Los Angeles Angels vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
The Los Angeles Angels will be facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game series starting on Monday. The Angels are coming off a series loss against the Guardians, while
Game outlook
The Los Angeles Angels will be facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game series starting on Monday. The Angels are coming off a series loss against the Guardians, while the Pirates just won a home series against the Rockies. Tyler Anderson with a 2.23 ERA will start for the Angels, and Mitch Keller with a 5.18 ERA will start for the Pirates. The game will take place at PNC Park with a 6:40 EST first pitch. The Pirates are the current betting favorite with the line at Pittsburgh -136.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Angels +115 | Pirates -136
Spread: Angels +1.5 (-180) | Pirates -1.5 (+155)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 58%.
Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are facing challenges this season with the absence of both Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. Trout is expected to be out for up to three months following knee surgery, leaving a gap in the lineup. The team will need to rely on players like Taylor Ward, Nolan Schanuel, Jo Adell, and Mickey Moniak to step up in Trout's absence. Tyler Anderson has been solid on the mound, but the team has struggled in his recent starts. Currently ranked 29th in power rankings, the Angels have a 18th ranked offense, 27th ranked defense, and a 12-21 record so far this season. They are tied with Houston in the bottom of the AL West, seven games behind the leading Mariners.