LA Angels at Boston Red Sox Expert Prediction & Analysis
Date: Friday, April 14th, 7:10 ET
Location: Fenway Park
TV: APLTV
Money Line: Angels -116/Red Sox -102
Total Line: 9.5
Betting Preview
Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Boston Red Sox and the Angels on Friday, April 14th at Fenway Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.
Betting Odds
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
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-116 | -1.5 | O 9.5 (-108.0) |
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-102 | +1.5 | U 9.5 (-112.0) |
Angels vs. Red Sox Projected Lineup
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Batting Order | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ward | 1 | RF |
| Mike Trout | 2 | CF |
| Shohei Ohtani | 3 | DH |
| Anthony Rendon | 4 | 3B |
| Hunter Renfroe | 5 | RF |
| Jake Lamb | 6 | 3B |
| Brandon Drury | 7 | 3B |
| Gio Urshela | 8 | 3B |
| Logan O’Hoppe | 9 | C |
| Patrick Sandoval | – | SP |
|
Batting Order | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Enrique Hernández | 1 | CF |
| Rafael Devers | 2 | 3B |
| Justin Turner | 3 | 3B |
| Masataka Yoshida | 4 | LF |
| Rob Refsnyder | 5 | RF |
| Alex Verdugo | 6 | LF |
| Christian Arroyo | 7 | 2B |
| Triston Casas | 8 | 1B |
| Connor Wong | 9 | C |
| Tanner Houck | – | SP |
Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record
Los Angeles Angels: 7-5 SU / OU 6-6 / Runline 5-7
The Angels take on the Red Sox riding a two game winning streak and are leading the AL West on an overall record of 7-5. So far, they are 4-2 on the road and 3-3 at home. Los Angeles’ overall series record stands at 2-1.
Los Angeles’ record vs. the runline is just 5-7 despite being favored 10 times through 12 games. The team has an over/under record of 6-6, with an average betting line of 8.
If the Red Sox are going to climb out of last place in the AL East, they will need to turn things around with a win over the Angels. Heading into the game, the Red Sox have lost four straight games and stand with an overall record of 5-8. On the road, the Red Sox are 3-4 and 2-4 at home. The team’s overall series record is 2-1.
Despite being the favorite in nine of their 13 games, Boston’s record against the runline is only 5-8. The team has an over/under record of 9-4, with an average betting line of 8.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sandoval | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1-0 | 1.64 | 1.00 | 1 |
The Angels will turn to starter Patrick Sandoval who has an overall record of 1-0. Through two appearances his ERA stands at 1.64 with a K/9 figure of 0.4. So far, he has put together of FIP of 4.71 to go along with an OBP of .250.
In his last appearance, Patrick Sandoval pitched a solid six innings and gave up one run, but did not receive a decision. Despite his efforts, the Angels lost to the Blue Jays by a score of 4-3.
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Houck | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2-0 | 4.50 | 1.10 | 2 |
The Red Sox will turn to starter Tanner Houck who has an overall record of 2-0. Through two appearances his ERA stands at 4.50 with a K/9 figure of 0.9. So far, he has put together of FIP of 5.13 to go along with an OBP of .282.
In Tanner Houck’s previous game, he allowed two runs and three hits against the Tigers. Houck added a win to his resume as the Red Sox won by a score of 14-5.
Angels vs. Red Sox Offense Outlook
The Angels have played 12 games and are currently ranked 8th in the league, averaging 5.4 runs per game. Los Angeles ranks 7th in home runs, (17) and have a collective batting average of .238, including .238 on the road and .231 at home.
Los Angeles Angels Top Bats
| BA | OBP | SLG | RBI | HR | SB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | .300 | .404 | .575 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Mike Trout | .262 | .436 | .524 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Hunter Renfroe | .295 | .404 | .568 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
As of now, the Red Sox are one of the top home run hitting teams in baseball, with a total of 17 home runs (7th). Their overall performance has been impressive, averaging 5.5 runs per game with a collective batting average of .236. When playing on the road, their slugging percentage is .376 compared to .432 at home.
Boston Red Sox Top Bats
| BA | OBP | SLG | RBI | HR | SB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | .455 | .514 | 1.030 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Rafael Devers | .280 | .321 | .640 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Alex Verdugo | .308 | .357 | .442 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Free MLB Pick
The Angels have lost only one game in which they have allowed fewer than four runs, and that came in their season opener. They send out Patrick Sandoval who has been sharp in both of his starts this season and has allowed greater than two runs in just one start out of his last ten, and that was three. The Bosox run scoring as a whole looks super solid, but after starting the season, scoring nine runs in three straight has averaged 4.4 runs. LF Adam Duvall was a catalyst in the early season scoring and with him out they haven’t looked as dangerous. Take the LA Angels -112. Bet your MLB predictions for FREE all weekend by using our sportsbook promo codes to grab a 100% bonus! (or more!)
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