A battle of the basement in the AL West takes place tonight in Anaheim as the A’s and Angels kick off a four-game set. Oakland opened the day as +127 underdogs, and they’ve been a virtual lock to lose in this situation, going 0-8 in their last eight games as road underdogs. The Angels come back at -137 — they’ve won three of their last four as home favorites.
The Angels will send Tim Lincecum to the mound, who will be making his second start of the season. His first start — against the A’s last week — was a success, as he allowed just one run off four hits in six innings pitched, picking up the W.
The A’s will counter with Kendall Graveman, who’s coming off a strong performance against the Angels last week where he allowed just one run off three hits in seven innings of work. He’s done a good job of shutting down Mike Trout in his career, giving up just two singles in 12 at-bats.
The total for tonight’s game opened at 8.5, and both teams are trending UNDER, combining to go 1-11 O/U in their last 12 games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Los Angeles Angels as -143 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.6-2.8 win for the Angels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Angels bring a 31-41 record to the battle against the 29-42 Athletics. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Oakland injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 19-rated Los Angeles Angels and the league No. 21-ranked Oakland Athletics, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Los Angeles Angels and its No. 16-rated batting order, averaging 4.28 runs per nine innings, against the No. 27 line up of the Oakland Athletics at 3.89 runs per outing.
Oakland brings the No. 24-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Angels's No. 20-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Oakland didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 4-2 to Milwaukee on Wednesday at O.co Coliseum.
Los Angeles looks to rebound from a loss to the Astros, who beat them 3-2 on Wednesday behind a start from L McCullers at Minute Maid Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at Los Angeles, Friday, June 24th