MLB Royals vs. Angels Picks & Predictions for May 15, 2013
By ATSSportsline.com
LOS ANGELES, CA (ATS Consultants) - Two struggling clubs will square off in Anaheim tonight when the Angels host the Royals at 10:05PM ET.
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Angels are -105 money line favorites over the Royals, who are -103 on the ML. The total, meanwhile, is currently sitting at 9 runs.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Angels opened as -113 money line favorites but their odds have dropped to -105, while the Royals' odds opened at +104 and is now down to -103. Kansas City is 19-17 overall and 9-9 on the road, while Los Angeles is 15-24 and 8-10 at home.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 53% of the betting public currently favors Kansas City. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most updated numbers.
MLB FREE PICK: Take Kansas City. According to latest MLB trends, Kansas City is: 5-2 last 7 vs. a right-handed starters. LA Angels are: 4-10 last 14 vs. a right-handed starter, 4-10 last 14 during game 3 of a series, 6-13 last 19 as a favorite of -110 to -150 and 0-4 last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
The Kansas City Royals (19-17, 9-9 road, 15-20 O/U) are hoping to jump back on the winning track after losing on Tuesday night. The Angels (15-24, 8-10 home, 25-14 O/U) snapped a two-game slide after a strong pitching performance from Jason Vargas. Wade Davis has struggled some lately after getting off to a great start, going 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in his first three games. He has pitched well in his career against the Angels, striking out 13 and allowing just four earned runs over two starts while he was with the Rays (2.93 ERA). The Angels throw out a spot-starter in Barry Enright, who allowed five runs over 3 1/3 innings and received a non-decision as the Angels beat the White Sox, 7-5 on Friday. He's basically a fill-in starter for Tommy Hanson, who is on the restricted list as he deal with a personal matter. Enright has never faced Kansas City in his four -year career, but has allowed home runs to Miguel Tejada and Alcides Escobar.The Royals visit Angel Stadium of Anaheim for Game 3 of their series on Wednesday night at 10:05pmET to face the Los Angeles Angels.
MLB FREE PICK: KANSAS CITY ROYALS -103
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