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LA Angels Open MLB Odds Series At Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels both have their sights set on reaching the playoffs as they prepare for a second meeting time this season starting Thursday. First pitch for the series opener is scheduled at 10:05 a.m. (PT) at Comerica Park.
Los Angeles will be concluding a 10-game road trip in the Motor City and trails the Texas Rangers in the American League West race. The Angels have tallied an AL-best 25-12 record since June 13, but were unable to pick up ground due to the Rangers' 12-game winning streak earlier this month.
The Halos took two of three from the Tigers just before the all-star break in Anaheim and are 53-29 overall in the series dating back to 2002. That includes a 31-15 mark in the Motor City.
Joel Pineiro (5-5, 4.61 ERA) gets the opening assignment and will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak. He has allowed 11 runs (10 earned) and 15 hits over 5 2/3 innings in that span. The right-hander has tallied a losing 2-3 record and 4.95 ERA in eight road outings, issuing 15 walks and registering just 16 punch outs in 43 2/3 frames. Opponents are hitting .304 against him away from Angel Stadium.
Pineiro enters with a solid 8-3 record and 3.16 ERA in 14 appearances (12 starts) versus the Tigers, including a 3-1 mark and 4.91 ERA in four outings (three starts) at today’s venue. Despite his success at Comerica Park, bettors will find that the Angels are 3-7 in his last 10 road outings, while the ‘over’ is 5-2 in that particular situation.
Detroit will come into this important weekend series as a division leader and will look to even up its 12-13 record versus AL West foes. Starting pitching has been a strength for the club all season, but the bullpen ranks 29th in the majors with a 4.69 ERA.
The Tigers have been relying heavily on the offensive exploits of shortstop Jhonny Peralta, who is hitting .400 since the All-Star Game with two home runs and 11 RBIs. Due to having a potent lineup and a shaky bullpen, the ‘over’ is 54-41 in Detroit’s games this season.
Brad Penny (7-7, 4.51 ERA) has won two of his last three outings and will aim to improve his even 3-3 mark and 5.50 ERA in nine starts versus the Angels. He walked away with a 5-4 road victory over Los Angeles on July 6, giving up four runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings.
The right-hander has been much better in front of the home fans this year than on the road, posting a 4-2 record and 3.15 ERA in 11 home starts compared to a 3-5 mark and 6.36 ERA in nine road outings. He will need to pitch carefully to Angels designated hitter Bobby Abreu, who comes in with a .340 average and two home runs in 53 career at-bats against him.
Weather forecasts are calling for game-time highs in the mid-to-upper-80s with a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. The wind will be blowing in a southwesterly direction at 10-15 mph (right to left). The ‘over’ is 3-1 at Comerica Park in those conditions.
The Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels both have their sights set on reaching the playoffs as they prepare for a second meeting time this season starting Thursday. First pitch for the series opener is scheduled at 10:05 a.m. (PT) at Comerica Park.
Los Angeles will be concluding a 10-game road trip in the Motor City and trails the Texas Rangers in the American League West race. The Angels have tallied an AL-best 25-12 record since June 13, but were unable to pick up ground due to the Rangers' 12-game winning streak earlier this month.
The Halos took two of three from the Tigers just before the all-star break in Anaheim and are 53-29 overall in the series dating back to 2002. That includes a 31-15 mark in the Motor City.
Joel Pineiro (5-5, 4.61 ERA) gets the opening assignment and will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak. He has allowed 11 runs (10 earned) and 15 hits over 5 2/3 innings in that span. The right-hander has tallied a losing 2-3 record and 4.95 ERA in eight road outings, issuing 15 walks and registering just 16 punch outs in 43 2/3 frames. Opponents are hitting .304 against him away from Angel Stadium.
Pineiro enters with a solid 8-3 record and 3.16 ERA in 14 appearances (12 starts) versus the Tigers, including a 3-1 mark and 4.91 ERA in four outings (three starts) at today’s venue. Despite his success at Comerica Park, bettors will find that the Angels are 3-7 in his last 10 road outings, while the ‘over’ is 5-2 in that particular situation.
Detroit will come into this important weekend series as a division leader and will look to even up its 12-13 record versus AL West foes. Starting pitching has been a strength for the club all season, but the bullpen ranks 29th in the majors with a 4.69 ERA.
The Tigers have been relying heavily on the offensive exploits of shortstop Jhonny Peralta, who is hitting .400 since the All-Star Game with two home runs and 11 RBIs. Due to having a potent lineup and a shaky bullpen, the ‘over’ is 54-41 in Detroit’s games this season.
Brad Penny (7-7, 4.51 ERA) has won two of his last three outings and will aim to improve his even 3-3 mark and 5.50 ERA in nine starts versus the Angels. He walked away with a 5-4 road victory over Los Angeles on July 6, giving up four runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings.
The right-hander has been much better in front of the home fans this year than on the road, posting a 4-2 record and 3.15 ERA in 11 home starts compared to a 3-5 mark and 6.36 ERA in nine road outings. He will need to pitch carefully to Angels designated hitter Bobby Abreu, who comes in with a .340 average and two home runs in 53 career at-bats against him.
Weather forecasts are calling for game-time highs in the mid-to-upper-80s with a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. The wind will be blowing in a southwesterly direction at 10-15 mph (right to left). The ‘over’ is 3-1 at Comerica Park in those conditions.
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