At Fenway Park on Friday, the Los Angeles Angels (two straight defeats) take on the Boston Red Sox (three setbacks in a row) at 7:10 PM ET.

The Red Sox (-115 moneyline odds to win) meet the Angels (-104) in an expected tight contest. The Red Sox will start Tanner Houck (2-0) versus the Angels and Reid Detmers (2-0).

The Red Sox’s matchup yesterday versus the Orioles finished in a 9-4 loss. Connor Wong went 1-for-1 with a home run and an RBI in the defeat, while Isaiah Campbell threw one inning, giving up five earned runs on four hits while striking out one en route to taking the loss.

The Angels were handed a 4-2 loss to the Rays Friday. Jo Adell (2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Jose Soriano got the loss on the mound after going four innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits while striking out six.

Here is everything you need to prepare for Friday’s Red Sox vs. Angels game, including viewing options.

Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels odds and betting lines

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 3:17 PM ET. For a full list of Sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Red Sox (-115, bet $115 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Angels (-104, bet $104 to win $100)
  • Over/under: 9

Red Sox vs. Angels: Live streaming info & game time

  • Game Day: Friday, April 12, 2024
  • Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: Fenway Park
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Red Sox stats and trends

Red Sox betting records

  • The Red Sox have entered the game as favorites six times this season and won five of those games.
  • Boston has entered five games this season favored by -115 or more and is 4-1 in those contests.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Red Sox have a 53.5% chance to win.
  • So far this season, Boston and its opponents have hit the over in seven of 13 games with a total.
  • In 13 games with a spread this season, the Red Sox are 7-6-0 ATS.

Tanner Houck (Red Sox probable starter)

  • Houck (2-0) gets the start for the Red Sox, his third of the season.
  • In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the righty tossed six scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels while surrendering four hits.
  • Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of only .167 against him this season. He has a 0.00 ERA and 12.8 strikeouts per nine innings over his two appearances.
  • Houck is trying to build on a second-game quality start streak in this outing.
  • Houck is seeking his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.0 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He is looking to make his third straight appearance with no earned runs surrendered.
  • The opposing Angels offense has the 16th-ranked slugging percentage (.384) and is 12th in MLB play with 13 home runs. It has a collective .234 batting average, and is 21st in MLB with 94 total hits and 17th in MLB action scoring 54 runs.
  • Houck has pitched six innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out seven against the Angels this season.

Red Sox batting stats

  • The Red Sox have hit 16 homers this season, which ranks fifth in the league.
  • The offense for Boston has a slugging percentage of .381 this season, 17th in MLB.
  • The Red Sox have a team batting average of .233 this season, which ranks 19th among MLB teams.
  • Boston has scored the 14th-most runs in the majors this season with 60 (4.6 per game).
  • The Red Sox have an OBP of .307 this season, which ranks 21st in MLB.
  • Boston is one of the least-disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking 27th with an average of 10.2 strikeouts per game.

Angels stats and trends

Angels betting records

  • The Angels have been chosen as underdogs in 11 games this year and have walked away with the win five times (45.5%) in those games.
  • Los Angeles has a mark of 3-5 in contests where oddsmakers favor it by -104 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Angels have a 51% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in seven of its 12 opportunities.
  • In 11 games with a line this season, the Angels have a mark of 5-6-0 against the spread.

Reid Detmers (Angels probable starter)

  • The Angels will look to Detmers (2-0) to open the game and make his third start this season.
  • His last appearance was on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, when the left-hander went six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.
  • In two games this season, he has put up a 1.64 ERA and averages 15.5 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .135 against him.
  • Detmers is trying to secure his second quality start of the year in this outing.
  • Detmers will try to last five or more innings for his third straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.5 frames per outing.
  • He will take the hill against a Red Sox offense that ranks 12th in the league with 105 total hits (on a .233 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .381 (17th in the league) with 16 total home runs (fifth in MLB play).
  • Detmers has pitched six innings, giving up one earned run on three hits while striking out 12 against the Red Sox this season.

Angels batting stats

  • The Angels are 12th in baseball with 13 home runs. They average 1.1 per game.
  • So far this season, Los Angeles ranks 16th in the majors with a .384 slugging percentage.
  • The Angels have the 18th-ranked batting average in the majors (.234).
  • Los Angeles scores the 17th-most runs in baseball (54 total, 4.5 per game).
  • The Angels are 14th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .316.
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