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Two squads on losing skids — the Los Angeles Angels (two straight) and the Kansas City Royals (six in a row) — meet on Friday at 9:38 PM ET, at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. On the hill for the Angels will be Shohei Ohtani (2-0), opposed by the Royals’ Taylor Clarke (1-0).
The Royals are a big underdog (+235) on the road at the Angels (-285). The contest has a total set at 8.5.
Angels vs. Royals Odds
Run Line
Los Angeles Angels (-1.5)
Moneyline
Angels (-285)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -111)
When, Where, at What Time is Angels vs. Royals
- Game Day: Friday, April 21, 2023
- Game Time: 9:38 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSW
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Stadium: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Angels Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jared Walsh | 10-Day Injured List | Head |
| Max Stassi | 10-Day Injured List | Hip |
| Ryan Tepera | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Davis Daniel | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jose Marte | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Chris Rodriguez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Royals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Kris Bubic | 15-Day Injured List | Hip Flexor |
| Daniel Lynch | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jake Brentz | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Angel Zerpa | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Diego Hernandez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Angels and Royals
The Angels’ matchup yesterday versus the Yankees ended in a 9-3 loss. Logan O’Hoppe went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in the defeat, while Patrick Sandoval threw four innings, giving up five earned runs on four hits while striking out five en route to taking the loss.
The Royals lost to the Rangers Friday, with Brady Singer registering the loss while pitching five innings, giving up five earned runs on six hits while striking out four. Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to pace the Royals’ offense.
Betting Trends
Angels Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Angels have won seven out of the 13 games, or 53.8%, in which they’ve been favored. Los Angeles has played as a favorite of -285 or more once this season and won that game. The moneyline for this contest implies a 74% chance of a victory for the Angels. Los Angeles and its opponents have gone over the total this season in nine of their 19 opportunities. The Angels are 7-12-0 against the spread in their 19 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | 19 | .264 (85) | .354 (78) | .500 (44) | 4.9% (37) | 15.9% (40) | 12.2% (59) |
| Shohei Ohtani | 19 | .269 (77) | .372 (60) | .478 (57) | 5.2% (29) | 24.7% (126) | 14.3% (36) |
| Mike Trout | 19 | .299 (37) | .427 (12) | .522 (32) | 3.7% (67) | 26.8% (142) | 15.9% (24) |
| Logan O’Hoppe | 19 | .283 (56) | .339 (90) | .547 (24) | 6.8% (14) | 25.4% (131) | 6.8% (126) |
| Taylor Ward | 19 | .224 (139) | .310 (120) | .329 (147) | 2.3% (117) | 23.0% (103) | 8.0% (110) |
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have come away with four wins in the 18 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Kansas City has played as an underdog of +235 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The Royals have an implied victory probability of 29.9% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Contests with Kansas City have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 11 of 19 chances this season. The Royals are 5-14-0 against the spread in their 19 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 19 | .260 (94) | .308 (125) | .466 (65) | 3.8% (62) | 15.4% (34) | 6.4% (133) |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 19 | .270 (74) | .387 (41) | .508 (37) | 4.1% (56) | 12.2% (15) | 16.2% (22) |
| Salvador Pérez | 19 | .236 (120) | .257 (169) | .389 (115) | 2.7% (99) | 18.9% (68) | 1.4% (183) |
| Nicky Lopez | 19 | .184 (-) | .311 (-) | .316 (-) | 0.0% (-) | 20.0% (-) | 13.3% (-) |
| Edward Olivares | 19 | .234 (-) | .294 (-) | .362 (-) | 2.0% (-) | 24.0% (-) | 6.0% (-) |
Angels vs. Royals Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Angels will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-285). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up under the total (8.5 runs).