Los Angeles Angels (6-3) vs Tampa Bay Rays (4-5)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:05 pm (George M. Steinbrenner Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Los Angeles Angels +142 / Tampa Bay Rays -170 — Over/Under: 8.5
In this article, we will formulate a Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, April 8th at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels are 6-3 this season after they won two out of three against Cleveland in their last series by scores of 6-8, 10-4, and 6-2. In game three, Los Angeles allowed the Guardians to tie the game at two in the fourth inning, but they scored the last four runs in the game for the win. The Angels recorded nine hits in the game, and they were led by Soler, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Los Angeles started Anderson, who allowed two earned runs and just one hit over 5.0 innings, while four others combined to allow zero runs in the final four innings.
Prior to that series, the Angels won two out of three against the Cardinals and two out of three against the White Sox. The Los Angeles pitching staff has a 4.50 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 46 runs with a .234 batting average and a .303 on-base percentage this season. Logan O’Hoppe has led LA with five home runs and nine RBIs, while Mike Trout has added three home runs and eight RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Kyle Hendricks, who is 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 6.0 innings pitched this season.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays are 4-5 this year after they were swept by the Rangers in three games by scores of 2-5, 4-6, and 3-4. In that game three loss, the Rays trailed 3-1 in the seventh inning, but they did tie the game in the eighth, before losing in the bottom of the ninth. Tampa Bay recorded seven hits and committed one error in the game, while they were led by Lowe, Caminero, and Misner, who all had one RBI in the loss. The Rays started Rasmussen, who allowed three hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings, while Cleavinger and Uceta also allowed one earned run out of the bullpen.
Prior to that series, the Rays won two out of three against the Pirates and two out of three against the Rockies. The Tampa Bay pitching staff has a 2.97 ERA with a 0.97 WHIP and a .210 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 34 runs with a .256 batting average and a .315 on-base percentage this season. Brandon Lowe has led Tampa Bay with three home runs and eight RBIs, while Kameron Misner has added one home run and five RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Shane Baz, who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 6.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Rays will beat the Angels
- The Angels have lost each of their last 11 road games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rays have won each of their last six home games against the Angels following a loss.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven road games against American League opponents following a win.
- The favorites have covered the run line in each of the Rays’ last four games at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
- The Rays have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games as favorites.
Total Runs Facts
- Thirteen of the Rays’ last 14 games as favorites against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Angels’ last nine games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rays’ last nine home games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last four games as underdogs.
Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts
- Josh Lowe has scored at least one run in each of his four previous appearances against the Angels.
- Brandon Lowe has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Brandon Lowe has hit a home run in two of the Rays’ last three games as favorites.
- Danny Jansen has recorded an RBI in each of his last four appearances with his team as a home favorite against AL West opponents.
- Yandy Diaz has recorded at least one Single in 11 of his last 12 home appearances after not playing the previous day.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Logan O’Hoppe has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances with the Angels as underdogs.
- Nolan Schanuel has recorded at least one hit in each of the Angels’ last 10 games as road underdogs.
- Kyle Hendricks has recorded three or more strikeouts in each of his last 20 Tuesday appearances.
- Logan O’Hoppe has hit a home run in each of the Angels’ last four games.
- Jorge Soler has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Luis Rengifo has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine Tuesday night appearances with the Angels as underdogs.
Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
The Angels come into this series after taking two out of three against Cleveland, and they have surprised some people with a 6-3 record through nine games. Los Angeles has scored at least five runs in five straight games, which has helped cover up some poor pitching. Tampa Bay has lost four games in a row, and they have allowed at least four runs in each game. Both of these pitchers started the season strong in their first start, but I do not believe in Kyle Hendricks, so give me the Rays -1.5 here.