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Red Sox to Take on Angels in American League Showdown at Angel Stadium, Buehler and Kochanowicz Set to Start

The Boston Red Sox will face off against the Los Angeles Angels in an American League showdown at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Monday, June 23. This is the opening game of a three-game series between the two teams, with the Angels having won two out of three in their previous meeting in Boston. The Red Sox are the favorites with a moneyline of -125 and a total of 8.5 runs. Walker Buehler will be starting for the Red Sox, while Jack Kochanowicz will be starting for the Angels. The current line has Boston as -121 favorites.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox -121 | Angels +106
• Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+132) | Angels +1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 55%.

Boston vs Los Angeles Stats

Boston Red Sox

In Sunday's game, the Boston Red Sox visited the San Francisco Giants for a rubber match of their three-game series. After winning the opener 7-5, they suffered a narrow 3-2 loss in the middle game. Despite scoring just 29 runs in their last 10 games, the Red Sox have won eight of them, thanks to their strong pitching staff with a 2.12 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and .179 batting average against. However, pitcher Walker Buehler struggled in his last outing, allowing eight earned runs in just 3.1 innings. Buehler, who is having a disappointing season, is set to start against the Angels on Monday. The Red Sox, with a power ranking of 15, are ranked 8th in offense, 22nd in defense, and hold a 40-38 record for the season.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels hosted the Houston Astros for a three-game series, with the Angels winning the rubber match 9-1 after a tough extra-inning defeat in the opener. The Angels have won five of their last 10 games, with solid offensive stats and a strong pitching performance. The team is currently two games behind the Red Sox, who hold the bottom wild card in the American League. Jack Kochanowicz is set to start the next game with a record of 3-8 and a 5.38 ERA. The Angels have a power ranking of 20, ranking 22nd in offense and 24th in defense, with an overall record of 37-39. Boston has won two out of their last three matchups against the Angels.

Unpredictability Reigns as Red Sox and Angels Face Off: Bullpens Shine While Starting Duos Struggle

This upcoming game presents a significant level of unpredictability as both teams have shown inconsistencies. The Red Sox and Angels starting duo have been inconsistent, making it difficult to assess the outcome accurately. However, recent statistics show that both bullpens have been performing well, as evidenced by the Red Sox bullpen's 1.11 ERA and 0.90 WHIP and the Angels bullpen's 3.00 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over the past 10 days. Both teams have struggled against right-handed pitchers during this time frame, with the Red Sox posting a 30 wRC+ and the Angels a 74 wRC+. Given these factors, the host team, the Angels, may be the more favorable choice at a positive moneyline. Additionally, improvements are needed from Walker Buehler, who has struggled in his recent performances, allowing a significant number of runs over a short span.

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