Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels 8/13/24 – Toronto Blue Jays (54-64) will square off against Los Angeles Angels (52-66) in a game that sees both sides ambitious of raising their below .500 records as the campaign unfolds. By 9:38 PM ET on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Angel Stadium, this game offers an attractive view for fans and gamblers as well. The said match serves two purposes: it is an interesting matchup between two teams struggling and a significant aspect for MLB picks and predictions fans when they assess possible consequences with respect to present tendencies and numbers.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels 8/13/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 9:38 PM ET |
| Where: | Angel Stadium |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Toronto Blue Jays (54-64) vs. Los Angeles Angels (52-66)
In the record, the Blue Jays come in with a slight advantage over the other team into this game; however, their recent games show an inconsistent team performance. The team has recorded 485 runs and made 107 home runs while maintaining a batting average of .239 and a slugging percentage of .381. This shows that they are not terrible at getting people on base because their on-base percentage is at least .312. This statistical overview is crucial, particularly when considering the outcome of the Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox game today, as both scenarios highlight the importance of batting consistency and run production.
The Los Angeles Angels on the other hand seem to be standing almost as tall as the Toronto based Blue Jays in terms of standings but also have similar stats like .238 batting average and 481 runs. Almost matching up to Toronto, is slugging at .378 although it comes with more home runs, 118 in total. While slightly below the Angels, who have an on base of .308, this may determine whether or not LA can get into scoring position. This game could potentially mirror the dynamics observed in the Oakland Athletics – New York Mets faceoff, where strategic hits and on-base advancements were key to the game’s outcome.
Kevin Gausman (10-8, 4.42 ERA) vs. Carson Fulmer (0-2, 3.74 ERA)
The Blue Jays will start Kevin Gausman who has a record of 10-8 accompanied by a 4.42 ERA and a WHIP of 1.27 in 132.1 innings pitched. It is worth mentioning that he has managed to strike out 121 players but let go of 19 home runs, something the Angels that hits quite powerfully might use against him. Consistency in form isn’t his strong suit and his ability to control the game early on can be a turning point for the Jays.
Carson Fulmer from the Angles suffers a0-2 score with a pitching average of 3.74 and WHIP index of 1.2 across only six innings played so far this season.While Fulmer has thrown fewer games than Gausman, he has shown some promise as evidenced by his strikeouts ratio per inning’s pitch which is bigger.Being offensively less efficient when playing away from home, their performance tonight would be key for him since it could help him earn first victory finally
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 +106, Total Odds: 8.5
The betting odds favor the Blue Jays slightly in the spread at -1.5 +106, with the total set at over 8.5 runs at -115. This suggests that oddsmakers expect a relatively high-scoring game, possibly due to the pitching struggles on both sides.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
The Blue Jays have been average on the road against the spread with a record of 32-26. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of their last 5 games, indicating that their games tend to be higher scoring, which aligns with the struggles their pitchers have faced this season.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends
The Angels have shown slightly better form recently with a 3-2 record both outright and against the spread in their last five games. Like the Blue Jays, their games have also tended to go OVER the total, which could play into tonight’s matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels 8/13/24 Betting Picks
From the overall statistics and recent forms of both teams, it is evident that this match should be more closely fought than the odds suggest. It will all depend on how the starting pitchers perform and that could tilt the game in favor of either side. The Blue Jays have a bit of an edge because they show slightly better offensive stats along with their starter having some experience on him.
All things considered, even though both teams have struggled so far, betting over on total runs may provide value due to both sides’ potential for high scoring games. Also, given such pitching inconsistencies, a better premium game prediction might lean towards taking the Blue Jays to cover the spread based on their slight advantages in hitting and mound experience.