Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction 08/06/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rays vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 6, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays (56-59, 24-29 Away) have lost four straight series against the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Dodgers. They opened the current series against the Angels with a defeat, but responded in Game 2 with a 7-3 victory. Brandon Lowe and Jake Mangum led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Ryan Pepiot got the win after allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits with six strikeouts and two walks across 5.2 innings of work.

This season, the Rays average 4.50 runs per game (12th in the MLB) on a .253/.317/.398 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rays’ staff has a 3.86 ERA (13th) and 1.21 WHIP (5th). Junior Caminero leads the Rays with a .251 batting average, 28 home runs, and 73 RBI this season.

Shane Baz will take the mound for the Rays on Wednesday. The 26-year-old right-hander has an 8-8 record in 22 starts this year with a 4.79 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 124.0 innings.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (55-59, 30-29 Home) lost a series to the Chicago White Sox, but at least managed to avoid getting swept with a win in Game 3. The Angels then secured a 5-1 win in Game 1 of the series against the Rays, but succumbed to a 7-3 defeat on Tuesday. Jo Adell drove in all three RBI for the offense, while Jose Soriano took the loss after allowing seven runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and one walk in 4.0 innings.

This year, the Angels average 4.34 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .232/.304/.406 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.58 ERA (26th) and 1.42 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .233 batting average, 26 home runs, and 84 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Tyler Anderson, who is 2-7 in 22 starts this season, with a 4.49 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 118.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Angels’ last four day games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Rays’ last five day games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 11 of the Angels’ last 12 day games against AL East opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rays’ last five day games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (157).
• The Angels rank 26th in the league for hits this season (888).
• The Rays rank 5th in the league for walks allowed this season (326).
• The Rays rank 25th in the league for home runs allowed this season (146).

Rays vs Angels Prediction

The teams have traded victories in the past few years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H duels. This season, the Angels lead the series 3-2. Three of the last four meetings went Over, and I am going with another Over here. Tyler Anderson allowed multiple runs in nine of his previous 11 games, while in three of the last four, he surrendered 4+ runs. Shane Baz, on the other hand, allowed multiple runs in five of his last six starts, including 15 in the previous three. I expect both offenses to score 3+ runs in the opening five innings. We should have at least nine runs in total. Go with Over.