Los Angeles Angels vs Philadelphia Phillies Preview
At 9:38 PM from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have an interleague matchup between the Phillies and Angels. Heading into Tuesday’s game, the Phillies are 19-11, and the Angels are 11-18. Television coverage is being handled by BSW.
Spencer Turnbull is going for the Phillies, and he is facing off against Tyler Anderson for the Angels. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Phillies are the road favorite, with a money line payout of -140.
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Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- The Phillies are 4-1 across their last five road games. They have gone 4-1 vs. the runline.
- The Angels, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 1-4 (SU) and 2-3 record.
- The Phillies have a 8-2 straight-up record in their last ten games as the favorite, and 7-3 against the runline.
- When playing as the underdog, the Angels have gone 5-5 against the runline, with a straight-up record of 5-5 over their last ten games.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Angels vs Phillies series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as +128 underdogs and squeaked out a 6-5 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Phillies could only muster one more run in the 5th inning. As for the Angels, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 6th, and both offenses went silent after that.
Griffin Canning got the start for the Angels, going just five innings while giving up four runs and striking out five. Adam Cimber got the win out of the bullpen, and Carlos Estevez got the save. Seranthony Dominguez took the loss for Philadelphia out of the bullpen.
Trea Turner had a two-home run game for the Phillies, going 2/4 with two runs scored and two RBIs. Alec Bohm also had a two-hit game for Philadelphia.
Los Angeles Angels vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction
Philadelphia’s overall record is 19-11 heading into today’s road matchup vs. the Angels. The Phillies are 1.5 games behind the Braves for the NL East lead, and they are 3-3 in divisional games this year. The Phillies dropped the first game of this series vs. the Angels.
At home, the Phillies have gone 10-6 this year, and they are 9-5 on the road. So far, they have been good in night games, going 12-5. As the favorite, the Phillies are 15-8 and 4-3 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Phillies are 5-2-2 this year.
When the Phillies win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.6 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of 4.1 runs per game. This has led to a run line record of 15-15 on the season, including an 8-6 mark on the road. As the favorite, they are 11-12 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 4-3.
Philadelphia’s over/under record for the season is 13-16, and the over has hit in two straight games. The over/under line for today’s game against the Angels is 8.5 runs, which is the combined run average for Phillies games this season. The over has hit in just one of their seven games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs. Overall, the over/under line has been set at 8 runs per game for the Phillies this season.
Spencer Turnbull is on the mound for the Phillies today, as they are taking on the Angels. This will be his 3rd road start of the season, and he is coming off a start where he went 5 innings and gave up 1 earned run. In his first start of the season, he went 7 innings and struck out 6.
The Phillies come into today’s game as one of the league’s top home run hitting teams, and they are also one of the league’s top hitting teams, with a team batting average of .254. Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber have been the team’s top power threats so far, with Bohm’s four homers being 2nd on the team and Schwarber’s seven homers leading the Phillies and ranking 4th in the league. Bohm also has the league’s 2nd most RBIs, with 29.
Bohm is currently on a 13-game hitting streak and is batting .364 for the season, while Trea Turner is also hitting well, with a batting average of .344. Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh have also been solid run producers, with six homers apiece.
Los Angeles is hosting the Phillies today with an overall record of 11-18, which has them 4th in the AL West. The Angels are five games behind the Mariners for the lead in the AL West, and they have yet to play a game against another team in the division.
The Angels picked up a win in their most recent game vs. the Phillies. This came after dropping three straight to the Twins. So far this year, the Angels are just 4-9 at home compared to 7-9 on the road. They have really struggled in day games, going 3-10 this year.
When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.5. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -4.1. Despite that, they have a winning record against the run line overall at 14-15, and they have been particularly good against the run line on the road at 10-6. They have struggled against the run line at home, going just 4-9, and they have yet to cover the run line in any game in which they have been favored, going 0-4.
Los Angeles Angels games have been trending towards the over, as their games have averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. Their over/under record sits at 16-12, and their games have averaged a combined total of 9 runs per game. Their last three games have all gone over the total, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs per game this season.
Coming off of a loss in his last start, Tyler Anderson will be on the mound for the Angels as they take on the Phillies. Anderson has started 3 games this season, going 1-2. His most recent start was a 5-inning outing where he allowed 2 earned runs and struck out 7. He has given up 1 home run in each of his last two starts.
The Angels offense comes into the game averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a bit below average in terms of their home run and slugging numbers, but are batting a collective .241, which is 13th in the league. Over their last seven games, Zach Neto and Jo Adell have been swinging the bat well, with Neto going 10/25 and Adell batting .375 with three homers.
Mike Trout comes into the game with a league-leading 10 home runs, but his batting average is just .220. Taylor Ward has been a bright spot for the Angels, as he is hitting .274 for the season and has seven homers, which is 4th in the league. Ward’s 23 RBIs is also 6th in the league.
Our prediction for today’s Phillies vs. Angels matchup is to take the Angels on the money line, with the payout currently sitting at +117. We have the Angels winning this one by a score of 5-4.
Looking at some of the starting pitcher projections, Spencer Turnbull is predicted to pick up seven strikeouts, while Tyler Anderson is projected to finish with four. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also look to take the over, as we have the final score prediction going over the 8.5 run line.
Los Angeles Angels vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Tips
- Take the Phillies on the moneyline
- The Angels are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 9 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Miguel Sanó | Questionable | Knee |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Hamstring |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| José Quijada | Out | Elbow |
| Michael Stefanic | Out | Quadriceps |
| Sam Bachman | Out | Shoulder |
| Chase Silseth | Out | Elbow |
| Guillermo Zuñiga | Out | Pectoral |
Philadelphia Phillies Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Covey | Out | Shoulder |
| Rafael Marchán | Out | Back |
| Luis F. Ortiz | Out | Ankle |
| Michael Rucker | Out | Hand |
