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Struggling Los Angeles Angels Face Off Against First-Place Cleveland Guardians in Critical Matchup

On Saturday, the struggling Los Angeles Angels will be facing off against the first-place Cleveland Guardians in game 2 of their series at Progressive Field. Los Angeles, currently sitting at the bottom of the AL West, has lost six of their last seven games and will be missing key players including Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon. Cleveland, leading the AL Central, will also be without some key players, including shortstop Angel Martinez. Reid Detmers will take the mound for the Angels, while Ben Lively will start for the Guardians. Cleveland is favored to win, with the betting line opening at -139. Be sure to check out our Expert Picks to increase your chances of winning!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +124 | Guardians -147
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-175) | Guardians -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 60%.

Los Angeles vs Cleveland Stats

Los Angeles Angels

Despite missing key players like Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon, the Los Angeles Angels are struggling both offensively and defensively this season. The team ranks low in batting average, slugging percentage, on base percentage, runs scored, and batting average allowed. Taylor Ward has emerged as a standout player, leading the team in home runs, RBI, and hits. Pitcher Patrick Sandoval leads in strikeouts, while Tyler Anderson has the best ERA among starting pitchers. With a power ranking of 29 and a record of 11-20, the Angels have their work cut out for them to turn their season around. Reid Detmers will be taking the mound in the upcoming game.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

Cleveland Guardians are currently performing well in both offense and defense, ranking 5th in both categories. They have scored 157 runs, have a .322 on-base percentage, and their top home run hitter is Josh Miller with seven. Jose Ramirez leads in RBI with 25, while Naylor has 24. The team has hit 55 doubles, six triples, and 30 home runs in 31 games. In terms of pitching, Cleveland ranks 8th in team ERA at 3.48, with Tanner Bibee leading in strikeouts with 35 and an ERA of 3.45. Ben Lively will start on the mound with a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 2.30. The Guardians have a power ranking of 14 and are 20-11 overall, with Los Angeles going 1-2 in their last 3 matchups against Cleveland.

Angels Struggle Without Key Players as Cleveland Dominates Matchups

The Angels have recently faced challenges in their lineup with the absence of key players, including power hitter Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon, as well as a struggling pitching staff. Los Angeles has suffered losses in six out of their last seven games overall, with five of those losses occurring on the road. On the other hand, Cleveland has a strong record at home against Los Angeles, winning 13 out of their last 14 matchups. Los Angeles' starting pitcher Reid Detmers has had difficulties in his recent outings, resulting in losses for his team. In contrast, Cleveland's pitcher Ben Lively has shown impressive performance this season with a low number of hits and runs allowed. These factors may influence the outcome of the upcoming game between the two teams.

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