Orioles vs Angels Preview, Odds, Trends, & Free Pick [8/7/17]

Baltimore (55-56) at LA Angels (55-57)
When: Monday, August 7th 2017
Where: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Time: 10:05 ET | TV: MASN 2, FSN West
Opening Odds: Los Angeles -139/8.5

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The Baltimore Orioles embark on an important 10-game road trip when they visit the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night to begin a three-game set. Both teams are trying to chase down the Kansas City Royals for the second AL Wild Card spot and the Orioles are making a strong climb since the All-Star Break. Baltimore took the final two of a four-game series from the Detroit Tigers over the weekend to move within 2.5 games of the Royals. The Orioles belted five homers in the 12-3 victory on Sunday, including three in a row during a four-run first inning. Manny Machado hit his 20th of the year among four hits and recorded a season-high five RBIs while Joey Rickard went 4-for-4 with a solo homer as Baltimore won for the seventh time in nine games. Los Angeles fell three games behind the Royals after blowing a five-run lead and dropping an 11-10 decision to Oakland on Sunday. Mike Trout is on a nine-game hitting streak after hitting his third homer in five games for the Angels, who are 4-2 on their nine-game homestand. On the medical side of things, Angels OF Cameron Maybin (knee) is expected to be activated from the disabled list on Monday after two rehab games, while Baltimore DH Mark Trumbo (rib cage), who began his career with the Angels, could be activated from the DL in time for the series finale on Wednesday.

Pitchers: Orioles – Dylan Bundy (10-8, 4.24 ERA) | Angels – JC Ramirez (10-9, 4.03)

Dylan Bundy won his tenth game of the season on Tuesday and will go for his career-high 11th on Monday against the Angels. Bundy was brilliant in the win over Kansas City, allowing one unearned run and three hits in eight innings. Bundy had surrendered at least five runs in five of his previous seven outings. He will be making his first start against Los Angeles after allowing four runs over 1.1 innings of relief in his only career appearance versus the Angels.

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JC Ramirez is also coming off his tenth win in dominant fashion, scattering six hits over eight scoreless innings in a win over Philadelphia on Wednesday. Ramirez has won two straight starts at home but still owns a 3-5 record and 4.50 ERA in 12 appearances (11 starts) at Angel Stadium this season. He has faced Baltimore twice in relief during his career, allowing one run and three hits over 1.2 innings of work.

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Both pitchers are coming off great outings, but Ramirez has been a little better over the last month than Bundy. Also, I’m not a fan of taking a team flying three time zones after playing the previous day. I’ll take the Angels in the opener.

Pick: Angels -120

W/L TRENDS

Baltimore
  • Orioles are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
  • Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Orioles are 7-2 in their last 9 overall.
  • Orioles are 7-2 in their last 9 games on grass.
  • Orioles are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Orioles are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. American League West.
  • Orioles are 11-26 in their last 37 road games.
  • Orioles are 8-19 in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  • Orioles are 4-11 in their last 15 during game 1 of a series.
  • Orioles are 6-20 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Orioles are 5-1 in Bundys last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
  • Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
LA Angels
  • Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
  • Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
  • Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Angels are 27-13 in their last 40 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Angels are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
  • Angels are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Angels are 5-1 in Ramirezs last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Angels are 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts vs. American League East.
  • Angels are 8-2 in Ramirezs last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Angels are 7-2 in Ramirezs last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Angels are 5-2 in Ramirezs last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Angels are 1-4 in Ramirezs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
  • Angels are 1-5 in Ramirezs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU TRENDS

Baltimore
  • Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 Monday games.
  • Under is 7-0 in Orioles last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Under is 9-2 in Orioles last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  • Over is 7-2 in Orioles last 9 vs. American League West.
  • Under is 8-3 in Orioles last 11 overall.
  • Under is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 on grass.
  • Over is 10-4 in Orioles last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Over is 10-4 in Orioles last 14 games following a win.
  • Under is 11-5 in Orioles last 16 road games.
  • Over is 5-0 in Bundys last 5 road starts.
  • Over is 6-0 in Bundys last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Over is 8-1 in Bundys last 9 starts overall.
  • Over is 7-1 in Bundys last 8 starts on grass.
  • Under is 4-1 in Bundys last 5 Monday starts.
  • Over is 4-1 in Bundys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Under is 8-2-1 in Bundys last 11 starts with 5 days of rest.
  • Under is 10-3-1 in Bundys last 14 starts during game 1 of a series.
LA Angels
  • Under is 10-2-4 in Angels last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Under is 10-2-1 in Angels last 13 Monday games.
  • Under is 14-4-3 in Angels last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Over is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 during game 1 of a series.
  • Under is 8-3-2 in Angels last 13 games following a loss.
  • Under is 48-20-3 in Angels last 71 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Under is 9-4-3 in Angels last 16 home games.
  • Under is 26-12-4 in Angels last 42 vs. American League East.
  • Over is 28-13-5 in Angels last 46 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Under is 19-9-4 in Angels last 32 on grass.
  • Under is 10-1 in Ramirezs last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Under is 8-1 in Ramirezs last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Under is 4-1-1 in Ramirezs last 6 starts on grass.
  • Under is 4-1-1 in Ramirezs last 6 starts overall.
  • Under is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  • Over is 6-2-1 in Ramirezs last 9 home starts.
  • Under is 3-1-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts vs. American League East.
  • Under is 5-2 in Ramirezs last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
  • Under is 5-2 in Ramirezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

HEAD TO HEAD

  • Under is 19-9 in the last 28 meetings.

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