MLB Predictions: Will Angels complete sweep of Phillies on Thursday? 8/3/17
Will the Angels complete their sweep of the Phillies on Thursday when both teams wrap up their series at 10:07PM ET?
The Matchup: Phillies vs. Angels, 10:07PM ET, Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Philadelphia has won six of its last 10 games but is 39-66 on the year and 16-38 on the road. On the other side, Los Angeles is also 6-4 over its last 10 games and is 53-55 overall. The Angels are also 29-23 at home this season.
According to oddsmakers, Los Angeles is -160 money line favorites to win tonight at home. Philadelphia, meanwhile, is +145 to pull off the upset in L.A. The total, meanwhile, sits at 9 runs.
The Pitching Matchup: Jerad Eickhoff (PHI) vs. Parker Bridwell (LAA)
Eickoff enters play tonight with a 2-7 record and owns a 4.56 ERA. He’s coming off a no-decision on July 29 when he pitched five innings against the Braves. In that performance, Eickoff allowed three runs on five hits while striking out three and walking three.
On the other side, Bridwell is 5-1 and has posted a 2.83 ERA. He’s won his last two outings, including his last start in Toronto on July 28. Bridwell pitched 7 1/3 innings against the Blue Jays, allowing one run on three hits with four strikeouts.
Our Prediction
The Phillies have lost 11 straight against the Angels and six straight in Los Angeles. Philadelphia is also just 1-4 in its last five interleague games, is 1-4 in its last five games against the American League West, and is 5-13 in Eickhoff’s last 18 starts.
On the other side, the Angels have won four straight at home, are 4-1 in their last five games overall, and five of their last six games against the National League East. They’re also 4-0 in Bridwell’s lat four starts overall and 4-1 in his last five outings following a quality start in his last appearance.
Thursday MLB Prediction: Los Angeles Angels -160
