The baseball season is in full swing and there’s no shortage of exciting games to bet on. Today, we’re taking a look at the matchup between the Los Angeles Angels (+130) and the St. Louis Cardinals (-145) at 7:45 PM EDT. The run total for this game is set at 8.5. The Cardinals are favored to win by -1.5 runs at odds of +140, while the Angels are the underdogs at +1.5 runs with odds of -160. As always, predicting the outcome of a baseball game involves analyzing a variety of factors such as recent team performance, pitching matchups, and historical trends.
Pitching is a critical aspect of any baseball game, and tonight, the Angels are sending Patrick Sandoval to the mound to face off against Steven Matz in what should be a thrilling matchup. The Angels last played two days ago, beating the Brewers in a close 3-0 game. Meanwhile, the Cardinals last played two days ago as well, losing to the Dodgers 6-3.
If we look back to the last time these teams faced off, it was on June 23, 2019, with the Angels emerging victorious with a score of 6-4. In that game, the Angels were underdogs at +126 with the total set at 9.0, which went over by just one run.
Win Trends
One important factor in analyzing any baseball game is to look at the win trends for both teams. In their last 10 games, the Angels have won 60% of their games, winning a total of 6 out of 10 games. In contrast, the Cards have won only 20% of their last 10 games, winning only 2 out of 10 games.
Totals Trends
Another important trend to look at is the total trend. This refers to the number of runs scored in each game. Over the last 10 games, the Angels have had a fairly balanced record, with 5 games going over and 5 going under the total. Similarly, the Cardinals have had no clear trend, with 4 games going over and 6 games going under the total in their last 10 games.
Based on these trends and analysis, we are backing the Los Angeles Angels (+130) to win this game. We’re tailing hot Shark player Samuel for this game and think that the Angels have a real chance of taking down the favored Cardinals. Don’t forget to download the Shark Book app before making any bets for this game. The app is a handicapper’s best friend and will help you make more informed decisions when placing your bets.