Los Angeles Angels' Final Series of Season Against Tampa Bay Rays Sets Up Battle for Best Record in American League
This series marks the final games of the regular season for both teams; the Angels have the 4th-worst record in the American League with 68-83 while the Rays have the
Game outlook
This series marks the final games of the regular season for both teams; the Angels have the 4th-worst record in the American League with 68-83 while the Rays have the 2nd-best at 93-59 and have secured a spot in the postseason.
Game Info
When: Thursday, 9/21/2023 @ 1:10pm EST
Where: Tropicana Field Stadium Angels vs Rays Betting Odds Moneyline: Angels +214 | Rays -240
Spread: Angels +1.5 (-110) | Rays -1.5 (-107)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 71%.
Los Angeles Angels
The Angels are having a disastrous season and hope to reach the the postseason. Griffin Canning will start the upcoming game and he's been a bright spot with an expected opponent Batting Average of .236, a 6.3 Walk Rate, and a 3.97 expected ERA. The Angels' lineup has fallen apart, scoring 4.58 runs per game with only 3.61 runs per game since August. Brandon Drury is slashing .254/.302/.471 with 21 home runs and 206 total bases while Logan O'Hoppe and Matt Thaiss have added 20 home runs and 160 total bases. Only one active batter has an OPS+ over 100 and opposing pitchers can eliminate the lineup as a result. With a power ranking of 29, Los Angeles is ranked 15 in offense (scoring an average of 4.60 per game), #25 in defense (allowing an average of 5.16 points to be scored against them per game) and are 68-83 this season.