Yankees vs. Angels Free Pick
LOS ANGELES, CA (ATS Consultants) – This is the third game of a three-game series. The Angels beat the Yankees 5-1 on Tuesday to go 2-0 in the series. Ivan Nova takes the mound for the Yankees, while Ervin Santana starts for the LA Angels. The opening pitch starts at 10:05pmET from Anaheim, Calif.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Angels as a -120 favorite over the Yankees. The total is 8.5 in most books. The Yankees come in with a 26-23 overall record and are 20-28 Under, while the Angels are 26-20 overall and 17-33 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Angels opened as a -125 favorite and moved down to -120 at most books. The total started at 8.5 and remained there in most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 71% of public bettors favor the Yankees. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: According to the latest MLB trends, Yankees are 2-6 Under in the last 8 meetings in Los Angeles, 0-5 Under last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game, 0-7 Under last 7 games following a loss, 5-15-1 Under last 21 vs. a team with a winning record, 9-24-3 Under last 36 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30, 9-20 Under last 29 overall and is 2-6-1 Under in Nova’s last 9 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 2-8 Under last 10 vs. American League East, 6-19-1 Under last 26 vs. a team with a winning record, 8-24-1 Under last 33 games as a favorite, 5-13 Under last 18 games as a home favorite, 11-28-1 Under last 40 on grass, 5-12-1 Under last 18 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30, 0-5 Under in Santana’s last 5 starts vs. American League East, 3-11-2 Under in Santana’s last 16 home starts, is 6-21-3 Under in Santana’s last 30 starts with 4 days of rest and is 5-17-4 Under in Santana’s last 26 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5. Both teams have underachieved this season. But the Angels are finally hitting their stride as the pitching and bats are coming together. Los Angeles will go for its ninth consecutive victory and a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Alex Rodriguez has managed only three homers in May – and two came in one game. The Yankees bats will go silent again vs. Santana, who has a 2.89 ERA in his last three starts.
WEDNESDAY MLB FREE PICK: YANKEES/ANGELS UNDER 8.5
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