San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
At 4:05 PM ET, the Angels and Giants face off in an interleague matchup. Sunday’s matchup is taking place at Oracle Park in San Francisco, and the Giants are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -179. The Angels have won two straight and their record is 28-42, while the Giants are 34-37 and their money line odds are at +152.
Ben Joyce is starting for the Angels, while the Giants are going with Kyle Harrison. NBCS will be televising Sunday’s game. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and the Giants are looking to snap a two-game losing streak, as they are 4th in the NL West.
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San Francisco Giants Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Angels have recorded a 3-2 record, with a 3-2 performance on the runline.
- Conversely, the Giants have achieved a 3-2 (SU) record and 3-2 record in their last five home games.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Giants have a record of 5-5 straight-up, and have gone 5-5 against the runline.
- The Angels have a 6-4 straight-up record and a 6-4 record vs. the runline over their previous ten games as the underdog.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Angels vs Giants series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as +120 underdogs and squeaked out a 4-3 win. The Angels had a two-run lead heading into the 6th inning, and the Giants could only muster one run in the 5th inning. As for the Giants, they scored their final run in the 7th.
Patrick Sandoval got the start for the Angels, going just five innings while giving up three runs and striking out five. Matt Moore came out of the bullpen for the win, and Carlos Estevez got the save. Keaton Winn put together a good outing for the Giants, giving up three earned runs across six innings of work.
Logan O’Hoppe and Mickey Moniak each homered for the Angels, while Luis Rengifo scored three times and drove in a run while going 2/4. Heliot Ramos had a three-hit game for the Giants, including a home run.
San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
Los Angeles is on the road today, taking on the Giants, and they have won two straight games. The Angels are 28-42 overall, putting them 4th in the AL West. They are 12.5 games behind the Mariners for the lead in the AL West.
The Angels have gone just 5-7 in divisional games this year, and they have an overall series record of 5-16-1. As the underdog, the Angels are 27-38 this year, and they are 17-18 as the road underdog. Their overall record at home is 11-23 compared to 17-19 on the road.
The Angels have been a profitable team to bet on the run line this season, as they are 40-30 overall. They are 23-13 on the run line on the road, and have covered in two straight games. They have been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 40-25, compared to 0-5 as a favorite.
The Los Angeles Angels are on the road against the San Francisco Giants today. The O/U line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Angels have a combined run average of 9.2 runs per game this season. Their O/U record is 38-31, and their average O/U line is also 8 runs. When the O/U line is set at 8 runs, their record is 8-5-1. So far this season, 65.7% of their games have had O/U lines set at over 8 runs, while only 14.3% have had lines set at under 8 runs.
Ben Joyce will be making his first start of the season for the Angels, as he has made 4 appearances out of the bullpen so far. He has yet to factor into a decision, but he has been effective, as he has yet to allow an earned run. In his last outing, he went 1 2/3 innings and struck out 1.
Los Angeles comes into the game with the 7th most home runs in the league, but they are just 21st in runs per game, averaging 4.1 runs per contest. Their team batting average of .239 is 11th in the league, and they are also near the top of the league in isolated power. As a team, the Angels are averaging 8 strikeouts per game and have a collective on-base percentage of .304.
Over his last six games, Logan O’Hoppe has gone 12/23 with two homers and five RBIs. He is also on an eight-game hitting streak. Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are tied for the team lead in homers, with 12, but Ward is batting just .243, and Adell is hitting just .191. Mike Trout is also near the top of the league in homers, but he is batting just .220 this season.
With an overall record of 34-37, the Giants are 4th in the NL West, 8.5 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. The Giants have dropped two straight games, and this comes after taking the final two games of their series vs. the Phillies. So far, they are 13-13 in divisional matchups.
At home, the Giants are 19-17 this season and 15-20 on the road. This year, the Giants are 20-17 as the favorite but just 14-20 as the underdog. San Francisco has won two straight series, and their overall series record is 12-8-2.
San Francisco has been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 19-16. Overall, the Giants are 34-37 vs. the run line. They have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog, going 19-15, compared to 15-22 as the favorite. In their 37 losses vs. the run line, the average margin of defeat has been 3.9 runs.
The San Francisco Giants are at home today against the Los Angeles Angels, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Giants’ games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 37-32. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 8-8-1. So far this season, 28.2% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs, while 47.9% have had lines set lower than 8 runs.
Left-hander Kyle Harrison gets the start for the Giants today as he faces the Angels at home. He has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 4-3 with a 3.96 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Harrison has a WHIP of 1.33 and opponents are batting .260 this season. In his 14 starts, Harrison has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 7.91 strikeouts per nine innings. The last time he took the mound, Harrison finished with a no-decision, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up one earned run on four hits. He only issued one walk in that outing.
Over the past seven games, Heliot Ramos has been swinging a hot bat for the Giants, going 10/29 with three home runs and three runs scored. This has helped him move into the team lead in home runs. Overall, he is batting .325. As a team, the Giants are 8th in batting average, averaging 4.3 runs per game.
Thairo Estrada and Matt Chapman are also tied for the team lead in home runs, but both players are batting below .240 for the season. Estrada comes into the game with a team-high 33 RBIs. The Giants will be looking for a big game from their outfield, as Mike Yastrzemski, Michael Conforto, and Jorge Soler are all among the team’s top home run hitters.
For the money line, we do see the Giants coming out on top, but at -179, the payout isn’t great. Instead, we recommend taking the over, with the line sitting at 8 runs. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Giants, giving us some wiggle room with the over/under line.
Looking at some potential player props, Kyle Harrison is projected to finish with six strikeouts. If you’re looking for a win, he is our 10th best starter to pick up a win. As for the Angels, they are predicted to finish with more home runs than the Giants, with the Angels finishing with six and the Giants with just one.
San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips
- Take the Giants on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Angels (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
San Francisco Giants Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | Out | Elbow |
| Alex Cobb | Out | Hip |
| Tom Murphy | Out | Knee |
| Blake Snell | Out | Groin |
| Jordan Hicks | Questionable | Illness |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | Out | Hamstring |
| Tristan Beck | Out | Vascular |
| Ethan Small | Out | Oblique |
| Austin Warren | Out | Elbow |
| Jung Hoo Lee | Out | Shoulder |
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Drury | Out | Hamstring |
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Miguel Sanó | Out | Knee |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Hamstring |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Adam Cimber | Out | Shoulder |
| José Quijada | Out | Elbow |
| Chase Silseth | Out | Elbow |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
