The Los Angeles Angels (54-75) travel to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays (61-68) on Saturday, August 24th. This game will be played at Rogers Centre in Toronto and televised on SNET. The Blue Jays are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Angels are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blue Jays. First pitch is set for 2:07 CT.

Angels vs. Blue Jays Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Blue Jays (-165)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs

• Blue Jays have won 4 out of their last 5 home games.
• Blue Jays have outscored the Angels 29-10 in their last 4 head-to-head games.
• Blue Jays have scored an average of 5.4 runs per game in their last 15 games.
• Blue Jays have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, compared to the Angels’ 2-8 record.
• Blue Jays have a better home record (32-33) compared to the Angels’ away record (27-35).

Angels vs Blue Jays

Toronto picked up a 5-4 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Blue Jays had a two-run lead going into the 9th inning, and the Angels could only muster two runs in the bottom half of the inning. Heading into the game, the Blue Jays were favored at -197 on the money line.

Chris Bassitt got the start for the Blue Jays, going six innings and giving up four runs while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision, as Chad Green got the win out of the bullpen. Jack Kochanowicz went six innings for the Angels, giving up three earned runs on seven hits.

Addison Barger and Joey Loperfido each homered for the Blue Jays, while Alejandro Kirk went 2/4 with two RBIs. Daulton Varsho also had a two-hit game at the plate.

Los Angeles has struggled recently, losing three straight games and 8 of their last 10. They are 15.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West, with a 54-75 record, placing them 5th in the division.

When it comes to the run line, the Angels have been a better bet as underdogs, with a 63-45 record. Their average run margin on the road is -0.7, slightly better than their overall -0.9 run margin. The over/under record for Angels games this season is 62-62, and 33.3% of their games have had higher totals than today’s line of 8.5 runs.

Carson Fulmer Gets The Start For The Angels

Carson Fulmer gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Blue Jays on the road. He has made 31 appearances this season and has a record of 0-4 to go along with a 4.24 ERA. Opponents have hit .211 off Fulmer this season, and his WHIP is currently 1.29. Fulmer’s only quality start this year came on the road, where his ERA is 6.18 compared to 2.47 at home. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had given up five earned runs in three straight outings.

Angels Offense Breakdown

So far this season, the Angels offense is averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 26th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and are batting a collective .234. As a team, they are averaging 8 strikeouts per game, which is 16th in the league. Zach Neto has been the team’s top power threat this season, with 19 homers, but he is hitting just .259 and has gone 5/27 in his last seven games.

Jo Adell is also near the top of the Angels’ home run leaderboard, with 18, but he is batting just .214 for the season. Adell is currently on a seven-game hitting streak. Taylor Ward has also been swinging the bat well, as he comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak.

When the Blue Jays win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.1. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.9. That’s why their run line record is almost even at 64-65. They’ve been a good bet on the road, going 41-23 vs. the run line, but have been a poor bet at home, going just 23-42. Overall, Toronto’s games have averaged 9.0 runs per game, and their over/under record is 70-56.

Toronto has won two straight games and are 6-4 in their last 10. They are in 5th place in the AL East with a 61-68 record, 15 games behind the Yankees. At home, the Blue Jays are 26-20 as the favorite, and their overall home record is 32-33. On the road, they are 29-35.

Bowden Francis Gets The Start For The Blue Jays

Right-hander Bowden Francis gets the start for the Blue Jays today as he faces the Angels at home. So far this season, he has made 21 appearances and seven starts. Francis’ record for the season is 6-3, and he comes in with an ERA of 4.38. In his 63 2/3 innings of work, he has a WHIP of 1.15 and has issued just 2.26 walks per nine innings. Francis has turned in two quality starts this year and is averaging 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his last outing, he didn’t give up a run in seven innings of work, picking up the win. He has won each of his last two starts.

Blue Jays Offense Breakdown

So far this season, the Blue Jays are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. As a team, they are batting .240, which is 13th in the MLB. Toronto has been good at avoiding strikeouts, as they are 6th in the league in this category. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the team’s top hitter this season, as he is batting .316 with 26 homers and 81 RBIs. Guerrero Jr. is currently on a four-game hitting streak.

George Springer has also been swinging a hot bat of late, as he has gone deep three times in his last seven games, but is still batting just .219 for the season. For the season, he is 2nd on the team with 17 homers, and his 51 RBIs are 3rd on the team.

Angels vs Blue Jays Prediction

Our prediction for today’s Angels vs. Blue Jays game is to take the Blue Jays to pick up the win at home. However, with a money line payout of -165, we actually prefer to take the over, as we have this one finishing with a score of 5-4 in favor of the Blue Jays.

Looking at some potential player props, Carson Fulmer is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which is the fifth-lowest among today’s starters. As for Bowden Francis, you can expect him to finish with four K’s, which is third worst.

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