tropicana Field in April. Kyle Hendricks will start on the mound for the Rays, with Shane Baz starting for the Angels. Tampa Bay is favored to win, with the current line at -167. Stay tuned for our Angels vs. Rays prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays -167 | Angels +146
• Spread: Rays -1.5 (+130) | Angels +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 63%.

Tampa Bay vs Los Angeles Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

The Los Angeles Angels secured their second consecutive victory and sixth in their last eight games by defeating Cleveland in the rubber match of their series on Sunday. With a record of 6-3, the Angels currently stand in second place in the AL West, trailing the Rangers by 1.5 games. In their recent win, Los Angeles received strong performances from Kyren Paris and Logan O'Hoppe, who each contributed two hits along with key runs and RBIs. Jorge Soler, O'Hoppe, and Paris also hit home runs in the game. Pitcher Tyler Anderson delivered a solid performance, pitching five innings and allowing two runs on one hit. Ryan Zeferjahn earned the win for the Angels. Kyle Hendricks will be starting for the Angels in their upcoming game, with a 3.00 ERA and four strikeouts so far this season. Tampa Bay currently holds a power ranking of 26, ranking 9th in offense and 29th in defense, with a season record of 6-3.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays dropped their fourth straight game in walk-off fashion against the Rangers, falling to 4-5 on the season and standing fourth in the AL East. Despite a strong outing from Drew Rasmussen, the Rays couldn't secure the win. Now, Shane Baz takes the mound for his second start of the season, coming off a dominant performance against the Pirates. The Rays are looking to bounce back as they face the Los Angeles Angels, who have a power ranking of 14 and rank #18 in offense, averaging 3.88 runs per game. Tampa Bay has a recent track record of success against the Angels, going 2-1 in their last three matchups.

Contrasting Trajectories: Angels Soaring while Rays Struggle

The Los Angeles Angels and Tampa Bay Rays have been on contrasting trajectories recently, with the Angels winning six of their last eight games while the Rays have suffered four consecutive losses leading up to this match. In his debut for the Angels, Hendricks performed well, despite not being credited with the win. The Angels' offense has shown improvement after a slow start, contributing to their recent success. On the other hand, Baz had an impressive debut against the Pirates but may face challenges against a tougher opponent in this upcoming game. With the Rays only scoring 11 runs during their losing streak, a lack of offensive production may lead to their fifth consecutive defeat. In this matchup, it may be wise to bet on experience rather than youth.

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