Los Angeles Angels vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 9-17-23 MLB Picks

Angels Playing Out The String

The Los Angeles Angels are just playing out the string at this point, having been eliminated from playoff contention officially after Saturday’s loss. The loss dropped the Halos to 68-81 on the year. Shohei Ohtani leads the Angels across the board, hitting .304 with 151 hits, 44 home runs and 95 RBIs while Brandon Drury has 21 home runs, 70 RBIs and 25 doubles this season. Ohtani also has a team-high 8 triples to lead the Angels in three-baggers this season. Reid Detmers will start for the Angels here and is 3-10 with a 4.77 ERA and 154 strikeouts this season.

Los Angeles Angels Team Facts

The Angels have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Tigers following a home loss.The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last seven home games against the Tigers following a home loss.The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games.The Angels have led after 3 innings in each of their last three home day games.

The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Angels' last 10 day games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Matchup/League Facts

The Los Angeles Angels rank 3rd in the league for home runs this season (215).The Los Angeles Angels rank 28th in the league for steals this season (71).The Detroit Tigers rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (596).

The Detroit Tigers rank 29th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.378).

Chris’ Pick

I’m sticking with the Tigers here. I just want no part of the Angels in this matchup, as the Angels literally have nothing to play for and any consistent source of offense has disappeared now that Shohei Ohtani has been ruled out for the season. Detroit’s hopes may not be alive for much longer, but they’re playing the better baseball right now and I think Detroit gets the win here.