Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels 8/12/24 – The Toronto Blue Jays with a tally of 54-64 are all set to face off Los Angeles Angels, who have a slightly lower number, 52-66 in a very exciting MLB clash. August 12th, 2024 is the date and it will be held at Angel Stadium as from 9:38pm ET on Monday as these teams prepare for their showdown while the betting world is busy spinning pre-game predictions and analyses most especially from those looking for the best multi-handicapper picks.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels 8/12/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Monday, August 12, 2024 at 9:38 PM ET |
| Where: | Angel Stadium |
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| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Toronto Blue Jays (54-64) vs. Los Angeles Angels (52-66)
Coming into this game, the Toronto Blue Jays have had an unfavorable season record, but there are some positive indications seen in their recent matches on the road. In comparison to other teams that lead the league, they only seem a little bit off concerning their offensive power figures; for instance, they have a batting average of .240 with 481 runs so far. However, their slugging and on-base percentages (.382 and .312 respectively) suggest that they can still pose a significant threat especially against teams that perform inconsistently through mid-season like the match-up between Pirates and Padres today.
On the flip side, Los Angeles Angels have almost equalled Blue Jays’ batting average of .237 and 475 runs in terms of hitting and on-base skills (.306 OBP). Nevertheless, it is worth noting that these Angels hold an advantage with 118 homers as compared to Blue Jays’106. Their ability to change hits into scoring chances is vital just as it is in games like Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks where games are often about power hitting.
Bowden Francis (4-3, 5.44 ERA) vs. Davis Daniel (1-3, 6.04 ERA)
Bowden Francis of the Blue Jays has achieved an impressive record of 4 wins and 3 losses this season despite a distressing ERA of 5.44. His WHIP stands at 1.39 and he has recorded forty-three strikeouts in his forty-nine point two innings pitched, indicating the inconsistency that characterizes him as a pitcher. This ability to handle game pressure, especially on the road, will be highly necessary if the Blue Jays are to exploit the pitching weaknesses of Los Angeles’s Angels.
Angels’ starting Davis Daniel is a lot more worrisome when it comes to statistics with his ERA reaching 6.04 while winning just one from four outings. For instance, in only twenty-five innings and one-third played by Davis, he has given up thirty-one hits for eleven runs which manifests serious problems with game tempo control and opponent’s scores prevention. The outcome of today’s match would greatly depend upon how well he takes advantage of their slight public edge against Toronto through outsmarting its aggressive batters.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Blue Jays Spread -1.5 (+150), Total Odds: 9
The betting lines reveal that the Blue Jays are slightly favored to cover a spread of -1.5 (+150) and the over/under is set at 9, suggesting an expectation of a high scoring game. Given the pitchers’ statistics and the recent form of both teams, taking the over on total runs seems like it could end up being a good bet.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
The Blue Jays have gone OVER the total in 13 of their last 18 games, which is an indicator that this could become an ongoing trend if they continue to emulate their offensive explosions and pitching problems. Additionally, they have had a good performance in away games against the Angels as indicated by a record of 6-1 SU in their previous 7 games at Angel Stadium.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends
However, the Angels have had a hard time in this rivalry and even at home they have done poorly with 1-6 SU against Toronto in their last 7 games played at Angel Stadium. Their record on Mondays is very good (5-1 SU in their last six Monday games) and might act as a psychological advantage.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels 8/12/24 Betting Picks
Taking into account the present form and historical trends, it looks like the Jays are well positioned to exploit Angels’ pitching worries. This game might go for a high scoring affair, which is why over should be a safe play. When making prop bets, concentrating on individual player performance such as home runs and RBI might give you some additional edge using these top baseball tips. The Blue Jays should expect a closely fought contest with slight pitching advantage and historical match up in their favor which they can leverage for an away win.