Angels vs Rays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 23

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  • The Rays (66-55) are -175 favorites vs the Angels (52-70)
  • Angels starting pitcher: José Suarez (4-5), 4.12 ERA
  • Rays starting pitcher: Corey Kluber (7-7), 4.32 ERA
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The Los Angeles Angels (+145) visit Tropicana Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (-175) on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in St. Petersburg.

The Rays are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+120).

The Angels vs Rays Over/Under is 7 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Angels are 52-67 against the spread (ATS), while the Rays are 56-62 ATS.

Angels vs. Rays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels+1.5 -145O 7 -105+145
Rays -1.5 +120U 7 -115-175

Angels vs Rays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 60.5% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Angels and Rays and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Luis Rengifo has hit the Hits Over in 43 of his last 51 games (+26.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Luis Rengifo has hit the Total Bases Over in 37 of his last 56 games (+18.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Runs Under in 36 of his last 48 games (+17.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Mike Trout has hit the Total Bases Under in 27 of his last 38 away games (+13.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Total Bases Under in 30 of his last 45 games (+12.05 Units / 18% ROI)

Best Rays Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rays players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Wander Franco has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 26 games at home (+14.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Ji-Man Choi has hit the Runs Under in his last 12 games at home (+12.00 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Wander Franco has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+11.70 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Shane McClanahan has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+11.30 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Ji-Man Choi has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 14 games (+11.00 Units / 76% ROI)
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  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 10 games (+8.45 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 10 games (+8.00 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games (+3.50 Units / 19% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 56-63 against the Run Line (-11.3 Units / -7.67% ROI).

  • 52-67 when betting on the Moneyline for -28.2 Units / -18.19% ROI
  • 52-59 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.95 Units / -9.86% ROI
  • 59-52 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.65 Units / 2.05% ROI

Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 56-62 against the Run Line (-6.45 Units / -4.46% ROI).

  • 63-55 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.75 Units / -5.25% ROI
  • 52-58 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.1 Units / -7.96% ROI
  • 58-52 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.05 Units / 0.04% ROI

Jose Suarez has allowed no extra-base hits in his last 14.2 innings pitched — the longest active streak is 23.1.

Right-handed hitters have a line drive rate of 32% (47/149) against Jose Suarez this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 0 Percentile.

Jose Suarez has thrown his curveball 44% of the time (308/704) on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 140 total CB; League Avg: 19% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 30% (58/196) against Jose Suarez this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total IP; League Avg: 24% — first Percentile.

Corey Kluber: Rays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Corey Kluber has walked 18 of 512 batters (4%) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 100th Percentile.

Corey Kluber has allowed a slugging percentage of .714 (35 Total Bases / 49 ABs) on inside fastballs this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 59 total IP; League Avg: .417 — first Percentile.

Corey Kluber has allowed an OPS of .937 (120 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .688 — seventh Percentile.

Corey Kluber has a strikeout rate of just 12% (14 SO in 120 PAs) with runners in scoring position this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — first Percentile.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Rays

The Angels are just 2-9 (.182) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are just 6-32 (.158) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .337.

The Angels are just 6-34 (.150) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .275.

The Angels are just 3-54 (.053) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 8th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .086.

Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Rays are 38-23 (.623) at home this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .529.

The Rays are just 54-8 (.871) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .914.

The Rays are 168-54 (.757) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2020 season — tied for 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .721.

The Rays are 41-7 (.854) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .799.

Angels hitters are slugging just .350 against LHP this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .397.

Angels hitters have an OPS of just .640 (1,390 PA’s) against LHP this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .714.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .291 (1,390 PA’s) against LHP this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Angels hitters have 836 strikeouts in 3,101 PA’s (27%) against RHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Rays hitters have 1,812 strikeouts in 7,415 PA’s (24%) against RHP since the start of last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Rays hitters have drawn 270 walks in 2,202 PA’s (12%) in close and late situations since the start of 2020 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Rays hitters have grounded into 21 double plays in 360 opportunities (6%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

The Rays have a winning percentage of 64% at home since the start of last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

Angels pitchers have won only 5% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Angels pitchers have won only 12% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Angels pitchers have allowed a run just 22% of the time after an opposing score this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Angels pitchers have a strikeout rate of 23% when going through the lineup the third time in a game since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 20%.

Rays pitchers have walked 727 of 10,442 batters (7%) since the start of last season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rays pitchers have walked 291 of 4,444 batters (7%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rays pitchers have walked 895 of 12,654 batters (7%) since the start of 2020 — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Rays pitchers have walked 57 of 1,084 batters (5%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Rays vs. Angels Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jon Chargois (Rays): Oblique, D60
  • Michael Zunino (Rays): Shoulder, D60
  • Shane Baz (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Roman Quinn (Rays): Knee, D10
  • Andrew Kittredge (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Brendan McKay (Rays): Shoulder, D60
  • Yonny Chirinos (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Wander Samuel Franco (Rays): Wrist, D10
  • Jonathon Feyereisen (Rays): Shoulder, D60
  • Josh Fleming (Rays): Oblique, D15
  • Matthew Wisler (Rays): Neck, D15
  • Kevin Kiermaier (Rays): Hip, D60
  • Tyler Glasnow (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Lorenzen (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • McKenzie Moniak (Angels): Finger, D10
  • Anthony Rendon (Angels): Wrist, D60
  • Matthew Duffy (Angels): Back, D60
  • Archie Bradley (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Griffin Canning (Angels): Back, D60
  • Shohei Ohtani (Angels): Illness, Day-to-Day
  • Chris Rodriguez (Angels): Shoulder, D60

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