The Colorado Rockies take on the Los Angeles Angels in an interleague matchup on Wednesday, July 31st at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The first pitch for this MLB game is scheduled for 9:38 PM ET.
Game Preview
- Rockies Struggling: Colorado enters the game on a five-game losing streak and holds a 38-70 record, placing them fifth in the NL West.
- Angels on a Roll: Los Angeles has won two consecutive games and boasts a 47-60 record, currently sitting in fourth place in the AL West.
- Betting Odds: The Angels are favored to win the game, and the over/under line for total runs is set at 8.5.
Pitching Matchup
- Colorado: Kyle Freeland (2-8, 7.00 ERA) will take the mound for the Rockies.
- Los Angeles: Davis Daniel will make his MLB debut for the Angels.
Here is a look at some Rockies vs Angels Prediction that should help you make winnings MLB picks for this game.
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Angels
- The Rockies come into this matchup with an overall record of 38-70.
- The Angels come into this matchup with an overall record of 47-60.
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
Los Angeles picked up a 10-7 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Angels had a huge 4th inning, scoring seven of their ten runs in the MLB Standings. As for the Rockies, they scored their final run in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Angels were favored at -133 on the money line.
Griffin Canning got the start for the Angels, going six innings and giving up six runs. He finished the game with six strikeouts but allowed one home run. Jose Quijada got the win out of the bullpen, and Hunter Strickland got the save.
Cal Quantrill had a rough outing for the Rockies, taking the loss after going just 3 2/3 innings and giving up seven earned runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts but didn’t issue a walk.
Colorado Rockies: Struggling on the Road
The Colorado Rockies are facing an uphill battle as they continue their road trip against the Los Angeles Angels. With a record of 38-70, they currently sit in fifth place in the NL West, a significant 25 games behind the division-leading Dodgers.
Rockies Overview
- Overall Record: 38-70
- NL West Standing: 5th
- Divisional Record: 12-22
- Home Record: 24-29
- Road Record: 14-41
- Day Games: 12-29
- As Underdog: 14-41
Betting Trends
- Over/Under: The over/under for today’s game is set at 8.5 runs. Colorado’s games have averaged 10.2 runs, with an over/under record of 56-50. They are 7-7 when the over/under is set at 8.5.
- Run Line: The Rockies are 53-55 against the run line this season, with a -1.6 run margin per game. They have a losing run line streak on the road.
Key Points:
- Rockies are in fifth place in the NL West MLB Stats
- Struggling with a five-game losing streak
- Poor road record
- Over/under for today’s game is 8.5 runs
- Rockies have averaged 10.2 runs per game
The Rockies will need to significantly improve their performance if they hope to turn their season around.
Los Angeles Angels: Home-Field Advantage
The Los Angeles Angels are currently in the thick of the AL West race, sitting nine games back from first place with a 47-60 record. They’ve shown recent improvement, winning their last two games and posting a 6-4 record in their last ten contests.
Angels Overview
- Overall Record: 47-60
- AL West Standing: 4th
- Divisional Record: 17-18
- Home Record: 24-32
- Road Record: 23-28
- As Home Favorite: 6-7
- As Underdog: 41-50
- Series vs. Rockies: Leading 1-0
Betting Trends
- Over/Under: Home games for the Angels average 9.0 runs with an over/under of 8.5. Their overall over/under record is 54-50.
- Run Line: The Angels are 60-47 against the run line this season, with a +3.1 run margin in wins and a -3.9 margin in losses. They’ve covered the run line in their last two games.
Key Points:
- Angels are nine games back in the AL West
- Recent winning streak of two games
- Home-field advantage is slight
- Over/under for home games is 8.5 runs
- Angels have been successful against the run line
- The Angels will look to maintain their momentum and capitalize on their home-field advantage against the Rockies.
Recommended Pick: Angels ML -147
Our predicted final score for this Angels vs. Rockies matchup is 6-5 in favor of the Angels. With the Angels picking up the win, we recommend taking them on the money line, where the payout is at -147.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Davis Daniel of the Angels finishing with five strikeouts compared to Kyle Freeland of the Rockies at four. Daniel is also projected to go deeper into the game, as he has the highest innings projection among all starters.
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