The Baltimore Orioles are surging toward .500 with an eye toward climbing up the competitive AL East in the second half. The O’s have gone 7-2 SU and against the runline in their past nine games while averaging 7.0 runs per game. The Orioles open a 10-game road trip when they take on the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.
After being the Orioles’ ace through the first two months of the season, Dylan Bundy has fallen off. Since the start of June, Bundy has a 5.98 ERA and has given up 13 home runs in 10 starts. That being said, the righty was stellar in his most recent outing, pitching eight innings without an earned run.
JC Ramirez has been a different story for the Angels, as he opened the season as a member of the bullpen and is now one of their most consistent starters. The right-hander has a 3.97 ERA in 21 starts this season while pacing the Halos in wins and ERA. In his last three starts he has surrendered a combined three runs.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting oddsmakers, including Sportsbook, opened the Los Angeles Angels as -139 moneyline favorites in this matchup. OVER/UNDER total bettors saw the number open at 8.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 6.1-3.8 result in favor of the Orioles. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Angels bring a 55-57 record to the battle against the 55-56 Orioles. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Baltimore injuries news.
The Los Angeles Angels sit at No. 15 in the current MLB power poll here at OddsShark, while the Baltimore Orioles sit at No. 1 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Los Angeles owns the No. 26 ranking for hits at 8.26 per game. By contrast, the Baltimore Orioles are rated No. 6 in the same category at 9.05 per game.
Baltimore brings the No. 28-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Angels's No. 10-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Baltimore rolled to a 12-3 win against Detroit on Sunday, as Ubaldo Jimenez and the Orioles' bats led the team to victory at Camden Yards.
The Angels endured an 11-10 loss at the hands of the Athletics on Sunday at Angel Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Baltimore at Los Angeles, Tuesday, August 8