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Angels Favored Over Marlins in Interleague Matchup at Angel Stadium

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the Miami Marlins will face the Los Angeles Angels in an interleague matchup at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. The Angels are currently favored at -190, with a total of 8.5 runs for the game. The starting pitchers will be Cal Quantrill for the Marlins and Jose Soriano for the Angels. For more information and analysis on this game, as well as other MLB picks for Saturday, be sure to continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +168 | Angels -190
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-127) | Angels -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 66%.

Miami vs Los Angeles Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are currently struggling, having lost seven of their past eight series and sitting at the bottom of the NL East. They have dropped six of their last 10 games and are in desperate need of improvement on defense, as they rank 29th in the MLB in both runs allowed per game and ERA. Their bullpen has also been underperforming. At the plate, Miami is scoring below the league average and ranks 20th in runs scored per game. Cal Quantrill will be pitching against the Angels, hoping to improve on his 3-4 record with a 6.37 ERA this season. Miami is currently ranked 26th in power rankings, with a record of 19-29 and ranking 19th in offense but 29th in defense.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels have been performing well recently, sweeping consecutive road series against the Athletics and the Mariners. With a seven-game winning streak and tied for third in the AL West, the Angels have shown improvement at the plate, scoring 54 runs during their streak. They rank 14th in runs scored per game and 3rd in the MLB for home runs. However, they are 25th in runs allowed per game and ERA. Jose Soriano is set to start on Saturday, boasting a 3-4 record with a 3.57 ERA this season. The Angels are ranked 23rd in power rankings and 17th in offense, but are struggling defensively. They are currently 24-25 overall and have lost their last three matchups against Miami.

Bullpen Struggles Point to Angels as Favorites in Matchup Against Marlins

The performance of the Marlins bullpen over the course of the season has been lacking, with a recent 10-day stretch showing a 5.46 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and .300 batting average against. The Angels have had similar struggles, with a 4.76 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, and .262 batting average against in the last 10 days. The Marlins have shown strength against right-handed pitchers, showcasing a .782 OPS and 113 wRC+, while the Angels have excelled in this area with a .858 OPS and 142 wRC+. Therefore, it is advisable to consider the Angels for this matchup. Notably, only one player from the Marlins team has faced Jose Soriano previously, while the Angels have a strong familiarity with Cal Quantrill. In head-to-head matchups, the Angels have had success against Quantrill, going 28-for-89 with Ward being a standout performer at 5-for-9 with 4 RBI. Ward recently hit a grand slam in a victory over the A’s, highlighting his potential impact in this game.

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