Last Updated on August 19, 2016 2:33 pm by Anthony Rome
Yankees vs. Angels Free Pick
Are the Yankees a safe play to beat the Angels on the money line tonight when the two teams square off at 10:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Yankees are -140 money line favorites versus the Angels, who have odds of +125 to pull off the upset tonight in L.A. With Masahiro Tanaka set to oppose Jered Weaver on the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Yankees vs. Angels Game
NEW YORK: The Yankees have won five straight games when they face a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30 and are 6-1 in their last seven games coming off a loss. They’re also 12-3 in their last 15 games versus American League West opponents and have take four of five openers of a new series.
LOS ANGELES: The Angels are 1-5 in their last six games following a win, are 2-12 in their last 14 games overall, and are 0-4 in their last four games when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game. They’re also 5-16 in their last 21 games when they take on an opponent with a winning record.
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OUR PICK: The Yankees have won 16 of 21 games versus the Angels overall and have been an excellent play for bettors when Tanaka is on the hill. They’re 45-22 in his last 67 starts, are 4-1 in his last five outings versus American League West opponents and are 24-9 in his last 33 starts versus a team with a losing record. The Bombers should be a safe play with Tanaka on the hill tonight.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: NEW YORK YANKEES -140