MLB Predictions: Will Rays make it two straight vs. Angels? 7/15/17
Will the Rays make it two straight against the Angels in L.A. when the teams meet at 9:07PM ET on Saturday?
The Matchup: Rays vs. Angels, 9:07PM ET, Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Tampa Bay has won seven of its last 10 games, including a 2-1 victory in extra-innings on Friday night. The Rays are 48-43 on the year and 21-24 on the road.
Anaheim, meanwhile, has dropped seven of its last 10 games entering play tonight. The Angels are just 45-48 on the year but owns a winning record at 23-20 at home.
According to oddsmakers, the Angels and Rays are both -111, respectively, on the money line to win tonight’s game. As for the total, the number sits at 9 runs, down from a half-run at 8.5.
The Pitching Match up: Alex Cobb (TB) vs. JC Ramirez (LAA)
Cobb enters play with a 7-6 record and a 3.75 ERA over 115 1/3 innings of work this season. In his last outing before the All-Star Break, Cobb pitched 7 2/3 innings against the Red Sox in a 1-0 victory. He allowed just two hits, struck out three and walked one in the victory.
As for Ramirez, he is 8-7 on the year and owns a 4.46 ERA over 103 innings. He also won in his last outing, pitching six innings of shutout ball against the Rangers in Texas. He allowed two hits while striking out two and walking five.
Our Prediction
The Rays are now 22-8 in their last 30 games in Los Angeles after winning on Friday night. They’re also 4-1 in their last five games overall and have won four of five against the American League West. On the other side, the Angels are just 1-4 in their last five home games and are 3-13 in their last 16 games when their opponent scores two runs or less in their previous game.
Saturday MLB Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays -111
