The Milwaukee Brewers are paying a visit to Anaheim to play the Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The opening pitch is scheduled for 10:07 p.m. ET and Fox Sports Net Wisconsin will be televising this interleague matchup.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds
Vegas has listed Los Angeles (+110) as the underdog to Milwaukee (-120). Gamblers can wager on the game’s total with odds sitting at +100 for over 8.5 runs and -120 for under 8.5. Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the current runline odds standing at Brewers -1.5 runs (+125) and Angels +1.5 runs (-145).
The Brewers have gone 8-2 SU this year and are 3-6 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 4.8 units for moneyline gamblers in this young season, despite having lost 2.4 units ATS. Milwaukee is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Angels, on the other hand, are 4-6 SU and 5-4 ATS. They’ve lost 3.6 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 1.4 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has hit in five of those seven.
Los Angeles games have an over/under record of 1-7-1 thus far in 2019. Milwaukee has an over/under record of 4-4-1.
Right-hander Jhoulys Chacin (2-0, 4.22 ERA) will get the ball for Milwaukee. Chacin started 35 games last year while finishing the season 15-8 overall with a 3.50 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP.
The Halos will be turning to righty Trevor Cahill (0-1, 3.75 ERA), who recorded 100 strikeouts across 110 innings last year with 41 walks. Cahill finished the season 7-4 overall with a 3.76 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP.
As a unit, Los Angeles’ pitching staff has allowed 3.5 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starters have an ERA of 5.26, a WHIP of 1.39 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 6.0. The bullpen has a solid ERA of just 1.53, a WHIP of 1.02 and a K/9 of 10.7.
Los Angeles’ offense is putting up 3.2 runs per outing, including 4.0 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .231/.332/.413 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Angels’ offense has been led by Mike Trout and David Fletcher. Trout has five home runs, 12 RBIs and six runs scored, and Fletcher’s line is .321/.321/.357 with nine hits, two RBIs and two runs.
In the other dugout, Milwaukee’s pitchers have allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.91 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 11.40 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.89, along with a WHIP of 1.32.
The Brewers offense has slashed .265/.356/.482 on its way to 5.3 runs scored per game this season, including over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Outfielders Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich have led Milwaukee’s hitters. Cain is slashing .368/.432/.553 with 14 hits, two RBIs and nine runs scored. Yelich is hitting .361/.489/.889 with 13 hits, five homers, 13 RBIs and 11 runs scored.
The Brewers have gained 5.2 units and are 2-5 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has cashed in two of those games, compared to four that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Angels have lost 2.6 units and are 3-3 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over’s cashed in one of those games, compared to four that went under the total.
Brewers vs. Angels Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Angels, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The Brewers and Angels did not face each other in 2018.
- The Brewers have won seven of their last eight games SU.
