The visiting Toronto Blue Jays hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to pick up a win at Angel Stadium against the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles hands the ball to starter Ricky Nolasco in this one and he'll try to improve on his 5-14 mark on the year. Toronto counters with Francisco Liriano, who will try to quiet the fans and the Angels bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Los Angeles Angels as 125 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 9 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.7-3.0 win for the Blue Jays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Angels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
63-84 Los Angeles battles the Blue Jays, currently with a 81-66 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Toronto injuries news.
The Los Angeles Angels sit at No. 17 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Toronto Blue Jays sit at No. 20 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Los Angeles Angels No. 19 ranked offense (4.35 runs per game) against a Toronto Blue Jays defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 8 at 4.24 runs allowed per game. The Los Angeles Angels have been averaging 8.76 hits per game, more than the Toronto Blue Jays have managed so far this season (8.44 hits on average).
Toronto brings the No. 8-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Angels's No. 21-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto threw a shutout at Los Angeles in their last outing, using a shutdown performance by R Dickey to defeat Los Angeles 5-0 on Friday.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Los Angeles, Sunday, September 18th