The Cleveland Indians have had a pretty easy time when they have faced off against the Los Angeles Angels. The Tribe have won the past nine meetings between the two teams while outscoring the Halos 74-30. In the past nine games between the Indians and Angels, Cleveland has won by at least three runs seven times.
The Indians will start Josh Tomlin, who has been effective in his limited time recently. The righty has allowed a combined five earned runs in his past four starts but has not once made it through six innings in that span. Tomlin arguably has the best command in the MLB, as he has allowed just 14 walks in 23 outings this year.
Angels starter Ricky Nolasco is coming off one of his best outings since the all-star break when he registered his first quality start in over a month. The 34-year-old has done a better job keeping balls inside the park but has still surrendered seven home runs in his past eight starts.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Los Angeles Angels were listed as +117 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while oddsmakers set the Sportsbook total line around 9 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.3-0.9 win 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
Los Angeles (76-74) will face the 94-57 Indians in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Cleveland injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 11-ranked Los Angeles Angels and the No. 1-rated Cleveland Indians in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Cleveland Indians rank No. 9 at 8.97 hits per game. That compares with the Los Angeles Angels' No. 29 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Los Angeles has the No. 9-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Indians own the No. 1 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Indians grabbed a win last time out, defeating Tyler Skaggs and the Angels 6-3 on Tuesday at Angel Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland at Los Angeles, Thursday, September 21