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The Los Angeles Angels will continue their three-game series with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday at Oracle Park. We're here to share our MLB odds series, make an Angels-Giants prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch.
Angels-Giants Projected Starters
Patrick Sandoval vs. Keaton Winn
Patrick Sandoval (2-8) with a 5.23 ERA
Last Start: Sandoval struggled in his last outing, going 5 2/3 innings while allowing five earned runs on eight hits while striking out four and walking three in a no-decision against the Houston Astros. Before this bad outing, he had delivered three quality starts in four of his last four starts.
2024 Road Splits: Sandoval has done better on the road this season, going 2-2 with a 4.30 ERA over six starts away from Angels Stadium.
Keaton Winn (3-7) with a 6.94 ERA
Last Start: Winn struggled in his last start, going 4 1/3 innings while allowing seven earned runs on six hits while striking out seven and walking two in a loss to the Texas Rangers. Unfortunately, he has not had a quality start in four times out.
2024 Home Splits: Winn is 2-2 in four starts at Oracle Park.
Here are the MLB Odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
MLB Odds: Angels-Giant Odds
Los Angeles Angels: +1.5 (-178)
Moneyline: +122
San Francisco Giants: -1.5 (+146)
Moneyline: -144
Over: 8.5 (+100)
Under: 8.5 (-122)
How to Watch Angels vs. Giants
Time: 4:05 PM ET/1:05 PM PT
TV: Bally Sports West and NBC Sports Bay Area
Stream: fuboTV (Click for free trial)
Why The Angels Will Cover The Spread/Win
It is another bad season for the Halos, who are fourth in the American League West and would be last if the Oakland Athletics did not exist. Regardless, they entered the weekend with a 12.5-game deficit of first place, which is currently held by the Seattle Mariners.
The Angels are inconsistent at the plate. So far, they are 17th in batting average, 24th in on-base percentage, and 21st in runs. But the Halos are also eighth in home runs and 14th in slugging percentage.
Mike Trout is injured again, which has been the norm for him every season over the last four years. Additionally, Anthony Rendon is also injured again, which has hindered any offense this lineup can scrape together. Because of the injuries to these two, they have had to rely on virtual rookies and unknowns.
Nolan Schanuel was the top pick in last season's draft. However, many believe he was rushed to the majors. Schanuel is batting just .218 with seven home runs, 22 RBIs, and 20 runs this season and is just not doing enough at the plate to justify his spot in the lineup. Meanwhile, Luis Rengifo is producing, batting .319 with four home runs, 19 RBIs, and 26 runs. Willie Calhoun is hitting .290 with one home run, nine RBIs, and 15 runs but has also been incredibly inconsistent at the plate. Likewise, the Halos have not gotten much from either Mickey Moniak or Jo Adell, who are both struggling.
The Angels' pitching is atrocious. They have the third-worst pitching staff in baseball. Their bullpen is not much better. Overall, their relievers rank second worst in baseball.
The Angels will cover the spread if they can generate some runs with some big innings. Then, they need a bounce-back from Sandoval.
Why The Giants Will Cover The Spread/Win
The Giants are not in the conversation from the National League West. However, they are in the conservation for the wildcard as they are currently battling for the final wildcard spot.
But things have been rough for this team in general. Sometimes, they look great. More often than not, they look lifeless. Much of that has to do with an offense that has been punchless at times.
The Giants cannot consistently hit the ball. Currently, they are 12th in batting average, 11th in on-base percentage, and 15th in runs. However, the Giants also lack power and are 21st in home runs and 17th in slugging percentage.
Wilmer Flores is supposed to be this solid hitter. Yet, he is hitting just .218 with four home runs, 22 RBIs, and 16 runs, which is well below his averages. Thairo Estrada started great. Unfortunately, he has regressed and is now hitting .235 with eight home runs, 32 RBIs, and 34 runs. Matt Chapman used to be a force. Unfortunately, there is not much there, as he is batting .236 with eight home runs, 29 RBIs, and 41 runs. One of these three will need to step up for the Giants to have a chance to cover the odds. More importantly, they may need to cover for bad pitching.
The Giants' pitching is mediocre. So far, they are 25th in team ERA. Their bullpen is slightly better. Currently, their relievers rank 19th in team ERA.
The Giants will cover the spread if their starter can give them five solid innings. Then, they need Flores, Estrada, and Chapman to deliver at the plate.
Final Angels-Giants Prediction & Pick
The Angels are 37-24 against the spread as the underdog. Conversely, the Giants are just 14-21 against the spread as the favorite. The Angels are also 21-13 against the spread on the road, including 21-12 as the road underdogs. Meanwhile, the Giants are just 15-19 against the spread as the home team, including 10-13 against the spread as the home favorite. While the Giants are a slightly better team, the Angels are the team to cover the spread because Sandoval will bounce back.
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Final Angels-Giants Prediction & Pick: Angels +1.5 (-178)
