Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees 8/8/24 – It is going to be an exciting game at Yankee Stadium when the Los Angeles Angels collide with the New York Yankees. This one has a lot of meaning for both, although while the Angels have 50-64 now, Yankees come into it with 68-47. By virtue of being a premiere sports handicapper that provides the best choices, this match presents some fascinating betting options.
Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees 8/8/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:05 PM ET |
| Where: | Yankee Stadium |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Los Angeles Angels (50-64) vs. New York Yankees (68-47)
The Los Angeles Angels have had a difficult season, having a record of 50-64. Nevertheless, there have been times when they showed glimpses of being good, as evident from their recent road games where they are on the road for five wins and only one loss in the last six games. The team’s batting average is .235 with 450 runs and 870 hits; it has also hit 113 home runs, indicating power potential. However, the on-base percentage of .304 and slugging average of .376 suggest that the club has failed to deliver on many occasions this term. Their team ERA is 4.54 and WHIP is 1.31 for pitching.
However, the New York Yankees scored 68-47. It’s unclear what happened there versus the Angels but NYY’s b.a is currently .252 while making more runs with (583) and having a higher total hits (958). Yankees’ batting performance in terms of their on base percentage which stands at .334 and slugging average of .438 show how dangerous these guys can be offensively. Their pitching boasts a team ERA(earned run average)of3.7and WHIP of 1.23 respectively..
Tyler Anderson (8-10, 3.05 ERA) vs. Nestor Cortes (5-9, 4.16 ERA)
Tyler Anderson’s season has been up and down, characterized by an 8-10 win-loss record along with a credible ERA of 3.05. This year, he allowed just 108 hits in 135.2 innings pitched while also striking out 102 and walking 51 batters. The fact that Anderson’s ERA is low shows his effectiveness as a game controller. However, his WHIP (walks + hits per inning) is only 1.17 and he has given up 16 home runs, which are signs that the Yankees’ lineup will exploit weaknesses. Although he can give up some homers every now and then, Anderson could still provide a lot of ground balls and good base running control; this style might not go well against the Yankees.
Nestor Cortes’ record this season has been worse with a winning percentage of five out of nine games played; whereas his average number of earned runs stands at four point one six ERAs in twenty-twenty one seasons. His pitching for one hundred twenty-nine point two innings have resulted in giving away to his opponents one hundred twenty-seven hits while striking out one hundred twenty-two batters with only giving free passes to twenty-eight more players on the opponent team during that time period. Cortes’ WHIP is slightly higher than Anderson’s at 1.2, but it would be unwise to forget that he has already allowed another twenty home runs so far this season which may play into Los Angeles Angels hands who have power hitters in their team line-up. Nevertheless, Cortes has had moments where he looked absolutely outstanding showing off his ability to strikeout batters better than other pitchers on the mound at times throughout games when everything else was not going right for New York’s young left-hander.“What happens tomorrow depends highly on what role Nestor Cortes plays today for the Angels,”
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Yankees -1.5 (-130), Total Odds: 9
For this game, the Yankees are 1.5 run favorites with a moneyline of -285 indicating great confidence in their win. The total odds set at 9 under -122 mean that bookmakers anticipate fewer scores. Looking at the strong performance of the Yankees’ both on offense and defense, the odds seem fair enough. Nonetheless, the recent away wins by Angels coupled with Andersons impressive ERA may make it become a much closer contest than anticipated.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends
With a SU record of 5-1 in their last six matches away, the Angels have been performing well on the road. Historically, they have been poor performers at Yankee Stadium with a SU record of 2-7 in their last nine road games against the Yankees. In the last nine games, which were played by Angels against American League opponents, six did not reach the total while six out of eight that were played on Thursday went over.
New York Yankees Betting Trends
The Yankees have been on a winning streak lately, going 8-2 SU in their last ten games. The total has gone over the posted line in ten of their previous twelve games, representing high-scoring contests. However, eleven of their last sixteen matches against the Angels have had totals below the line. In Yankee Stadium, they have won seven times out of nine at home versus Angels and overs were landed in seven out of ten home games.
Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees 8/8/24 Betting Picks
Due to superior statistics, current form and a strong record at home against the Angels, the Yankees are tipped as favorites in this game. On the other hand, there have been some hardships for the Angels when they travel to play with the Yankees of New York. -130 is a good offer to bettors from yankees with -1.5 spread – for this game. The high scoring trend in recent games that have featured the Yankees makes me inclined to pick a total over 9 at +102 here; however, also considering Anderson’s pitching ability that confirms his sturdiness in defense probably will make me opt under for this cautious bettor too. If you’re searching for free MLB Expert Picks & Analysis on tonight’s games then this is your best option.
Free Pick and Prediction: New York Yankees 6, LA Angels 3.
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