Posted on
4/8/2008 6:32:28 PM
MLB Baseball Betting Odds – Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Angels
By Eric Williams
The sports betting community definitely took note when the Los Angeles Angels won the first game of their three-game series against the Cleveland Indians in dramatic fashion, as newly acquired centerfielder Torii Hunter blasted a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning off Cleveland closer Joe Borowski to lift the Angels to a thrilling 6-4 walk-off victory.
"It was a nice celebration," Hunter, a two-time All-Star said. "These are my new teammates, and it was a great thing. That's how chemistry starts."
Hunter has hit safely in six consecutive games, batting .440 (11-for-25) with four homers and eight RBIs in that span. He also hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning Monday.
Westbrook (0-1, 2.45 ERA) makes his second start of the season after allowing just two runs over 7 1/3 innings against the Chicago White Sox in a 2-1 loss last Thursday with both runs coming on solo homers.
"I made two mistakes and they were the difference in the game," Westbrook said.
Los Angeles (5-3) starter Ervin Santana (1-0, 3.00), won his season debut last Thursday, limiting the Minnesota Twins to two runs on four hits over six innings in a 5-4 victory.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my MLB Betting Picks.
Key Indians Trends
The Indians are 6-0 in their last six Tuesday games.
The Indians are 14-4 in their last 18 during game two of a series.
The Indians are 25-10 in their last 35 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Key Angels Trends
The Angels are 4-0 in their last four vs. American League Central.
The Angels are 6-1 in their last seven Tuesday games.
The Angels are 5-1 in their last six games vs. a right-handed starter.
Key Totals Trends
The Over is 6-1-1 in Indians last eight games as a road underdog.
The Over is 6-1-3 in Indians last ten vs. a team with a winning record.
The Over is 6-1-1 in Indians last eight road games vs. a right-handed starter.
The Under is 5-0 in Angels last five when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game.
The Under is 4-0 in Angels last four games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
The Under is 6-1-1 in Angels last eight during game two of a series.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Under is 6-1 in Westbrooks last seven starts vs. Angels.
The Under is 8-2 in the last ten meetings.
The Under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings in Los Angeles.
Analysis: While I really like the Indians’ Jake Westbrook and think he could give the Angels trouble tonight, I am going with the Angels and Ervin Santana to win this contest in the later innings. Take the Angels to make it two straight tonight.
MLB Free Picks: Angels 3 Indians 2
10:05 PM EST MLB Odds
Cleveland Indians
Jake Westbrook - R +1½ -210
Los Angeles Angels
Ervin Santana - R -1½ +175
Over 8½ -115
Under 8½ -105
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