The Los Angeles Angels will look to stave off their fourth straight loss when they play host to the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:07 p.m. ET and Fox Sports North will be televising this AL showdown.
Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds
Minnesota (-110) is entering this game as the favorite against Los Angeles (+100) and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under for this game at 9.5 runs. The odds for wagering on the game’s total currently stand at +105 for the over and -125 for the under. Gamblers can also bet on the game’s runline with the current odds coming in at Twins -1.5 runs (+135) and Angels +1.5 runs (-155).
The Twins have gone 32-16 SU this year and are 26-21 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 15.0 units for moneyline gamblers through the early portions of the year and 3.9 units ATS. Minnesota has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven. The Angels, on the other hand, are 22-26 SU and 28-19 ATS. The team’s lost 4.3 units for bettors taking the moneyline while earning 10.3 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the under has hit in four of those seven.
Los Angeles games have an 18-25-4 over/under record so far in 2019. Minnesota has an over/under record of 24-22-1.
The southpaw Martin Perez is the probable starter for the visiting Twinkies. Perez is 6-1 with a 2.89 ERA and 53 strikeouts. This is his first outing against Los Angeles this year. He did make two starts against the Angels in 2018, putting together a 0-1 record against them with an 11.12 ERA and six strikeouts.
The Angels are putting the ball in the right hand of Matt Harvey (2-3, 6.35 ERA), who has 34 strikeouts and 20 walks as well as a 1.43 WHIP. Harvey did not re a start against the Twins in 2018.
As a unit, Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 4.9 runs per game overall this year. Its starting pitching staff has an ERA of 5.59, a WHIP of 1.40 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 7.5. The bullpen has a 4.04 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 9.8 K/9.
The Los Angeles offense is putting up 4.7 runs per outing, including 3.9 per game over its last 10 games and 3.2 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .225/.311/.325 over its last five contests and is 2-3 SU during that span.
Shortstop Andrelton Simmons and outfielder David Fletcher have led the Angels’ hitters this year. Simmons is hitting .298/.323/.415 with three home runs, 21 RBIs, 22 runs and five stolen bases, while Fletcher is batting .303 with three homers, 17 RBIs and 21 runs.
For the visitors, Minnesota’s pitching staff allowed 4.0 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 3.68 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 8.17 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.09, along with a K-per-9 of 9.53.
The Twins offense has slashed .269/.339/.502 on its way to 5.7 runs scored per game in 2019, including 7.0 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 8.0 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Minnesota’s offensive production has been fueled by shortstop Jorge Polanco and left fielder Eddie Rosario, who have already combined to drive in 60 runs. Polanco is slashing .339/.405/.596 with eight home runs, 23 RBIs and 30 runs scored, while Rosario is hitting .264/.295/.511 with 13 homers, 37 RBIs and 31 runs scored.
The Twins have gained 17.0 units and are 22-16 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 18 of those games, compared to 20 that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Angels have lost 9.6 units and are 7-9 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over’s cashed in five of those games, compared to 11 that went under the total.
Twins at Angels MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Angels, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has cashed in just one of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
- The Twins have hit 20 home runs in their last 10 games. The Angels have hit 10 over their last 10.
- The Twins have an OPS of .841 this season and an OPS of .834 against right-handed pitchers. The Angels’ OPS sits at .752 overall and .785 against righties.
- Los Angeles has posted 22.7 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 17.6 over its last five.
- The Twins have won seven of their last eight games SU.
