The Los Angeles Angels (54-38 SU, 52-40 RL, 51-37-4 O/U) will be looking to extend their five-game winning streak in the
BetUS Sportsbook when they host the Minnesota Twins (48-46 SU, 48-46 RL, 40-52-2 O/U) at Angel Stadium tonight at 10 PM ET.
The Twins were lit up in its 16-1 loss to the Oakland A’s on Wednesday, failing to cash in for BetUS MLB sports betting members as a -110 pick'em while the game’s 17 combined runs played well Over the 9-run Over/Under total.
Starting pitcher Glen Perkins was rocked for eight runs on six hits in the loss.
The Angels scored five runs in the eighth inning to record a 9-6 come-from-behind win over the lowly Kansas City Royals 9-6 on Wednesday.
The Halos cashed in for MLB sports betting members as -120 favorites while the game's 15 combined runs played well Over the 9-run O/U total.
Chone Figgins went 4-for-5 at the plate with a pair of RBI to lead L.A. to victory.
Tonight, the Twins will hand the ball to right-hander Scott Baker (8-7, 5.10 ERA) while the Angels counter with right-hander Jered Weaver (10-3, 3.48 ERA).
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and MLB Free Pick.
The Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
The Twins are 4-0 in Bakers last 4 starts vs. American League West.
The Twins are 7-1 in their last 8 games as a road underdog.
The Twins are 4-1 in Bakers last 5 road starts.
The Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
The Angels are 9-3 in their last 12 home games.
The Angels are 5-0 in Weavers last 5 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
The Angels are 4-0 in Weavers last 4 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.
The Under is 4-0 in Bakers last 4 starts as a road underdog.
The Over is 6-0 in Weavers last 6 starts overall.
The Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
The Under is 4-1 in Bakers last 5 road starts vs. Angels.
The Twins are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
The Twins are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings in Los Angeles.
The Twins are 1-4 in Bakers last 5 road starts vs. Angels.
The Twins are 1-5 in Bakers last 6 starts vs. Angels.
MLB Odds
Minnesota Twins +1½ -160
Scott Baker –R +130
Los Angeles Angels -1½ +140
Jered Weaver –R -150
Over 8½ -110
Under 8½ -110
The Scoop: The Los Angeles Angels are ranked 1st in hitting with a team batting average of .284 while averaging 5.4 runs per game this season. The Angels are ranked 27th in pitching with a team earned run average of 4.69.
The Minnesota Twins are ranked 5th in hitting with a team batting average of .269 while averaging 4.9 runs per game this season. The Twins are ranked 19th in pitching with a team earned run average of 4.36.
Scott Baker has gone 2-1 with a 5.71 ERA over his last three starts and tossed a gem the last time out, limiting the Texas Rangers’ prolific offense to one run on six hits in eight strong innings of a 4-1 win on Saturday.
Jered Weaver has gone 2-0 over his last three starts with a 5.94 ERA but was rocked in his last start, allowing five earned runs on eight hits in just 3.2 innings of an 11-6 loss to Oakland on Saturday.
While the Minnesota Twins have gone a spotless 4-0 in their last four road games versus a right-handed starter and an identical 4-0 in Scott Baker’s last four starts against American League West opponents, I like the red-hot Los Angeles Angels to win this contest and extend their impressive winning streak.
The Angels have gone a solid 9-3 in their last 12 home games overall while going 4-1 in their last five home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
L.A. has also gone a perfect 5-0 in Jered Weaver’s last five starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5. The Angels have gone an impressive 4-1 in their last five home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5 and 4-0 in Weaver’s last four starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.
Despite getting routed on Wednesday, I don’t think the Twins will go down easily before falling as they have posted a stellar 7-1 mark in their last eight games as a road underdog while also going 4-1 in Scott Baker’s last five road starts.
Take the Angels for the SU win while this game plays Over the set O/U total.
Analysis:
MLB Free Picks: Los Angeles Angels -1½ Runs/Over 8½ Total Runs