Phillies vs. Angels Prediction
Will the Angels knock off the Phillies on Tuesday night in Anaheim when this interleague matchup starts at 10:07PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Phillies are -107 money line favorites to beat the Angels, who have odds of -103 to win tonight at home. With Aaron Nola set to face Ricky Nolasco in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8 runs.
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From Rotoworld: Nola punched out 10 batters in six shutout innings to earn a 9-0 win over the Astros on Wednesday. His effort was all the more impressive considering it came against the best team in the American League. He gave up just four hits and one walk while throwing 103 pitches in the gem. His record improves to 8-6 with a 3.17 ERA through 16 starts. He has 107 strikeouts and 30 walks in 99 1/3 innings. He lines up for two starts next week, although one of them will be in Coors Field against the Rockies.
Nolasco allowed three runs in 6 2/3 innings and was charged with a loss to the Indians on Wednesday. He gave up nine base hits, including a solo home run by rookie outfielder Bradly Zimmer leading off the first inning. Nolasco struck out four and issued two walks in the quality start. He falls to 4-12 with a 5.07 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. He has a 96/33 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 119 innings over 21 starts.
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OUR PREDICTION: The Phillies have lost nine straight against the Angels, four straight in Los Angeles, and nine of Nola’s last 13 road starts. On the other side, the Angels are 9-3 in their last 12 interleague home games, are 5-2 in their last seven interleague home games versus a right-handed starter, and are 17-8 in their last 25 games following a loss.
TUESDAY MLB PREDICTION: LOS ANGELES ANGELS -103