Those betting on MLB baseball odds will look to pick a Sportsbook at Progressive Field on Friday as the host Cleveland Indians battle the Los Angeles Angels in baseball betting odds action.
For the Cleveland Indians, Danny Salazar gets the ball, charged with keeping the Los Angeles Angels hitters off the base paths. He'll face Andrew Heaney, 5-2 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Los Angeles Angels listed as underdogs of 145 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.1-2.2 victory for the Indians. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Indians Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
59-66 Cleveland battles the Angels, currently with a 65-62 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Los Angeles injuries news.
This game puts the Cleveland Indians, most recently No. 2 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Los Angeles Angels, who rate a No. 30 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Cleveland Indians No. 20-ranked scoring average of 4.05 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Angels offense rated No. 21 and scoring 4.01 runs per game. The Indians have averaged 8.63 hits per game to date this season, more than the Angels hitters have managed (8.15 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Cleveland has the No. 16-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Angels own the No. 13 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
M Shoemaker chucked 7.1 shutout innings at the Tigers in their last game, striking out 5 in a 2-0 win against Detroit in baseball action at Comerica Park.
Cleveland looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Brewers, a 6-2 final on Wednesday in support of Cody Anderson at Progressive Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Cleveland, Saturday, August 29th