Los Angeles Angels vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction 9-4-23 MLB Picks

The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels clash Monday in game 1 of an MLB series at Angel Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview

The Orioles look for a win after winning 11 of their last 15 games. The Orioles have a 2.5 game lead in the AL East. The Orioles pitching staff is 13th in ERA (4.05), 11th in WHIP (1.26) and 10th in quality starts (58). The Orioles' offense is 7th in runs per game (5.00), 11th in batting average (.256) and 17th in homers (158). Adley Rutschman leads the Orioles with 138 hits and 66 RBI, while Anthony Santander and Austin Hays have combined for 250 hits and 132 RBI. Grayson Rodriguez gets the ball, and he is 4-3 with a 5.03 ERA and 97 strikeouts this season. This will be Rodriguez’s second career game against the Angels.

Baltimore Orioles Team Facts

• The Orioles have won each of their last eight night games after playing the previous day.
• The Orioles have covered the run line in each of their last nine road games against the Angels following a win.
• The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Orioles' last four night games against American League opponents.
• The Orioles have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven Monday night games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Orioles have led after 7 innings in each of their last eight Monday night games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Angels need a win after losing 6 of their last 7 games. The Angels are 12.5 games back in the wild card race. The Angels pitching staff is 24th in ERA (4.73), 24th in WHIP (1.41) and 22nd in quality starts (42). The Angels' offense is 11th in runs per game (4.72), 15th in batting average (.249) and 3rd in homers (198). Shohei Ohtani leads the Angels with 151 hits and 95 RBI, while Brandon Drury and Luis Rengifo have combined for 201 hits and 114 RBI. Kenny Rosenberg gets the ball, and he is 0-0 with a 6.43 ERA and 7 strikeouts this season. This will be Rosenberg’s first career game against the Orioles.

Los Angeles Angels Team Facts

• The underdogs have won each of the Angels' last four games.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine night games against the Orioles at Angel Stadium of Anaheim following a loss.
• The Angels have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games as home underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Angels have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last seven games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Angels have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games as home underdogs against AL East opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Los Angeles Angels ranks T3rd in the league for home runs this season (198).
• The Los Angeles Angels ranks 28th in the league for steals this season (67).
• The Baltimore Orioles ranks 4th in the league for doubles this season (260).
• The Baltimore Orioles are one of only 5 teams in the league to rank top 10 in both strikeouts and walks allowed this season.

Randy’s Pick

I'm not running to the window to back Grayson Rodriguez and his 5.03 ERA on the road, but the Orioles remain one of the most profitable teams in baseball, and they're closing in on a division. The Angels look like a team that's ready for the season to end, and Kenny Rosenberg has his 6.43 ERA in 7 innings doesn't help matters. It's hard to make a case for the Angels these days. Just give me the O's and the RL for max betting value.