Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Angels Probable Pitchers

For the upcoming Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Angels game, the probable starting pitcher for the Phillies will be Zack Wheeler, who boasts an impressive ERA of 1.93 and WHIP of 0.88, indicating his ability to limit opponents' scoring opportunities. With 46 strikeouts and only 2 home runs allowed in 37 full innings and 1 part inning pitched, Wheeler is poised to bring the heat against the Angels.

Patrick Sandoval, the probable starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, will look to bounce back from a 6.33 ERA in his previous outings against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite striking out 28 batters, Sandoval's 1-4 record and 1.78 WHIP suggest the Phillies' potent offense might be able to take advantage of his recent struggles.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

As the Philadelphia Phillies prepare to face the Los Angeles Angels, they'll look to capitalize on their strengths at the plate. With a team batting average of .254, good for 5th in the league, the Phillies have shown an ability to consistently reach base. Alec Bohm has been a standout, boasting a .366 batting average, while Kyle Schwarber's 8 home runs have provided a much-needed power boost. The Phillies will need to be cautious, however, as they strike out frequently, ranking 15th in the league with 245 K's. If they can limit the whiffs and string together some timely hits, they may be able to outslug the Angels. On the mound, Zack Wheeler will look to shut down the Angels' lineup, and with some run support, the Phillies could be poised for a big win.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

As the Philadelphia Phillies prepare to face the Los Angeles Angels, they'll be up against a lineup that's shown flashes of power but struggles with consistency. The Angels' mediocre batting average of .241 ranks 17th in the league, and their 16th-ranked run production (125) is nothing to write home about. However, they do boast some standout performers, such as Taylor Ward, who leads the team with a .273 average, and Mike Trout, who's smashed 10 home runs. The Phillies' pitching staff should be prepared to face a lineup that can get stingy at times, but has shown an inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, evident in their 18th-ranked runs scored total. If the Phillies can contain the Angels' few but potent threats, they may be able to come out on top in this matchup.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Angels Injuries

Los Angeles Angels

• Miguel Sano (3B): Day-To-Day
• Ryan Costeiu (SP): Day-To-Day
• Evan White (1B): Day-To-Day
• Guillermo Zuniga (RP): 15-Day-IL
• Jose Cisnero (RP): 15-Day-IL

Philadelphia Phillies

• Luis Ortiz (RP): 15-Day-IL
• Rafael Marchan (C): 10-Day-IL
• Michael Rucker (RP): 15-Day-IL
• Dylan Covey (RP): 15-Day-IL
• Nick Snyder (RP): Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Odds

The Philadelphia Phillies are favored to win, with current odds sitting at -185, a significant shift from the opening odds that had the Los Angeles Angels as the underdogs at +140. The current Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 7.5.

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Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction

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MLB Player Prop Picks for Phillies vs Angels

Alec Bohm (PHI) Over 0.5 Runs +125

• Grade: B+
• Expected Value: +1.1%
• Odds to Hit: 47.6%
• Bet Units: 1.4
• Fair Odds: +110
• Market Width: 42

J.T. Realmuto (PHI) Over 0.5 Runs +125

• Grade: B
• Expected Value: +1.0%
• Odds to Hit: 46.3%
• Bet Units: 0.8
• Fair Odds: +116
• Market Width: 43

Trea Turner (SS) - PHI Over 0.5 Singles -122

• They're projected for 1.1 1B.
• In games they had at least 2 at bats:
• • Season 74.2% (23-8) (impl -288)
• • Last 25 76.0% (19-6) (impl -317)
• • Last 20 80.0% (16-4) (impl -400)
• • Last 15 86.7% (13-2) (impl -650)
• • Last 10 90.0% (9-1) (impl -900)
• • Last 5 100.0% (5-0)
• • Last 3 100.0% (3-0)