Baltimore Orioles at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions |
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The Baltimore Orioles (86-51) and Los Angeles Angels (64-74) meet
Tuesday for the 2nd game of a 3-game set. First pitch from Angel Stadium is at 9:38 p.m. ET (MLB Network).
Season series: Orioles lead 3-2
Baltimore took Monday’s series opener 6-3. The 1st-place team in the AL East took 2-of-3 from the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend and has won 3 consecutive games. The Orioles have not lost a series since dropping 2-of-3 games at the San Diego Padres Aug. 14-16.
The Angels have struggled on the mound of late. They have allowed 16 runs (14 earned) over their last 2 games and have a 6.21 team ERA since Aug. 19. Los Angeles has gone 4-11 over that stretch.
Orioles at Angels projected startersRHP Dean Kremer vs. LHP Reid Detmers Kremer (12-5 4.20 ERA) is making his 28th start of the season. He’s logged a 1.28 WHIP 2.6 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 150 IP.
Orioles at Angels odds
Orioles at Angels picks and predictionsPredictionAngels 5 Orioles 4MoneylineKremer has allowed just 1 run over his last 12 innings and he owns a 2.90 ERA in the second half. That 2.90 mark has been aided by generous rates around the margins though and the Baltimore hurler can struggle against lefty bats (.824 OPS allowed). Although banged up and not playing well the Angels can stack their lineup from that left side and they do own an above-average .758 OPS against right-handers. Peg the Orioles as being too far out over their skis with a 24-12 mark in 1-run games. The lean is weak-to-moderate and the price is a tad south of what we would want for a fully vested play BACK THE ANGELS (+145) on a partial-unit play.Run line/Against the spreadIn relative return the better Los Angeles play is the one above PASS.Over/UnderThe runs scored vs. expected swing both ways here. There are plenty of reasons both dinging and supporting both sides of this total. Take the pitch and wait for a better offering AVOID. |