MLB Predictions: Will L.A. Angels beat A’s as home favorite? 4/26/17
Will the L.A. Angels hand bettors a victory tonight against the A’s when the AL West rivals clash at 10:07PM ET?
The Odds
According to oddsmakers, the Angels are -140 money line favorites to beat the A’s. Oakland, meanwhile, has odds of +126 to pull off the upset tonight in L.A. With Sean Manaea set to oppose Matt Shoemaker in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 8 runs.
Manaea coming off strong outing for A’s
Manaea allowed one earned run on five hits over six innings last Friday in a 3-1 win over the Mariners. He struck out six and walked three in the victory. Through four starts and over 22 1/3 combined innings, Manaea owns a 4.43 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP. He’s allowed 11 earned runs, has walked 12 and has struck out 26.
Shoemaker off to slow start for L.A. Angels
Shoemaker allowed just two runs on three hits in a loss last Thursday to Houston. He was outstanding, striking out seven batters over seven innings while walking just two. That said, on the year Shoemaker owns a 4.98 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP over 21 2/3 innings of work. In four outings, Shoemaker has just one quality start.
MLB Predictions
The A’s have struggled to win games when Manaea starts. The club is just 3-9 in his last 12 road starts and 2-5 in his last seven outings overall. Furthermore, the A’s have lost seven of Manaea’s last nine divisional starts and are 1-4 in his last five outings coming off our days of rest.
Conversely, the Angels have won five of Shoemaker’s last six starts against the A’s. They’re also a perfect 5-0 in Shoemaker’s last five home starts and 6-2 in his last eight outings overall. The Halos are 4-1 in his last five outings against American League West rivals as well.
Wednesday MLB Prediction: L.A. Angels -140
