Los Angeles Angels vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions
The Los Angeles Angels are set to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of their interleague series out West, with the Angels looking to bounce back from a
Game outlook
The Los Angeles Angels are set to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of their interleague series out West, with the Angels looking to bounce back from a recent series loss against the Astros. The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, are coming off a split series with the Padres. This is the only series between these teams this season, with Jose Soriano (3.64 ERA) starting for the Angels and Slade Cecconi (5.66 ERA) starting for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is the betting favorite opening at -142. The game is scheduled for 9:40 EST at Chase Field in Phoenix.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Angels +129 | Diamondbacks -142
Spread: Angels +1.5 (-160) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+138)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 59%.
Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels have climbed out of last place in the AL West, overtaking the Athletics for fourth in the division. Despite being four games behind the Astros for third, they are looking to maintain their positive momentum in their upcoming series against Arizona. Their recent win over Houston was fueled by catcher Logan O'Hoppe's two-run home run in the ninth inning. O'Hoppe boasts the team's top batting average at .269, with eight home runs and 28 RBIs. Left fielder Tyler Ward leads in power statistics with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs. First baseman Nolan Schaunel has seven home runs and 22 RBIs, and 25-year-old right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano will make his 12th start of the season in their upcoming game. Despite their struggles, the team holds a 25-40 record and is ranked 22nd in offense and 27th in defense, with an average of 3.97 runs scored and 4.94 runs allowed per game.