Los Angeles Angels vs
San Diego PadresPredictions & Preview

Padres Favored to Win in Interleague Matchup Against Angels as Series Begins in San Diego

The Los Angeles Angels will take on the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, CA, on Monday night in the first game of a three-game interleague series. The Padres are favored to win with a -230 moneyline, and the total runs is set at 7.5 with the under being the favored outcome. Yusei Kikuchi will start for the Angels, while Michael King will start for the Padres. San Diego opened as -218 favorites and the line has remained steady. This Angels vs. Padres prediction is one of our MLB picks for Monday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +184 | Padres -218
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-124) | Padres -1.5 (+104)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 69%.

Los Angeles vs San Diego Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels hosted the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series, emerging with a win in the second game after a defeat in the opener. They closed out a 10-game homestand with a 4-5 record, scoring 35 runs with a .225/.289/.381 triple-slash and struggling bullpen statistics. Yusei Kikuchi is set to start the next game, with a record of 0-4 and a 3.83 ERA this season. The Angels are currently ranked 24th in offense, 26th in defense, and hold a 16-22 record this season.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres have been on a hot streak, winning 8 of their last 10 games and scoring an average of 4.66 runs per game while only allowing 3.24 runs per game. They recently swept the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series, with dominating victories of 13-9 and 21-0. Their bullpen has struggled, however, with a high ERA and batting average against. Michael King is set to start for the Padres, boasting a 4-1 record with a 2.22 ERA this season. The Padres are ranked 17th in the power rankings and are currently 25-13 overall. They have had recent success against the Los Angeles Angels, who are 0-3 in their last three matchups against San Diego.

San Diego Padres Bullpen Outperforms Los Angeles Angels, Making Them a Favorable Choice on the Runline

The San Diego Padres bullpen faced some difficulties in May, however, it remains more effective compared to the Los Angeles Angels bullpen. Yusei Kikuchi has displayed consistent performance this season, whereas the Angels' relief pitching has been subpar. Given these factors, the Padres appear to be a favorable choice when considering the runline. Michael King has delivered an impressive performance by allowing two or fewer runs in his last five outings. Considering the Angels' struggle against King, a strong showing is anticipated from the former Yankee pitcher. With key players like Jake Cronenworth and Jackson Merrill back from the Injured List, the Padres lineup is healthy and formidable. In contrast, the Angels' lineup is missing Mike Trout, making the Padres a more reliable option for success.

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