Detroit Tigers Home to the Los Angeles Angels in MLB Betting Odds Action

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Detroit and Los Angeles on Thursday, with the host Tigers trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

It's a pitching duel between Randy Wolf for the Detroit Tigers (0-1 on the year) and Matt Shoemaker for Los Angeles Angels (5-2 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Los Angeles Angels were -120 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 9.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.6-2.5 victory for the Tigers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Los Angeles Angels vs Detroit Tigers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

59-66 Detroit battles the Angels, currently with a 64-62 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Los Angeles injuries news.

This game puts the Detroit Tigers, most recently No. 21 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Los Angeles Angels, who rate a No. 29 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Detroit has baseball's No. 7-rated offensive output, at 9.56 hits per game. The Los Angeles Angels average 8.16 hits per game, good for No. 29 on the list.

Defensively, Los Angeles features the No. 18-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.4 runs per game. Detroit, meanwhile, comes in at No. 10 at home, scoring 4.42 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Los Angeles didn't plate a single run in their last outing, shut down by J Verlander in a losing cause, 5-0, against Detroit on Wednesday.

Betting Trends
  • LA Angels is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games
  • LA Angels is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
  • LA Angels is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
  • Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games
  • Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Los Angeles at Cleveland, Friday, August 28th
Detroit at Toronto, Friday, August 28th

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