Angel Stadium hosts an MLB battle between the Los Angeles Angels and the visiting Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.
Los Angeles hands the ball to starter Ervin Santana in this one and he'll try to improve on his 5-10 mark on the year. Cleveland counters with Fausto Carmona, who will try to quiet the fans and the Angels bats at the same time.
View Cleveland vs LA Angels Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Indians listed as underdogs of +163 at Sportsbook and other online sportsbooks. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, depending on the book.
Power Rankings:
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Angels at No. 6 in the American League and the Indians at No. 12 in the American League heading into this contest.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Los Angeles' No. 6-rated American League offense, averaging 4.7 runs per game, against a Indians defense that ranks No. 13 in the American League at 5.2 in runs allowed per game. The Angels have averaged 9.2 hits per game so far, more than Indians batters have averaged on the year (8.6 hits per game).
Los Angeles owns the American League's No. 6 defense, allowing 4.3 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Cleveland's American League No. 13-rated defense.
Cleveland lost its last outing, a 9-6 result against the Angels on August 14. Bettors who backed the Angels at -186 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (15) sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Cleveland looks to rebound from a loss to the Angels, who beat them 9-6 on Tuesday behind a start from Zack Greinke at Angel Stadium.
Cleveland Indians Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Oakland are 8-2
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
Los Angeles Angels Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 2-8
After playing Cleveland are 7-3
After a win are 3-7
A few Indians at Angels trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Cleveland's last 24 games when playing LA Angels
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels' last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels' last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels' last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of LA Angels' last 24 games when playing Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland at Oakland, Friday, August 17
LA Angels home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, August 16
