Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels in MLB Betting Odds

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Tampa Bay Rays dueling the Los Angeles Angels on Friday at Angel Stadium.

Nick Tropeano will take the mound for the Los Angeles Angels, and he'll carry a 1-2 record into the contest. Blake Snell gets the ball for the Tampa Bay Rays; he's 4-3 so far this season.

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 -131 at Sportsbook for Friday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.6-4.3 victory for the Angels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Los Angeles (25-19) will face the 20-22 Rays in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

The Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays odds would favor the Angels if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Los Angeles is rated No. 5 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Tampa Bay is at No. 9.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Los Angeles Angels and its No. 9-rated batting order, averaging 4.73 runs per nine innings, against the No. 15 line up of the Tampa Bay Rays at 4.33 runs per outing.

Los Angeles owns the No. 11 defense, allowing 4.73 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Tampa Bay's No. 18-rated defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Tampa Bay looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Angels, a 7-1 final on Thursday in support of C Archer at Angel Stadium.

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