MLB Best Bets: Predictions, Odds for Angels vs. Red Sox, Nationals vs Rockies, White Sox vs. Cubs (5/3/22)
David Peralta hit a two-run bomb to wipe out the deficit in the Diamondbacks vs. Marlins game. The team won the first play of the day after Cardinals beat Royals. They lost both under in Diamondback's game, but they still took the whole game under.
Erick Fedde (RHP, Nationals) is 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA and 1.56 WHIP.
The Rockies and Nationals are playing a game at Coors Field tonight. German Marquez is the starting pitcher for the Rockies. Erick Fedde is starting for Washington. The Rockies have been good at home this season. They outscored the Nationals 24-8 in their three-game series. The Nationals have a poor record at the park. Their lineup is weak. Juan Soto should be able to play well. Cesar Hernandez, Nelson Cruz, and Josh Bell are the only players who have hit against German. Marizquez has struggled this year. He is better at playing at his home stadium.
Michael Kopech (RHP, White Sox) has a 1.42 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 19 IP, 18 K, 9 BB.
Michael Kopech will start for the White Sox against Drew Smyly for Drew's Cubs. The White Sells won 3-0 yesterday against a left-hander. They have been very good against lefties this year. Smyley has had a bad start to the season. The Cubs have lost four series in a row. White's have won 43 of their last 63 games against right-handers. Jose Abreu is 6-11 with two doubles and a home run, and Leury Garcia is 4- 11 with a double and home runs.
Noah Syndegaard (RHP, Angels) is 2-0 with a 2.12 ERA and 0.82 WHIP.
The Red Sox and Angels are playing a three-game set at Fenway Park. The Angels have a good start to the season and are currently top of the AL West standings. Noah Syndergaard is off to a great start and the Angels' bullpen is one of their best. Michael Wacha has had a very good season so far. He's 2-0 with a 1.77 ERA and a 3.55 xERA. Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon are hitting well against him. The Red Sides have been disappointing this season. They lost their series against the Orioles. However, the Los Angeles Angels won seven of last nine games.
