Rockies vs Angels Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Mar 8

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Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon throws the ball into the crowd in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.
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The Colorado Rockies (+105) visit Tempe Diablo Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Angels (-130) on Friday, March 8, 2024. First pitch is for this Spring Training game is scheduled for 3:10pm EST in Tempe, AZ.

This season, the Rockies are 7-2 against the spread (ATS), while the Angels are 8-2 ATS.

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

Moneyline
Rockies+105
Angels -130

Rockies vs Angels Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Angels will win Friday‘s matchup with 52.9% confidence, based on game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Brian Serven has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 84% ROI)
  • Elias Diaz has hit the Hits Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+3.00 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Charlie Blackmon has hit the Hits Under in his last 2 games (+2.90 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Ezequiel Tovar has hit the Hits Under in his last 2 games (+2.90 Units / 78% ROI)
  • Hunter Goodman has hit the RBIs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 37% ROI)

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

Best Angels Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Shohei Ohtani has hit the Hits Under in his last 2 games (+2.85 Units / 79% ROI)
  • Michael Stefanic has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Livan Soto has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 2 of his last 3 games (+1.20 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Shohei Ohtani has hit the RBIs Over in 1 of his last 2 games at home (+0.90 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Mickey Moniak has hit the Singles Over in 1 of his last 2 games (+0.80 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 34 away games (+15.78 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Under in 45 of their last 76 away games (+12.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 21 of their last 35 away games (+11.46 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the Run Line in 40 of their last 72 games (+11.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 14 of their last 19 away games (+9.14 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 59 games (+13.19 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Over in 44 of their last 76 games (+11.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 11 games (+8.66 Units / 77% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+7.95 Units / 69% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 22 of their last 37 games (+4.97 Units / 11% ROI)

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this Spring Training, the Rockies are 6-4 against the Run Line (+2.5 Units / 20.71% ROI).

  • 7-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.24 Units / 56.73% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.7 Units / 33.51% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.66 Units / -42.52% ROI

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this Spring Training, the Angels are 8-2 against the Run Line (+6.67 Units / 58.92% ROI).

  • 7-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.41 Units / 53.11% ROI
  • 2-8 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.76 Units / -61.68% ROI
  • 8-2 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.8 Units / 52.54% ROI

Austin Gomber allowed a slugging percentage of .663 (67 Total Bases / 101 ABs) on elevated fastballs in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .404 — first Percentile.

Austin Gomber allowed a slugging percentage of .661 (144 Total Bases / 218 ABs) on fastballs in the 2023 season — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .455 — third Percentile.

Austin Gomber allowed a slugging percentage of .564 (173 Total Bases / 307 ABs) at home in the 2023 season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .411 — third Percentile.

Opponents batted .377 (43-for-114) against Austin Gomber when going through the lineup the third time in a game in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .263 — second Percentile.

Angels Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Left-handed batters hit just .147 (10-for-68) against Jose Soriano in the 2023 season — tied for 4th best among in AL; League Avg: .233 — 96th Percentile.

Jose Soriano had a strikeout rate of 60% (56/94) with two-strikes in the 2023 season — 4th best among in AL; League Avg: 46% — 97th Percentile.

Jose Soriano allowed a slugging percentage of just .147 (10 Total Bases / 68 ABs) vs left-handed batters in the 2023 season — best among in AL; League Avg: .367 — 100th Percentile.

Jose Soriano allowed an OBP of .388 (103 PA’s) against right-handed batters in the 2023 season — 3rd highest among in AL; League Avg: .309 — third Percentile.

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Rockies were just 40-20 (.667) when leading entering the 7th inning in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .859.

The Rockies were just 44-13 (.772) when leading entering the 8th inning in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .900.

The Rockies were just 15-14 (.517) when they had 5 or more XBH in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .790.

The Rockies are just 60-56 (.517) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .728.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Angels were just 29-23 (.558) when they had 10 or more hits in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .728.

The Angels are just 8-136 (.056) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .093.

The Angels were just 61-7 (.897) when leading entering the 9th inning in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .948.

The Angels are just 14-22 (.389) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Rockies have won just 49% of games in which they have scored in at least three different innings on the road since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 72%.

The Rockies have an average HR distance of 411.4 feet since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 398.7.

The Rockies won just 53% of games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 75%.

The Rockies have won just 58% of games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 76%.

The Angels batted just .235 at home in the 2023 season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .252.

Angels hitters had an OBP of just .309 (2,984 PA’s) at home in the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .324.

The Angels batted just .223 with two outs in the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .237.

Angels hitters had an OBP of just .269 (485 PA’s) against pitchers who had thrown at least 80 pitches in a game in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .322.

Opponents had a miss rate of just 21% against Rockies pitchers in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Rockies pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Rockies pitchers had an ERA of 6.13 (735.0 IP) at home in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.23.

Rockies pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 18% in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Angels pitchers walked 150 of 1,434 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents had a groundball rate of just 41% against Angels pitchers in the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Angels pitchers walked 636 of 6,305 batters (10%) in the 2023 season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

The Angels pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in 63% of their games at home in the 2023 season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

Angels vs. Rockies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Sam Bachman (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, Out
  • Austin Warren (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Kyren Paris (Los Angeles Angels): Thumb, Out
  • Aaron Loup (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, Out
  • Jose Cisnero (Los Angeles Angels): Not Injury Related, Out
  • Randal Grichuk (Los Angeles Angels): Ankle, Out
  • Jose Quijada (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • German Marquez (Colorado Rockies): Elbow, Out
  • Austin Gomber (Colorado Rockies): Back, Out
  • Lucas Gilbreath (Colorado Rockies): Elbow, Out
  • Antonio Senzatela (Colorado Rockies): Elbow, Out
  • Kyle Freeland (Colorado Rockies): Oblique, Out
  • Daniel Bard (Colorado Rockies): Knee, Out

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