On yet another winning streak, the 95-57 Cleveland Indians are on the verge of a sweep against an Angels team that’s vying for the final playoff spot in the American League. While they’ve slowed down on the runline front, it’s almost impossible to bet against the Tribe right now – so let’s do it.
- The Indians are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games against the Angels.
- The total has gone UNDER in the Angels’ last 4 games when closing out a series.
- Danny Salazar has a 6.07 ERA through 29.2 innings pitched during the daytime this season.
A game and a half back of the Twins for the final spot in the postseason, the Angels really need a win this afternoon and they’ll send their ringer Parker Bridwell (8-2, 3.71 ERA) to the mound in the effort. The rookie has quickly become the best starter in the Angels rotation and he’s actually by far the most profitable pitcher in baseball ($1,513) with just 17 starts under his belt.
Winning four straight and 12 of their last 13 in games Bridwell has started, the Angels have been rallying around their stud rook and giving him plenty of run support (4.88 runs per game). The Angels also own a combined .286 average against Indians starter Danny Salazar (5-6, 4.52 ERA).
Speaking of Danny Saladz, he could get tossed in his first start this month. The strikeout specialist has been erratic when healthy this season and he’s been awful on the road, compiling a 5.56 ERA in 11 starts away from Cleveland.
The Angels are being offered in the range of +130 on the moneyline and this feels like a good opportunity to fade the Tribe.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Los Angeles Angels were listed as +111 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while oddsmakers set the Sportsbook total line around 8 earlier at Sportsbook.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Indians to win this game 4.8-4.1. 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 (76-75) will face the 95-57 Indians in this tilt. 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
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Cleveland Indians rank No. 9 at 9 hits per game. That compares with the Los Angeles Angels' No. 28 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Los Angeles has the No. 10-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Indians own the No. 1 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cleveland rolled to a 6-5 win against Los Angeles on Wednesday, as Josh Tomlin and the Indians' bats led the team to victory at Angel Stadium.
- Cleveland is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games
- Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Cleveland is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 12 games
- LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland at Seattle, Friday, September 22
Los Angeles at Houston, Friday, September 22
