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Los Angeles Angels Look to Sweep Series Against Miami Marlins After Opening Win

The 2025 MLB season continues on Sunday, May 25 with an interleague showdown between the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. The Angels are slight -126 moneyline favorites with a total of 9.0 runs. The Angels won the opener 7-4 and now look to wrap up the series against the Marlins. Edward Cabrera will start for the Marlins with a 5.5 ERA, while Kyle Hendricks will start for the Angels with a 5.32 ERA. Los Angeles opened as -135 favorites and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for our Marlins vs. Angels prediction and MLB picks for Sunday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +122 | Angels -135
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-170) | Angels -1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

Miami vs Los Angeles Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins suffered their third consecutive loss with a 7-4 defeat at Angel Stadium on Friday night. Despite out hitting the Halos 14-6, the Marlins were unable to secure a win. Starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara had a disappointing outing, giving up five earned runs in 5.1 innings. Miami left 14 men on base and now holds a 19-30 record for the season. Their offense ranks 19th in the majors, scoring an average of 4.10 runs per game, while their defense ranks 28th, allowing an average of 5.78 runs against. The bullpen has a 5.46 ERA over the past 10 days. Edward Cabrera is set to pitch on Sunday, with a 0-1 record and 5.50 ERA in seven starts this season. He has performed well in May, allowing six earned runs in 15.2 innings. Cabrera previously faced the Angels in 2023, pitching 5.2 innings of three-run ball. The Angels have a 2-for-16 record against him. Miami is currently ranked 26th in power rankings.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels have extended their winning streak to eight games with a victory over the Marlins on Friday. The Halos scored seven runs on six hits, including solo home runs by Taylor Ward and Jorge Soler. Throughout their winning streak, the Angels have scored 61 runs with a .291/.362/.568 slash line. They currently rank 12th in the MLB in runs scored and 25th in runs allowed. The Angels bullpen has been struggling with a 4.40 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and .277 batting average against over the last 10 days. Kyle Hendricks is set to start on Sunday with a 2-5 record, 5.32 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP this season. Hendricks has a 3-2 record with a 2.17 ERA in nine career starts against Miami but struggled in two matchups in 2024. The current Marlins roster has had success against Hendricks in the past. The Angels currently have a power ranking of 23 and are ranked 12th for offense and 25th for defense, with an overall record of 25-25. Miami has won their last three matchups against Los Angeles.

Marlins Present Favorable Odds for Upset Victory Against Angels

In consideration of Edward Cabrera's recent improvement in performance during the month of May, I recommend taking the Marlins at favorable odds for this particular game. Both teams have demonstrated proficiency in hitting right-handed pitchers as of late, with the Marlins boasting a 120 wRC+ and the Angels a 143 wRC+. Given these factors, Miami presents a viable opportunity for an upset victory. Additionally, the instability of both teams' bullpens creates a sense of unpredictability in the outcome of the game. Kyle Hendricks' inconsistent performance further supports the decision to back the Marlins, as evidenced by his recent struggles in allowing four earned runs on nine hits in his most recent start. Moreover, Hendricks has yielded a home run in each of his last seven starts, which underscores his lack of reliability.

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