In this article, we will formulate a Red Sox vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 24, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

The Boston Red Sox (40-40, 18-23 Away) defeated the Yankees, Rays, swept the Yankees, and beat the Mariners before losing the latest series against the San Francisco Giants. Following a Game 1, 9-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, Boston is on a three-game losing skid. Wilyer Abreu led the offense with two RBI, while Walker Buehler pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing five runs on three hits with three strikeouts and seven walks. Garrett Whitlock took the loss.

This year, the Red Sox average 4.71 runs per game (8th in the MLB) on a .249/.323/.418 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Red Sox’s staff has a 3.91 ERA (17th) and 1.31 WHIP (20th). Trevor Story leads the Red Sox with a .235 batting average, 11 home runs, and 39 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Red Sox is Garrett Crochet, who is 7-4 in 16 starts this season, with a 2.20 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 102.1 innings.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (38-40, 17-18 Home) were swept by the Baltimore Orioles and defeated the New York Yankees on the road before losing to the Houston Astros at home. The Angels bounced back from that narrow rubber match loss with a 9-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the opening game of the current series. Zach Neto, Travis d’Arnaud, and Christian Moore led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Jack Kochanowicz pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs on six hits with one strikeout and two walks. Sam Bachman was credited with the win.

This season, the Angels average 4.17 runs per game (21st in the MLB) on a .226/.289/.404 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.60 ERA (24th) and 1.46 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .210 batting average, 19 home runs, and 53 RBI this season.

Tyler Anderson will take the mound for the Angels on Tuesday. The 35-year-old left-hander has a 2-5 record in 15 starts this year with a 4.56 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 81.0 innings.

Why the Red Sox will cover

The Angels have lost seven of their last eight home games against AL East opponents following a home win.
The favorites have won seven of the Angels’ last eight games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
The Red Sox have covered the run line in five of their last six road games against American League opponents following a road loss.
The Angels have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five night games following a home win.
The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games as home underdogs against AL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

Five of the Angels’ last six night games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Four of the Red Sox’s last five games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Angels’ last eight home games against AL East opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Red Sox’s last four road games.

Matchup/League Facts

The Angels rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.226).
The Angels rank 29th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.291).
The Red Sox rank 28th in the league for strikeouts against this season (743).
The Red Sox are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and home runs this season.

Red Sox vs Angels Prediction

The teams have traded victories in the past couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H encounters. This season, the Angels won three out of four meetings, but I am backing the Red Sox in this one because they will start their best pitcher, Garrett Crochet. Crochet had one bad start against the Yankees, but other than that, he didn’t allow more than a run in a game this month. Tyler Anderson, on the other hand, is struggling right now, as he surrendered 18 runs in his previous four starts. Anderson allowed five runs in 4.1 innings in his latest start against the Red Sox, who have a .274 BA in 752 at-bats against southpaws this season. Los Angeles has a .218 BA in 500 at-bats against left-handers this year. Back the Red Sox to win and cover the run line.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Red Sox -1.5