Los Angeles Angels vs Philadelphia Phillies Preview
At 4:07 PM ET, the Phillies and Angels will square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, where the forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 60s. Philadelphia is sending Zack Wheeler to the mound, and he is facing off against Patrick Sandoval for the Angels.
The Phillies are 20-11 this season, and they are the favorite on the money line today at -185. The over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs. If you’re looking to watch this game on TV, it is being carried by NSPPH.
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Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- 4-1 is the record of Phillies in their last five road games. They have also gone 4-1 vs. the runline.
- On the other side, the Angels have gone 1-4 (SU) and 2-3 in their previous five home contests.
- The Phillies have a straight-up record of 8-2 in their last ten games as the favorite, with a runline record of 8-2.
- When playing as the underdog, the Angels have a 5-5 record against the runline and a 5-5 straight-up record in their last ten games.
Philadelphia rallied for three runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Phillies vs. Angels series. The Phillies scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up three in the top of the 9th, picking up a 7-5 win. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -176 on the money line.
Spencer Turnbull got the start for the Phillies, going just 5 1/3 innings while giving up one run and striking out six. Jose Alvarado got the win out of the bullpen, and Jeff Hoffman got the save. Tyler Anderson had a rough outing for the Angels, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work.
Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber each homered for the Phillies, while Johan Rojas scored three times and drove in two runs while going 1/4. Trea Turner also had a two-hit game and scored twice for Philadelphia’s offense.
Los Angeles Angels vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction
Philadelphia is on the road today vs. the Angels, and they are 20-11 overall this season. The Phillies are 0.5 games behind the Braves for the NL East lead, and they are 3-3 in divisional games. The Phillies dropped the first game of this series vs. the Angels but bounced back with a win in the most recent game.
The Phillies have been good on the road this year, putting together a record of 10-5. At home, the Phillies are 10-6 this season. So far, they have really thrived in the favorite role, going 16-8. As the road favorite, the Phillies are 7-4 this year. Philadelphia’s overall series record is 5-2-2.
When the Phillies are on the road, they have been a good bet to cover the run line, going 9-6. Their average run differential on the road is +1.4, compared to +0.3 at home. They have been favored in 24 games, and their run line record is 12-12 in those games. In games they have won, their average run differential is +3.6, while in losses it is -4.1.
Philadelphia’s O/U record is 14-16, and the average O/U line for their games is 8 runs. The over has hit in three straight games for the Phillies, and the combined run average for their games this season is 8.6 runs. When the O/U line is set at 7.5 runs, the over is 2-6 in their games this season. Overall, 71% of their games have had higher O/U lines than 7.5 runs this season.
Right-hander Zack Wheeler is starting for the Phillies today as he faces the Angels on the road. So far this season, Wheeler has made six starts and has a record of 2-3. His ERA is an impressive 1.93, along with a WHIP of .88. Wheeler has turned in five quality starts this year and is coming off a game in which he didn’t allow a run. In that outing vs. the Reds, he went six innings, picking up the win. Wheeler’s strikeout numbers for nine innings currently stand at 11.09. For the year, he has 46 strikeouts. Looking back, Wheeler had allowed at least one homer in three straight starts before his last outing.
So far this season, the Phillies have been one of the league’s top home run-hitting teams, as they are 2nd in the league in homers. As a team, they are also among the league leaders in several offensive categories, including batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Alec Bohm and Trea Turner have been two of the team’s top hitters so far, with Bohm batting .366 with four homers and Turner at .346 with two homers. Bohm has been especially hot of late, going 23/43 in his last 10 games.
Over his last 10 games, Kyle Schwarber has three homers, but he is just 7/37 in that stretch and is batting just .202 for the season. However, he does lead the team with eight homers. Bohm’s 30 RBIs are the best mark on the team and 2nd in the league, while Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also have six homers apiece.
Los Angeles is 11-19 overall and trail the Mariners by six games in the AL West. Today, they host the Phillies with an overall series record of 1-7-1, and they have dropped three straight series.
The Angels have really struggled in day games this season, going 2-11. At home, they are 4-10 compared to 7-9 on the road. As the underdog, the Angels are 10-16 this year and just 1-3 when favored.
When the Angels win, they win big, as their average run margin in victories is +3.5. However, they have a run line record of 14-16, as their average run margin on the season is -1.2. They are 4-10 against the run line at home, where their average run margin is -2.1. On the road, they are 10-6 against the run line, where their average run margin is -0.5. They are 14-12 against the run line as an underdog, but 0-4 as a favorite.
It’s no surprise that the over/under line for today’s game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Philadelphia Phillies is set at 7.5 runs. The Angels have been involved in high-scoring games all season, with their games averaging 9.9 runs per game. Their over/under record is 17-12, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. Their last four games have all gone over the total, and their last game against the Phillies had a combined 12 runs.
Patrick Sandoval gets the start for the Angels today and will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he gave up three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Overall, Sandoval has a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 6.33. Looking at his WHIP, it is currently 1.78. Sandoval has made six starts this year and has a BB/9 figure of 4.67 compared to 9.33 strikeouts per nine innings. At home, his ERA is 5.08, compared to 9.23 on the road.
Los Angeles comes into the game as one of the league’s top home run hitting teams, and they are also putting up some solid numbers in terms of batting average and on-base percentage. Overall, they are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. The Angels are also near the top of the league in terms of team Isolated Power, with a collective mark of .144.
Mike Trout is leading the Angels with 10 home runs, but he is batting just .220 for the season. However, he does have a solid on-base percentage of .325. Taylor Ward has been a bright spot for the Angels this season, as he is batting .273 and has gone deep seven times. Over his last eight games, Jo Adell is batting .357 with three homers.
With the Angels being our predicted winner, we would recommend taking them on the money line at +154. Our predicted final score is 5-4 in favor of the Angels, and with the payout sitting at +154, there is a lot of value in taking them on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Patrick Sandoval is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, which is good for third among all starters today. As for Zack Wheeler, he is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which has him at 12th.
Los Angeles Angels vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Tips
- Take the Phillies on the moneyline
- On the run line we like Angels (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 9 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| 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 |
