Angels vs Phillies Prediction - MLB Picks 8/28/23

The Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies face off on Monday in an MLB showdown at Citizens Bank Park. 

Phillies Coming Off a Sweep

The Phillies come into this game with a 72-58 record overall and they were able to secure a series sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals. On Sunday the pitching was really good not giving up any runs and that led to the victory. The Phillies are averaging 4.8 runs per game while their pitching is giving up 4.28 runs per game. The Phillies offense and pitching are both ranked 11th. Kyle Schwarber has hit 36 home runs and driven in 84 RBIs. On the mound for the Phillies will be Taijuan Walker who sits with a 13-5 record and an ERA of 4.02. In his last start against the Giants he went five innings giving up six hits and three runs. 

Phillies Betting Trends

• The favorites have won each of the last nine games between the Angels and Phillies.
• The Phillies have covered the run line eight of their last nine games at Citizens Bank Park against teams that held a losing record.
• The Phillies have led after 3 innings in each of their last four home night games.
• The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Phillies' last three games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
• The Phillies have led after 7 innings in each of their last five games at Citizens Bank Park against opponents that held a losing record.

Remember When the Angels Decided not to Trade Ohtani?

The Angels went all in at the trade deadline deciding not to trade Shohei Ohtani and it looks like one of the dumbest decisions they could have made. It’s hard to imagine he’s going to want to return to the Angels, and now they aren’t even in the playoff race. They currently sit five games below .500 and on Sunday they were defeated 3-2. On the mound for the Angels will be Lucas Giolito who sits with a 7-10 record and an ERA of 4.32. In his last start against the Reds he went six innings giving up five hits and four runs.