Angels vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 25, 2023

April 25, 2023, by Matt Rooney MLB Predictions

Following a two-homer game last time out, Brandon Drury leads the Los Angeles Angels (11-11) into action as -174 favorites against the Oakland Athletics (4-18). First pitch from Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 PM ET on Tuesday, live on BSW.

Los Angeles’ Griffin Canning and Oakland’s Mason Miller have been named the starters for this contest.

Angels vs. Athletics Odds

Angels odds to win: -174
Athletics odds to win: +148
Spread: Angels -1.5
Total: 9 runs

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Game Time and Information

Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Time: 9:38 PM ET
TV: BSW

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Who Will Win Angels vs. Athletics?

Angels and Athletics Betting Trends

The Angels have won 52.9% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (9-8).

Los Angeles has gone 3-4 (winning 42.9% of its games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -174 or shorter.

The Athletics have won five, or 21.7%, of the 23 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.

Oakland is 5-11 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +148 or more on the moneyline.

In the 23 games in which oddsmakers have set an over/under for the Angels, they have combined with opponents to go over the total 10 times (10-11-2).

The Athletics and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 15 of their 23 opportunities.

Angels Stats & Insights

The Angels are the 13th-highest scoring team in MLB play averaging 4.8 runs per game (105 total).

Los Angeles ranks ninth-best in baseball with 28 total home runs.

The Angels have the 18th-ranked batting average in the majors (.239).

Los Angeles strikes out 8.7 times per game, the No. 12 average in MLB.

The 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Angels pitching staff ranks 22nd in the majors.

Los Angeles has the 11th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.91).

Athletics Stats & Insights

The Athletics are among the lowest scoring teams in the league, ranking 27th with just 75 total runs (3.4 per game) this season.

Oakland’s 20 home runs rank 24th in Major League Baseball.

The Athletics have a team batting average of just .221 this season, which ranks 27th among MLB teams.

Oakland ranks 16th with an average of 9.0 strikeouts per game.

The Athletics have a 7.3 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 29th in baseball.

Oakland pitchers have a combined ERA of 7.97 ERA this year, which ranks 30th in MLB.

Angels Key Players to Watch

The Angels will look to Canning (0-0) in his third start this season.

Hunter Renfroe leads Los Angeles in home runs (six) and runs batted in (18) this season while batting .270.

Mike Trout is batting .317 to lead Los Angeles, while adding five homers and 13 runs batted in this season.

Shohei Ohtani is slashing .265/.347/.482 this season for the Angels.

Taylor Ward has collected 19 hits this season and has an OBP of .314. He’s slugging .341 on the year.

Athletics Key Players to Watch

Miller will get the start for the Athletics, his second of the season.

Brent Rooker has accumulated a team-high six home runs and 14 runs batted in.

Esteury Ruiz has a club-best .272 batting average.

Tony Kemp is batting .178 with two doubles, a home run and 11 walks.

Jesus Aguilar is hitting .274 with two doubles, four home runs and five walks.

Angels and Athletics Injuries

Angels: Logan O’Hoppe: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Max Stassi: 10 Day IL (Hip ), Jared Walsh: 10 Day IL (Headaches), Ryan Tepera: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Chris Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Marte: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Davis Daniel: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

Athletics: Ramón Laureano: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Seth Brown: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Manny Piña: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Trevor May: 15 Day IL (Personal), Adrian Martinez: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Domingo Acevedo: 15 Day IL (Back), Drew Rucinski: 15 Day IL (Undisclosed), Paul Blackburn: 15 Day IL (Finger), Dany Jimenez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Freddy Tarnok: 60 Day IL (Undisclosed), Kirby Snead: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)