Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees Preview
From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have the Yankees and Angels facing off in an AL matchup. The forecast for Wednesday’s game calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s. Luis Gil is starting for the Yankees, and he is facing off against Tyler Anderson. The Angels are +161 on the money line compared to the Yankees at -192. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.
First pitch for this one is set for 9:38 PM ET, and BSW is carrying the game on TV. The Yankees are 37-19 this season, while the Angels have won two straight and are 5th in the AL West with a record of 21-33.
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Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- The Yankees are 3-2 across their last five road games. They have gone 3-2 vs. the runline.
- The Angels, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 3-2 (SU) and 5-0 record.
- The Yankees have a straight-up record of 6-4 in their last ten games as the favorite, with a runline record of 6-4.
- As the underdog, the Angels have gone 5-5 vs. the runline and 5-5 straight-up.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Yankees vs Angels series. New York went into the matchup as -185 favorites but lost 4-3. The Yankees had a chance to tie or take the lead in the 8th inning, but the Angels bullpen closed things out.
Griffin Canning got the win for the Angels, going five innings and giving up three earned runs. He finished the game with just two strikeouts and allowed two home runs. As for the Yankees, Nestor Cortes Jr. got the start and took the loss, giving up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work.
Kevin Pillar was the difference for the Angels, as he homered and scored three times while going 3/4 at the plate. Both Luis Rengifo and Taylor Ward each drove in two runs for Los Angeles’ offense.
Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees Prediction
The Yankees lost the series opener vs. the Angels and are 37-19 overall this season, which is good for 1st place in the AL East. Currently, they lead the Orioles by 1.5 games in the division. New York is 8-8 in divisional games this season.
At home, the Yankees have gone 18-8 this season, and they are 19-11 on the road. As the favorite, the Yankees are 27-15 this season and 10-4 as the underdog. So far, they have been tough to beat on the road, as their overall record is the best in the American League.
When the Yankees are on the road, they have a run line record of 18-12, and their average run margin is +1.6 runs per game. They are 11-3 against the run line as an underdog.
The New York Yankees are on the road today against the Los Angeles Angels. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is higher than their combined run average of 8.0 runs per game. The Yankees have an over/under record of 23-31 on the season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 13-10. Their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs in 19.6% of their games this season, and their current under streak is at 3 games.
New York is sending right-hander Luis Gil to the mound today vs. the Angels. He has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 6-1 with an ERA of 2.11. Gil has been especially tough at home, coming in with a record of 4-0 and an ERA of 1.43. On the road, his ERA is 3.27, and he has a record of 2-1. Gil has made five starts on the road. In his last outing, he went 6 1/3 innings, picking up the win and not allowing a run. He gave up just one hit in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts.
So far this season, the Yankees have been the league’s top home run-hitting team, and they have also been one of the league’s best offensive clubs in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging. As a team, they are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 7th in the league. In terms of home runs, both Juan Soto and Aaron Judge have been among the league leaders, with Soto’s 15 homers being 4th in the MLB and Judge’s 17 long balls being the 2nd most in the league.
Over his last five games, Aaron Judge has gone 7/18 with three homers and five RBIs. Juan Soto has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/20 with two homers in his last five games. Anthony Volpe has been even better, going 8/21 in his last five games, but he has yet to go deep this season.
With an overall record of 21-33, the Angels trail the Mariners by eight games in the AL West. Currently, they are in 5th place in the division, just behind the Athletics for 4th place. The Angels have gone 4-2 in divisional games this year.
At home, the Angels have really struggled this year, going 7-19. Los Angeles has been much better on the road, putting together a record of 14-14. So far, they are just 6-14 in day games this season.
Los Angeles is currently on a series road winning streak, as their overall series record is 4-12-1 this year. As the underdog, the Angels are 20-29 this year compared to just 1-4 when favored. The Angels have a series record of 4-12-1 this year.
When betting the run line on the Angels, it’s been profitable to take them as the underdog, as they are 31-18 on the run line in those games. They have covered the run line in three straight games and are 19-9 on the run line on the road. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.8, while it’s -3.5 in losses. They have yet to cover the run line as the favorite this season.
When the Angels are at home this season, the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs in 27.8% of their games. In those games, the over has hit at a 12-9 clip. Overall, the Angels and their opponents are averaging 9.3 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 30-23.
Left-hander Tyler Anderson gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Yankees at home. He has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 5-4 with a 2.52 ERA. Anderson has been pitching well recently, as he has won each of his last three starts. In his most recent outing, he went eight innings, giving up just one earned run and picking up the win. Anderson’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.06, and opponents are batting .188 off him this year. So far, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 6.16 strikeouts per nine innings.
Heading into today’s game, the Angels offense is 16th in the league in runs scored at 4.3 runs per game. They have been a good home run hitting team this season and are batting a collective .245, which is 9th in the league. One area they will look to improve on is their team on-base percentage of .306, which is just 15th in the MLB.
Taylor Ward has been the Angels’ top hitter this season, as he is batting .273 with a team-high 11 homers and 34 RBIs. Ward has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/33 in his last nine games. Kevin Pillar has also been swinging a hot bat, going 9/21 in his last six games, including two homers. Pillar is currently on a three-game hitting streak.
With the Angels being the underdogs at +161, we see a lot of value in taking them on the money line. In a 6-5 win, the Angels’ payout is a great value, and they are our recommended pick.
If you’re looking for a potential parlay, you could also look to take the over, as the line is sitting at 8.5 runs. However, we see this one finishing with just 11 runs, giving us a little more room to take the Angels on the money line.
Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees Betting Tips
- Take the Yankees on the moneyline
- The Angels are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Drury | Out | Hamstring |
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Miguel Sanó | Out | Knee |
| Ehire Adrianza | Out | Back |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Hamstring |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| José Quijada | Out | Elbow |
| Michael Stefanic | Out | Quadriceps |
| Sam Bachman | Out | Shoulder |
| Chase Silseth | Out | Elbow |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
New York Yankees Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | Out | Elbow |
| Tyler Lyons | Out | Personal |
| Nick Burdi | Out | Hip |
| Jon Berti | Out | Calf |
| Lou Trivino | Out | Elbow |
| Jonathan Loáisiga | Out | Elbow |
| JT Brubaker | Out | Elbow |
| Scott Effross | Out | Back |
| Jasson Domínguez | Out | Elbow |
| Kenlly Montas | Out | Personal |
