Rays vs. Angels Predictions & Picks

ABC 7

18 August 2023

Friday's contest at Angel Stadium of Anaheim has the Tampa Bay Rays (73-50) squaring off against the Los Angeles Angels (60-62) at 9:38 PM ET (on August 18). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 6-4 victory for the Rays, so expect a tight matchup.

The Angels will give the ball to Tyler Anderson (5-4, 5.28 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 6 on the season, and the Rays will turn to Erasmo Ramirez (2-3, 5.72 ERA).

Rays vs. Angels Game Info & Odds

When: Friday, August 18, 2023 at 9:38 PM ET
Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
How to Watch on TV: MLB Network

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Rays vs. Angels Score Prediction

Our prediction for this game is Rays 6, Angels 5.

Total Prediction for Rays vs. Angels

Total Prediction: Under 10 runs

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Rays Performance Insights

Over the past 10 games, the Rays have been named underdog just one time and came away with a win in that contest.
In its last 10 games with an over/under, Tampa Bay and its opponents have combined to eclipse the total six times.
Oddsmakers have not posted a spread in any of the Rays' past 10 matchups.
The Rays have been chosen as underdogs in 19 games this year and have walked away with the win six times (31.6%) in those games.
Tampa Bay has a win-loss record of 6-13 when favored by -110 or worse by oddsmakers this year.
The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rays have a 52.4% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
Tampa Bay scores the fourth-most runs in baseball (636 total, 5.2 per game).
The Rays have the seventh-best ERA (3.86) in the majors this season.

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