The Toronto Blue Jays are in a tailspin right now and enter Saturday’s contest with the Los Angeles Angels having lost 10 of their last 11 road games. With the Angels claiming the first two of the series, L.A. looks to collect its third straight triumph over the Jays. Sportsbooks opened the Halos as -136 home favorites with a total of 8.5.
- The Blue Jays are 1-10 SU in their last 11 road games.
- The OVER is 8-1-2 in the Angels' last 11 games.
- The Blue Jays are 0-4 SU in their last four meetings with the Angels.
Who has the edge in the pitching matchup?
Marcus Stroman and Jaime Barria are slated to get the ball for the Jays and Angels, respectively. Stroman (0-5, 7.71 ERA) will be activated prior to the game to make his first appearance since May 8. The 27-year-old hasn’t played in over six weeks due to an injured throwing shoulder. The hurler is 1-1 with a 5.31 ERA in four career meetings with the Angels.
Barria (5-3, 3.57) has dropped back-to-back starts after winning five of his first six decisions to start the year. The 21-year-old gave up six runs and six hits over four innings against Arizona in his last trip to the mound. Barria is 2-2 with a 3.96 ERA in five home starts this season.
Angels are going OVER with ease
If you’re a totals bettor and haven’t been paying attention to the Angels lately, you’re missing out on some big profits. The OVER is 8-1-2 in Los Angeles’ last 11 games, which is a stark contrast to its penchant for going UNDER earlier in the year. In 2018, the Angels O/U mark now sits at 35-36-5.
