MLB Betting Line Favors the Tampa Bay Rays over the Los Angeles Angels

The visiting Los Angeles Angels hope for a solid performance on Monday as they look to pick up a win at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Tampa Bay Rays will rely on Matt Moore to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Nick Tropeano will be his counterpart for the Los Angeles Angels. Matt Moore is 4-5 this season, and Nick Tropeano is 3-2.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Tampa Bay Rays in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -144 at Sportsbook for Monday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8 at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.0-4.8 win for the Angels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays bring a 33-48 record to the battle against the 33-49 Angels. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Los Angeles injuries news.

This game puts the Tampa Bay Rays, most recently No. 30 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Los Angeles Angels, who rate a No. 21 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Los Angeles Angels rank No. 10 at 9.09 hits per game. That compares with the Tampa Bay Rays No. 26 ranking in that category.

Tampa Bay owns the No. 19 defense, allowing 4.02 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Los Angeles's No. 23-rated defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Los Angeles didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 10-5 to Boston on Sunday at Fenway Park.

The Rays starter, C Archer, was terrific in striking out 10 Detroit batters last time out, but Tampa Bay still lost 5-1 on Sunday at Tropicana Field.

Betting Trends
  • LA Angels is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
  • LA Angels is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games
  • LA Angels is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Tampa Bay is 3-17 ATS in its last 20 games
  • Tampa Bay is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
  • Tampa Bay is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Los Angeles at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, July 5th

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