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Toronto Blue Jays Favored to Continue Dominance over Los Angeles Angels in Three-Game Series

The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels are set to face off in a three-game series, with the Blue Jays currently holding a record of 16-18 and the Angels at 13-20. The Blue Jays have dominated the Angels in past match-ups, with a 7-0 record last season. The Blue Jays will have an unnamed pitcher starting while the Angels will have Tyler Anderson on the mound. Toronto opens as the favorite in betting odds at -110, with the current line at Toronto -115. Can the Angels break out of their slump and defeat the Blue Jays on Tuesday night? Stay tuned for the prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays -115 | Angels -102
• Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+140) | Angels +1.5 (-165)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 53%.

Toronto vs Los Angeles Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have yet to name a starting pitcher for an upcoming game, with Eric Lauer and Jose Urena in consideration. Lauer struggled in his only outing this season, while Urena may make his debut with the team. The Blue Jays have had a tough time on the road, with a 5-10 record away from home. Despite recent struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been performing well at the plate. The team's offense has been inconsistent, averaging 3.53 runs per game and ranking 25th in the league. Defensively, they have a 4.25 ERA and are ranked 18th in the league. Overall, the Blue Jays are ranked 26th in power rankings, with a record of 16-18 for the season.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

In the upcoming game, Tyler Anderson will be starting for the Los Angeles Angels. Anderson has been performing well this season, with a 2.67 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP in 33.2 innings of work. However, he has struggled in the past against the Blue Jays. The Angels have been struggling in recent games due to weak pitching, but Logan O'Hoppe has been a standout player at the plate with nine home runs and a .878 OPS. The Angels have a power ranking of 30 and are ranked 24th for offense and 27th for defense. Despite Toronto's recent struggles against Los Angeles, the Blue Jays will look to bounce back in this matchup.

Toronto Blue Jays Continue to Impress, Angels Struggle as Series Approaches

The Toronto Blue Jays have shown improvement in their recent performance, recording a 3-2 record in their last five games, which includes a series victory over the Red Sox. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Angels are currently struggling, having lost eight of their last ten games and winning only three of their past eight home games. It is worth noting that the Blue Jays were undefeated against the Angels in the previous season.

Furthermore, Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson has struggled against the Blue Jays throughout his career, allowing nine runs in 10.2 innings last season. In five career meetings, he has a 5.53 ERA and a winless 0-3 record. The Angels offense has also been lacking, scoring four or fewer runs in nine of their last ten games, and they are still without the presence of Mike Trout on the field.

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