Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 5/3/25 MLB Picks

Los Angeles Angels (12-19) vs Detroit Tigers (21-12)

Game Info: Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:38 pm (Angel Stadium)

J. Flaherty (R) vs K. Hendricks (R)

Betting Odds: Los Angeles Angels +150 / Detroit Tigers -180 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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In this article, we will formulate a Tigers vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, May 3, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers (21-12, 8-9 Away) opened their three-series road trip with a loss to the Houston Astros. The Tigers did manage to salvage that series and avoid being swept with a win in Game 3, and then opened this series against the Angels with a pair of wins. In the latest 9-1 victory on Friday, Riley Greene led the offense with four RBI, while Tarik Skubal pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on four hits with eight strikeouts and no walks. Tyler Holton was credited with the win.

This season, the Tigers average 4.84 runs per game (9th in the MLB) on a .248/.328/.405 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Tigers’ staff has a 3.04 ERA (3rd) and 1.16 WHIP (5th). Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with a .231 batting average, nine home runs, and 26 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Tigers is Jack Flaherty, who is 1-3 in six starts this season, with a 3.34 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 32.1 innings.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (12-19, 5-6 Home) are playing their worst baseball of the season after suffering seven consecutive defeats, their longest such streak of the year. The Angels were swept by the Twins and Mariners before losing the opening two games of the current series against the Tigers. Jose Soriano pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on six hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Kenley Jensen took the loss.

This year, the Angels average 4.23 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .245/.320/.396 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.06 ERA (26th) and 1.49 WHIP (27th). Mike Trout leads the Angels with a .179 batting average, nine home runs, and 18 RBI this season.

Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Angels on Saturday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 0-3 record in five starts this year with a 6.65 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 23.0 innings.

Why the Tigers will beat the Angels

  • The Angels have lost each of their last 11 games against American League opponents.
  • The Tigers have won 15 of their last 16 night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 11 games.
  • The favorites have covered the run line in each of the Angels' last seven games.
  • The Tigers have led after 3 innings in six of their last eight games against American League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Tigers' last five road games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Angels' last four games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in eight of the Angels' last nine games against AL Central opponents.
  • The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in six of the Tigers' last seven games as favorites against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (67).
  • The Angels rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.213).
  • The Tigers rank 28th in the league for strikeouts against this season (301).
  • The Tigers rank 3rd in the league for ERA this season (2.98).

Tigers vs Angels Prediction

The Tigers won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last six. Kyle Hendricks is obviously not the same pitcher he used to be, and his numbers are declining, which is the main reason I am going with Detroit in this one. Hendricks allowed 15 runs in his last three starts, and he is going to struggle against the hot Tigers offense. Jack Flaherty, on the other hand, has been more stable so far in the season; he has allowed more than two runs only twice. He did have problems last time he met the Angels, but I think he'll do just fine on Saturday. Back the Tigers.

Oliver’s Pick Tigers ML

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