Sportsbooks of 24 of their last 25 games, the Cleveland Indians’ red-hot streak may be over but their ascension to the top of the American League has rightfully shaken up the landscape of the American League with the playoffs almost here. The Tribe will travel to the Golden State to tangle with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, where sportsbooks opened the Halos as -108 home favorites with a total of 8.5.
Mike Clevinger and Tyler Skaggs are expected to get the start for the Indians and Angels, respectively. Clevinger (10-5, 3.21 ERA) is riding a streak of four straight wins where he surrendered a total of one earned run. The 26-year-old wasn’t as sharp against Cleveland on July 25, when he allowed six runs and nine hits in 4.1 frames without factoring in the decision.
Skaggs (2-5, 4.37) earned his first win since April 22 on Wednesday against Houston, allowing three hits over seven scoreless innings while striking out five. The hurler is 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA in two previous starts against the Indians.
The UNDER has been a profitable play when these teams have gotten together of late. In the last six between the Indians and Angels, the UNDER is 6-0.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Los Angeles was a -105 moneyline favorite earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made oddsmakers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook OVER/UNDER number of 8.5.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.3-2.7 victory for the Indians. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Cleveland Indians vs Los Angeles Angels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
76-73 Los Angeles battles the Indians, currently with a 93-57 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Cleveland injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Los Angeles Angels rated this week at No. 11 and the Cleveland Indians sitting at No. 1.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Los Angeles Angels' No. 23-ranked scoring average of 4.41 runs per game, against a Cleveland Indians offense rated No. 7 and scoring 5.05 runs per game. The Angels have averaged 8.19 hits per game to date this season, less than the Indians hitters have managed (8.94 per nine innings).
Comparing defensive stats, Cleveland owns the No. 1-rated road mark, allowing 3.61 runs per game on the highway. Los Angeles, on the other hand, rates No. 21 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cleveland looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Royals, a 3-2 final on Sunday in support of Corey Kluber at Progressive Field.
Los Angeles didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 4-2 to Texas on Sunday at Angel Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland at Los Angeles, Wednesday, September 20