Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians Probable Pitchers

Griffin Canning, the probable starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, will look to bounce back from a rough start to the season, where he's posted a 7.45 ERA and 1.55 WHIP, when he takes the mound against the Cleveland Guardians. With 21 strikeouts in 29 innings pitched, Canning will aim to harness his strikeout stuff to silence the Guardians' bats and secure a much-needed win for the Angels.

As the probable starter for the Cleveland Guardians, Carlos Carrasco will look to bounce back from a shaky start to the season, where he's posted a 6.59 ERA and 1.68 WHIP, when he takes the mound against the Los Angeles Angels. Despite struggling with consistency, Carrasco has shown flashes of brilliance, racking up 23 strikeouts in just 27 full innings pitched, and will aim to harness that potential against the Angels.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

As the Los Angeles Angels prepare to face the Cleveland Guardians, their offense will rely heavily on the likes of Taylor Ward, who leads the team with a .280 batting average, and Mike Trout, who despite being sidelined with a knee injury, still leads the team with 10 home runs. The Angels' batting stats suggest they'll need to be aggressive at the plate, as they rank 8th in strikeouts and 25th in walks, meaning they'll need to capitalize on their opportunities. With a team batting average of .242, they'll need to be selective in their at-bats to overcome the Guardians' pitching staff. The key to success will be getting runners in scoring position, as the Angels rank 18th in runs scored, and with Trout out, they'll need other bats to step up to produce.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

As the Los Angeles Angels prepare to face the Cleveland Guardians, they'll need to be aware of the Guardians' potent offense, which ranks 6th in runs scored with 164. Led by Steven Kwan, who boasts a .353 batting average, the Guardians have been adept at getting on base, with a .244 average and 273 hits on the season. However, the team's 251 strikeouts suggest that the Angels' pitching staff may be able to exploit some weaknesses. With Josh Naylor's 7 home runs and Jose Ramirez's 25 RBIs, the Guardians have shown they can produce power, but Carlos Carrasco will need to be sharp on the mound to counter the Angels' bats.

Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians Injuries

Cleveland Guardians

• Sam Hentges (RP): 15-Day-IL
• Steven Kwan (LF): Day-To-Day
• Eli Morgan (RP): 15-Day-IL
• Nic Enright (RP): Day-To-Day
• Doug Nikhazy (SP): Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Angels

• Ryan Costeiu (SP): Day-To-Day
• Evan White (1B): Day-To-Day
• Luis Rengifo (2B): Day-To-Day
• Logan O'Hoppe (C): Day-To-Day
• Guillermo Zuniga (RP): 15-Day-IL

Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Odds

The Cleveland Guardians are currently favored to win, with odds of -130, slightly shorter than their opening odds of -135. The total is set at 8.5 runs, indicating a moderately high-scoring game is anticipated.

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Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction

I'm guessing the Guardians will 'guard' their home turf with a 6-4 victory, much to the dismay of the Halos.

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MLB Player Prop Picks for Angels vs Guardians

Griffin Canning (LAA) Under 4.5 Strikeouts Thrown -147

• Grade: B
• Expected Value: +1.0%
• Odds to Hit: 60.4%
• Bet Units: 0.5
• Fair Odds: -152
• Market Width: 40

Carlos Carrasco (CLE) Over 4.5 Strikeouts Thrown +112

• Grade: B
• Expected Value: +1.0%
• Odds to Hit: 48.1%
• Bet Units: 0.4
• Fair Odds: +108
• Market Width: 38

Luis Rengifo (2B/3B) - LAA Over 0.5 Hits -250

• They're projected for 1.3 HIT.
• In games they had at least 2 at bats:
• • Season 79.2% (19-5) (impl -380)
• • Last 20 80.0% (16-4) (impl -400)
• • Last 15 80.0% (12-3) (impl -400)
• • Last 10 90.0% (9-1) (impl -900)
• • Last 5 100.0% (5-0)
• • Last 3 100.0% (3-0)