Last Updated on July 30, 2016 2:20 pm by Anthony Rome
Red Sox vs. Angels Prediction
Can the Angels pull off the upset tonight when they host the Red Sox at 9:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Red Sox are -130 money line favorites versus the Angels, who have odds of +120 to pull off the upset at home. With Drew Pomeranz set to oppose Hector Santiago in the pitching matchup, the over/under is sitting at 8.5 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Red Sox vs. Angels Game
BOSTON: Despite winning last night, the Red Sox are just 1-4 in their last five games overall and 1-4 in their last five games when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game. But they’re also 4-0 in their last four games versus a left-handed starter and 7-3 in their last 10 games following a win.
LOS ANGELES: The Angels are 10-1 in Santiago’s last 11 starts when he pitches the third game of a series and is 13-3 in his last 16 starts coming off four days of rest. They’re also 21-6 in Santiago’s last 27 starts overall, 9-3 in his last 12 starts when their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game and 4-1 in his last five starts versus a team with a winning record.
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OUR PICK: Take the Angels. Despite their win last night, the Red Sox are 10-23 in their last 33 games versus the Angels and 1-5 in their last six meetings with the Halos in Los Angeles. The Angels are 7-1 in their last eight home games, 4-1 in their last five games versus a left-handed starter, and 6-1 in their last seven home games versus a team with a winning record.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: LOS ANGELES ANGELS +120