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Tyler Anderson Leads Los Angeles Angels to Victory Over Oakland Athletics in Pitching Duel

The Oakland Athletics are scheduled to face the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday at 9:38 p.m. ET for the second game of their three-game series. The starting pitchers will be Mitch Spence for the Athletics and Tyler Anderson for the Angels. Despite the opening betting odds favoring Los Angeles at -127, the current line has shifted to Los Angeles -123. Please note that this information is subject to change as the game progresses.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +109 | Angels -123
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-187) | Angels -1.5 (+161)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 55%.

Oakland vs Los Angeles Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics are currently struggling with a 29-51 record, placing them last in the AL West. Their offensive performance has been subpar, ranking 29th in the majors with a slash line of .221/.292/.372. Against left-handed pitchers, they have had difficulties, slashing .222/.277/.401. Individual batting statistics against specific pitchers show varying levels of success. The Athletics will be starting right-hander Mitch Spence, who has a 4-3 record with a 3.86 ERA. Overall, the team has a 4.35 ERA, ranking 23rd in the league. With a power ranking of 28, Oakland's offense ranks 28th, their defense 26th, and they have a 29-52 record for the season.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels, currently with a record of 30-46 and in fourth place in the AL West, are entering a series with the Athletics. Left-hander Tyler Anderson will be starting for the Angels, holding a record of 6-7 with a 2.48 ERA. In their last matchup against the Dodgers, the Angels split the series. Offensively, the Angels are slashing .236/.301/.384, ranking 20th in the majors. Defensively, the team has a 4.78 ERA, ranking 28th. The Angels have a power ranking of 27 and are ranked 22nd for offense and 27th for defense. Overall, they are 31-46 and have yet to face Spence.

Tyler Anderson Leads Angels to Victory Over Athletics with Strong Pitching Performance

One notable player for the Angels this season is Tyler Anderson, who has consistently performed well. With Anderson as the starting pitcher, Los Angeles is in a favorable position to secure a victory. The Athletics have struggled to generate hits and runs, particularly with Toro sidelined due to injury, giving Anderson an advantage in effectively managing their offense. Despite both teams facing offensive challenges, the Angels possess a slight edge in their offensive capabilities compared to Oakland. Additionally, having the superior pitcher further supports the likelihood of a successful outcome for the Angels. Therefore, it is recommended to place a wager on the Angels to win outright.

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