Angels vs. Mariners Prediction
The Los Angeles Angels have been nearly unbeatable on the road this season. Will they continue their road dominance tonight when they face the Seattle Mariners at 9:10PM ET?
Game Snapshot & Odds
977 Los Angeles Angels at 978 Oakland Athletics
Saturday, May 5, 2018
9:10PM ET – Safeco Field
TV: RTNW; FSW
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Public Betting Trends
According to oddsmakers, this game is considered even, as both the Mariners and the Angels are listed with odds of -110 to win. The over/under total for the game has been set at 8.5 runs. The public betting currently has 66% going on Los Angeles on the road. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our MLB Public Betting Page for updated figures on the game.
Angels win fourth straight
The Angels won their fourth straight on Friday, a 5-0 victory over the Mariners. That win pushed their road record in 2018 to 12-2. Overall, the Angels have a 20-12 record. Los Angeles is putting up 5.00 runs per game this season while allowing 4.31 per contest.
Tyler Skaggs gets the start for the Angels on Saturday. He is 3-2 through six starts this season and has a 3.03 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. Over 32.2 innings pitched, Skaggs has 32 strikeouts with 10 walks.
Seattle silenced
The Mariners were shutout for just the second time this season in Friday’s loss. The Mariners had been playing quite well prior to the loss. Seattle is now 18-13 overall and 7-7 at home. The Mariners are averaging 4.52 runs per game on offense while allowing 4.58 per contest.
Marco Gonzalez get the start for Seattle today. Gonzalez has amassed a 3-2 record through six starts with a 5.02 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. Gonzalez has 31 strikeouts and five walks over 28.2 innings of work.
MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles
The Angels have won seven of their last eight against AL West opponents and they have won four of their last five after a win. They also have won Skaggs’ last four road starts.
Seattle
The Mariners have won seven of their last 10 overall, but are just 2-5 in their last seven home games. They have lost 11 of their last 14 against a team with a winning percentage above .600.
Prediction:
I can’t stay away from the Angels on the road right now. They are just finding ways to win and Skaggs being on the mound doesn’t seem like a big problem. He has a low ERA and WHIP and the Angels’ hitters get to face a struggling Gonzalez. Stick with Los Angeles to earn another road win.
The Pick: Los Angeles Angels -105