Mike Trout’s Angels Scuffle as They Host Twins
Los Angeles is a -130 Series Fave Per Twins vs Angeles Betting Lines
Can Mike Trout carry Los Angeles by himself? So far, the three-time American League MVP isn’t getting much help as he tries to lead the Angels back to the playoffs. The Angels are just 10-15 entering Friday’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium.
Los Angeles is +1.5 (-185) on the run line and -115 on the moneyline for Friday, with Minnesota -1.5 (+154) on the MLB lines and -105 to win outright. Meanwhile, the projected total is eight, with a slight lean to the over at -118. The Angels are also -130 favorites to win the series, with the Twins coming in at +100.
What can bettors expect? Read on as we break down both teams and assess the Twins vs Angels betting odds in our MLB series preview.
Twins vs Angels 
Records: Minnesota Twins (11-13), Los Angeles Angels (10-15)
Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Day/Time: Stream: BSNO
Twins vs Angels Betting Trends
The Minnesota Twins are 10-14 against the run line, including just 3-7 over their last 10 games. Most of Minnesota’s games have trended toward the under, as the Twins are 11-12-1 against the over/under. Conversely, the Los Angeles Angels are 13-12 ATS. The Angels have the same record against the over/under.
It’s important to remember these trends when assessing the Twins vs Angeles betting odds.
Twins Managing Early Woes
Minnesota may have been favored to win the American League Central, but early returns are a bit inauspicious. The Twins are just 11-13 after sweeping a four-game series from the last-place White Sox, this after they’d fallen six games under .500.
The Twins — projected for an AL Central-best 85.5 wins — are dealing with key injuries to shortstop Carlos Correa (oblique) and third baseman Royce Lewis (quad). Both players remain on the MLB injured list, though Correa could return on the upcoming 10-game road trip.
Minnesota’s lineup has struggled mightily in their absence. The Twins rank 28th in MLB with a .216 team average and are scoring only 3.8 runs per game. That has put more strain on a pitching staff that remains without star closer Jhoan Duran because of an oblique injury. Be sure to keep that in mind when analyzing the Twins vs Angels betting odds.
Duran made his season debut on Tuesday for Triple-A St. Paul, allowing two runs in one inning. He threw 27 pitches. It’s possible he too could be activated on the upcoming road trip.
The Twins are now +265 to win the AL Central, behind Cleveland (+135). Meanwhile, their AL pennant odds are +1400.
Trout and … Not Much Else
Mike Trout has shown his MVP form out of the gate, homering 10 times in his first 25 games. The problem is, he has not gotten much help. The 11-time All-Star is essentially on an island in terms of production, which explains why the Angels are just 10-15.
Outfielder Tyler Ward (7 HR, 23 RBI) is the only other Angel with a double-digit RBI.
After letting Shohei Ohtani leave in free agency, expectations were low. But there was a chance the Angels (projected for 71.5 wins) could surprise with a healthy Trout.
So far, things aren’t going as hoped. Pitching has been the biggest issue, as the Angels rank 25th with a 4.45 team ERA and 24th in home runs allowed (29). The lack of a true No. 1 starter certainly does not help. Veteran left-hander Tyler Anderson leads the team in innings (30.1), but he identifies as more of a middle-of-the-rotation piece.
If things continue to go south for Los Angeles, the speculation about trading Trout will only increase. The Angels still have made the AL playoffs only once during his sensational 14-year MLB career.
At +3500, the Angels have the second-longest odds to win the AL West. They are also just +1200 to make the postseason.
Series Probables
Game 1
Friday, 9:38 p.m. ET
Bailey Ober vs Patrick Sandoval
Ober was rocked in his first start but has bounced back this month with a 1.06 ERA across 17 innings. He won his last appearance, holding Detroit to one run over six innings in a 4-3 victory last Saturday.
The Angels will counter with Sandoval, who is 1-3 with a 6.75 ERA heading into today’s MLB games. The southpaw has struggled mightily with his control, issuing 14 walks in 21.1 innings. He allowed seven runs over four innings in his last start, a 7-5 loss to Cincinnati last Saturday.
Game 2
Saturday, 9:38 p.m. ET
Chris Paddack vs Jose Soriano
Paddack has been slow to ramp back up following Tommy John surgery, but he’s clearly trending in the right direction. The 28-year-old right-hander is coming off his best start since the injury. He threw seven shutout innings and stuck out 10 in a 7-0 victory over the White Sox on Monday. His 96 pitches were a season high.
He will face Soriano, a converter reliever with a 3.43 ERA in five appearances. Soriano went six innings in his last start, allowing three runs (zero earned) in a 3-0 loss to Cincinnati last Sunday. He’s flashed impressive swing-and-miss stuff, with 22 strikeouts in 21 innings.
Game 3
Sunday, 4:07 p.m. ET
Pablo Lopez vs Reid Detmers
Lopez (1-2, 4:39 ERA) hasn’t been at his best in the early going, but expectations remain extremely high for the 28-year-old right-hander. Lopez has the third shortest AL Cy Young odds (+600) after striking out a career-high 234 batters last season.
Detmers, meanwhile, is 3-1 with a 2.12 ERA. He has 34 strikeouts in 29.2 innings. The left-hander is currently +1400 to win the AL Cy Young.
Twins vs Angels Runline
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