Angel Stadium hosts an MLB battle between the Los Angeles Angels and the visiting Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.
It's a pitching duel between Troy Scribner for the Los Angeles Angels (2-1 on the year) and Chris Smith for Oakland Athletics (0-3 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Los Angeles Angels in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -163 at Sportsbook for Tuesday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.6-0.0 victory for the Angels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Angels sport a record of 67-65 heading into this matchup, while the Oakland Athletics sit at 58-73 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Oakland injuries news.
The Los Angeles Angels sit at No. 9 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Oakland Athletics sit at No. 14 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Los Angeles Angels No. 25 ranked offense (4.29 runs per game) against a Oakland Athletics defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 28 at 5.16 runs allowed per game. The Los Angeles Angels have been averaging 8.16 hits per game, more than the Oakland Athletics have managed so far this season (8.15 hits on average).
Comparing defensive stats, Oakland owns the No. 21-rated road mark, allowing 5.19 runs per game on the highway. Los Angeles, on the other hand, rates No. 22 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Oakland looks to awaken their bats in this one, after they were struck out 10 times by A Heaney in their last outing, a 3-1 setback against Los Angeles at Angel Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Oakland at Los Angeles, Wednesday, August 30th