The Los Angeles Angels (11-19) welcome the Philadelphia Phillies (20-11) to Angel Stadium Wednesday for the final Game of a 3-Game series. First pitch is set for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Angels started the season 6-4 but have fallen off a cliff, losing to the Phillies 7-5 Tuesday, their 5th loss in 6 games. Los Angeles is 2-10 over its last 12 games. It is 4-10 at home, the 2nd-worst home win rate in MLB.
The Phillies lost 6-5 in the opening game of the series but bounced back Tuesday. They are surging, having swept the San Diego Padres in the series prior and winning 5 of their last 6 games. Philadelphia is 10-5 on the road, the 5th-best win rate in the majors.
Phillies at Angels projected starters
RHP Zack Wheeler vs. LHP Patrick Sandoval
Wheeler (2-3, 1.93 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 0.88 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 37 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 4 BB, 8 K in 5-0 win at Cincinnati Reds Thursday
- Phillies are 2-4 in his 6 starts
- 2024 road splits: 1-1, 2.08 ERA, 13 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 HR, 5 BB, 13 K in 2 starts
Sandoval (1-4, 6.33 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.78 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 in 27 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 5-3 loss vs. Minnesota Twins Friday
- Angels are 2-4 in his 6 starts
- 2024 home splits: 0-2, 5.06 ERA, 10 2/3 IP, 8 R, 6 ER, 14 H, 1 HR, 3 BB, 10 K in 2 starts
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Phillies at Angels odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Phillies -188 (bet $188 to win $100) | Angels +158 (bet $100 to win $158)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (-115) | Angels +1.5 (-104)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -108 | U: -112)
Phillies at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Phillies 6, Angels 3
Moneyline
PASS.
The Phillies (-188) are rightful favorites with Wheeler on the mound, but they aren’t worth backing at a steep -188. Similarly, the Angels haven’t played well at home and aren’t worth any size of unit as home underdogs.
Run line/Against the spread
BET PHILLIES -1.5 (-115).
The Phillies are 6-5 on the run line as road favorites this season. They covered Tuesday, winning 7-5 and closing as -168 moneyline favorites. Philadelphia has covered in 5 of its last 6 games.
The Angels are 4-10 ATS at home and 4-5 ATS as home underdogs. The Angels are 2-4 ATS in Sandoval’s 6 starts and are 0-2 ATS in his 2 home starts. Considering those trends, back PHILLIES -1.5 (-115).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 8 (-108).
The Angels are 17-13 O/U on the season and have gone Over in 4 straight games, scoring at least 5 runs in each. They have allowed at least 5 runs in 4 straight games, giving up 10 or more in 2 of those.
With Sandoval on the mound, the total is 5-1 O/U. As for the Phillies, they are 14-16-1 O/U on the season but are 3-0 O/U in their last 3 games and 4-1 O/U in their last 5.
Take OVER 8 (-108).
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