Los Angeles Angels vs Colorado Rockies Preview
Thursday’s interleague matchup between the Rockies and Angels has a first pitch set for 9:38 PM ET from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. The Angels are the betting favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -128, while the Rockies are at +108. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.
Carson Fulmer is starting for the Angels, and he is facing off against Ryan Feltner for the Rockies. Colorado comes in with a record of 39-70, which is the worst in the NL West. The Angels are 4th in the AL West with an overall record of 47-61.
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Los Angeles Angels vs. Colorado Rockies Trends and Key Stats
- 1-4 is the record of Rockies in their last five road games. They have also gone 2-3 vs. the runline.
- The Angels, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 4-1 (SU) and 4-1 record.
- Over their last ten games when playing as the favorite, the Angels have won 4-6 straight-up, and have a 4-6 record vs. the runline.
- The Rockies have a 3-7 straight-up record and a 5-5 record vs. the runline over their previous ten games as the underdog.
Colorado picked up a 2-1 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Rockies offense only had two more hits than the Angels and struck out 11 times, but still picked up the win. Heading into the game, they were at +117 on the money line.
Kyle Freeland started for the Rockies and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued zero walks. Davis Daniel got the start for the Angels and took the loss, giving up one earned run in five innings of work.
At the plate, Brenton Doyle and Logan O’Hoppe were the only two Rockies hitters to have more than one hit. Doyle also homered in the game. For the Angels, O’Hoppe hit the game’s only home run and went 2/4.
Los Angeles Angels vs Colorado Rockies Prediction
With a record of 39-70, the Rockies are 24 games out of the NL West lead. So far, they have gone just 12-22 in divisional matchups. Colorado is on the road today, and they are 15-41 away from home this season.
Colorado has really struggled as the underdog this year, going 15-41. As for their record at home, the Rockies are 24-29 this year. So far, they have not been the favorite in any of their games. The Rockies are 7-24-3 in series this year and are 3-7 in their last ten games overall.
When it comes to betting the Rockies on the run line, it’s been a coin flip overall with a 54-55 mark. They’ve been slightly better at home, going 29-24, but they’ve been a bit worse on the road at 25-31. They’ve been an underdog in every game this season, and their average run margin in those games is -1.6 runs per game.
The Rockies are on the road today, taking on the Angels. The O/U line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is lower than their average combined run average of 10.1 runs per game this season. Their O/U record for the season is 56-51, and their average O/U line for the season is 9 runs. When the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 7-7. So far this season, 57.8% of their games have had higher O/U lines than 8.5 runs.
Ryan Feltner gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Angels on the road. So far this season, he has made 21 starts and has a record of 1-10 with an ERA of 4.99. Feltner’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.41. In his last outing, the right-hander finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up one earned run on four hits. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Feltner has given up at least one homer in each of his last four outings.
Colorado’s offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game this season, which is 17th in the league. They have been a much better offensive team at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 7th in the league. As a team, the Rockies are batting .244, which is 11th in the league, and are 13th in home runs. The team’s collective on-base percentage of .306 is 16th in the league.
Ezequiel Tovar has been on a tear of late, going 9/22 in his last six games, including one home run. Tovar is currently on a 17-game hitting streak and is batting .290 for the season. Tovar, Brenton Doyle, and Michael Toglia are all tied for the team lead in home runs, with 18.
With a record of 47-61, the Angels are nine games out of first place in the AL West. So far, they have gone 17-18 in divisional games. The Angels are looking to even their record at home today, as they are 24-33 this season. On the road, Los Angeles is 23-28.
Los Angeles has gone 6-4 across their last ten games and are currently tied with the Rockies in their series. This year, the Angels are just 6-11 when favored and 41-50 as the underdog. They have an overall series record of 10-22-2 this year.
When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.1. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.9. That’s why their run line record is 60-48, with a -0.9 run differential per game. They are 31-26 vs. the run line at home and 29-22 vs. the run line on the road. They are 5-12 vs. the run line as the favorite and 55-36 vs. the run line as the underdog.
When the Angels play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, which is slightly lower than their season average of 9.0 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 54-51, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone 24-21. Overall, 31 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, accounting for 28.7% of their games, while 32 games have had lower lines.
Through 27 appearances and three starts, Carson Fulmer has a record of 0-2 and an ERA of 3.77. He has made 13 appearances on the road, where he is 0-2 with a 6.43 ERA. At home, Fulmer is 0-0 with a 1.54 ERA in 14 appearances. Fulmer’s last outing came on July 26th, where he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs, and three home runs. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. The right-hander has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings.
So far this season, the Angels offense is averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting a collective .235, and their on-base percentage of .305 is also among the league’s worst. The Angels offense is also near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs.
Los Angeles will be looking for Taylor Ward and Jo Adell to continue their strong seasons at the plate, as both players have 16 home runs. Ward is batting just .227 for the season, but he does lead the team with 54 RBIs. Zach Neto is batting .256 for the season and has 13 homers, while Logan O’Hoppe is hitting .281 and has gone deep 15 times.
Our prediction for today’s Rockies vs. Angels game is to take the Angels on the money line at -128. We have the Angels winning this one by a final score of 6-5.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Carson Fulmer is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which is higher than Ryan Feltner, who we have finishing with six. Carson Fulmer is also projected to finish with fewer earned runs than Feltner.
Los Angeles Angels vs Colorado Rockies Betting Tips
- Take the Angels on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Rockies (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Back |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Rengifo | Questionable | Wrist |
| Patrick Sandoval | Out | Arm |
| Andrew Wantz | Out | Elbow |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
Colorado Rockies Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bard | Out | Forearm |
| Germán Márquez | Out | Elbow |
| Antonio Senzatela | Out | Elbow |
| Nolan Jones | Out | Back |
| Lucas Gilbreath | Out | Elbow |
| Jordan Beck | Out | Hand |
