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Colorado Rockies to Face Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium with Rockies as Betting Underdog

The Colorado Rockies will be facing off against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Rockies, with a record of 38-69, are currently fifth in the National League West, while the Angels, with a record of 46-60, are fourth in the American League West. The Angels had a 1-2 record against the Rockies in 2023. The game is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. EST with Cal Quantrill starting for the Rockies and Griffin Canning for the Angels. Los Angeles is the betting favorite, opening at -133 with the current line at Los Angeles -128.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +116 | Angels -128
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-175) | Angels -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 56%.

Colorado vs Los Angeles Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies suffered their fourth consecutive loss yesterday against the San Francisco Giants with a final score of 4-5. This loss adds to their winless record on their current California road trip, bringing it to 0-4. Although the Rockies have been able to rely on their offense to score an average of 5.8 runs per game in their last five games, their pitchers have struggled with an ERA of 5.93 during this stretch. Yesterday's game highlighted the challenges the Rockies are facing, with pitcher Austin Gomber allowing three runs, six hits, and a homerun in just 3.2 innings pitched. Looking ahead, right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill will be starting for the Rockies on Tuesday. With a current power ranking of 29, Colorado is ranked 19 in offense, 30 in defense, and has a season record of 38-69.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels secured a much-needed win against the Oakland Athletics with a final score of 8-6, breaking a three-game losing streak but ultimately losing the series 1-3. The Angels currently hold a record of 1-3 in their homestand. Despite recent wins, the Angels are struggling both offensively and defensively this season, with a record of 11 wins in their last 25 games. They tend to underperform against teams with strong hitting capabilities. The team ranks 27th in hits, 26th in runs, and their pitching ERA is 4.60, placing them third to last in the league. Right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning will be pitching for the Angels, with a record of 3-10 and an ERA of 5.04. The Angels have a power ranking of 23 and rank 27th for offense and defense. In their last three matchups, they went 1-2 against the Colorado Rockies.

Los Angeles Angels Face Hitting Challenge Against Colorado Rockies' Strong Offense

In recent matchups, the Los Angeles Angels have faced challenges against teams with strong hitting capabilities. The Colorado Rockies have maintained a batting average of .251 in their last five games, indicating a potential advantage against the struggling Angel pitchers. While the Angels are expected to put up a competitive front, the Rockies' above-average offense presents significant value. Therefore, considering the aforementioned factors, I recommend taking the Rockies on the money line for this matchup.

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