by Rod Pearson
Saturday, Jul 29, 2023
Game Time: 12:05 pm ET, Sunday, July 30, 2023
Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
Where to Watch: Peacock
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Angels +175, Blue Jays -205; Over/Under: 9 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Angels +175, Blue Jays -205; Over/Under: 9 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Angels +175, Blue Jays -205; Over/Under: 9 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Angels: 54-50 (3rd place, AL West)
Toronto Blue Jays: 58-46 (3rd place, AL East)
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Recent Form
Los Angeles Angels: 8-2 last 10
Toronto Blue Jays: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Analysis
The Angels are entering this series on a 4 game winning streak and completed the sweep 3-0 in their 3-game series against the Detroit Tigers in their last series. They enter this game with a 54-50 record overall and have a road record of 25-27. This is the series finale of a 3-game series with the Blue Jays on Sunday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Saturday. They also lost the series opener of this series on Friday. Their offense ranks 4th in the MLB with a .784 OPS. Reid Detmers is their starting pitcher on Saturday while Tyler Anderson is making his start in this game on Sunday. He is 5-2 with a 5.23 ERA this season. His team lost 4 of their last 5 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 4 ER, 1 HR, and 1 BB with 5 Ks on 8 hits through 6 IP against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Blue Jays are entering this series off a win and won their 3-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 58-46 record overall and have a home record of 28-20. This is the 3rd game of a 3-game series with the LA Angels on Sunday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Saturday. They also won the 1st game of this series on Friday. Their offense ranks 9th in the MLB with a .751 OPS. Alek Manoah is their starting pitcher on Saturday while José Berríos is making his start in this game on Sunday. He is 8-7 with a 3.40 ERA this season. His team won 3 of their last 4 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 earned runs, 1 homer, and 4 BB with 3 strikeouts on 5 hits through 5 innings played against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Angels vs Blue Jays Prediction
The current betting odds have the Blue Jays listed as a big favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Angels have been getting hot lately as they do have one of the best offenses in the MLB that has been carrying them all season, but their pitching hasn't been great in their games and they are going to struggle here with this pitching matchup. The Blue Jays also have a really good offense and have been getting hot as a team now, they will be looking to climb the standings by beating up on this Angels team that still hasn't been having a great season. The Angels are also going to have Anderson on the mound here and he has struggled in his starts all year, giving up a ton of runs in his starts lately. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have Berrios on the mound here and he has been pitching a lot better in his starts lately, not giving up many runs at all. He will continue pitching well at home here while Anderson continues his struggles in this road start and as hot as the Angels offense has been lately, they will struggle to compete with the Blue Jays offense with this pitching matchup. The best way to place a bet here is on the Blue Jays to win this game and on the runline.
Angels Blue Jays Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Sunday, July 30, 2023 (12:05 pm ET start time) is Blue Jays 6 Angels 2.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Angels: 19-15 (+4.9 units) on the moneyline when the total is 8 to 8.5. 43-32 (+9.4 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 25-15 OVER as an underdog of +100 or higher. 11-5 OVER on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5.
Toronto Blue Jays: 40-31 (-8 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 24-22 (-4.6 units) on the moneyline when the total is 8 to 8.5. 13-4 OVER when playing on Sunday. JOSE BERRIOS is 7-4 OVER as a favorite of -200 or more.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Angels: S. Ohtani (SP) Ques Sat - Leg. Z. Neto (SS) Ques Sat - Back. B. Joyce (RP) Mid Aug - Hand. M. Trout (CF) Mid Aug - Wrist. B. Drury (3B) Early Aug - Shoulder. A. Rendon (3B) Late Aug - Shin. C. Devenski (RP) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. S. Bachman (SP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. J. Adell (LF) Out indefinitely - Oblique. G. Urshela (3B) out for season - Pelvis. J. Suarez (RP) Early Aug - Shoulder. M. Stassi (C) Out indefinitely - Hip. A. Warren (RP) out for season - Elbow. J. Quijada (RP) out for season - Elbow. L. O'Hoppe (C) Late Aug - Shoulder. C. Rodriguez (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder.
Toronto Blue Jays: J. Romano (RP) Ques Sat - Back. H. Ryu (SP) Prob Tues - Elbow. C. Green (RP) Early Aug - Elbow. A. Cimber (RP) Late Aug - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“We’ll evaluate it tomorrow when he gets up. It’s just cramping right now. It’s kind of in both legs. He’s done a lot of work the last two days and wasn’t able to go.” - Phil Nevin on Shohei Ohtani after his team’s loss against the Blue Jays in their game on Friday.
“He’s doing alright. Just lower back discomfort, it kind of locked up on him a little bit. Just kind of wanted to play it safe there.” - John Schneider on Jordan Romano after his team’s win against the LA Angels in their game on Friday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Angels
Luis Rengifo (S) 2B
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Mickey Moniak (L) CF
Taylor Ward (R) LF
Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
Matt Thaiss (L) C
Hunter Renfroe (R) RF
Trey Cabbage (L) 1B
Andrew Velazquez (S) SS
Toronto Blue Jays
Whit Merrifield (R) 2B
Bo Bichette (R) SS
Brandon Belt (L) DH
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B
George Springer (R) RF
Matt Chapman (R) 3B
Daulton Varsho (L) LF
Danny Jansen (R) C
Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Mickey Moniak (.332)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (116)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (39)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (81)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (12)
Wins: Shohei Ohtani (9)
Saves: Carlos Estevez (23)
ERA: Carlos Estevez (1.98)
Toronto Blue Jays
Batting Average: Ernie Clement (.429)
Hits: Bo Bichette (139)
Home Runs: Vladimir Guerrero (17)
RBI: Vladimir Guerrero (65)
Stolen Bases: Whit Merrifield (21)
Wins: Chris Bassitt (10)
Saves: Jordan Romano (28)
ERA: Genesis Cabrera (0.00)
Managers:
Los Angeles Angels: Phil Nevin (2nd season)
Toronto Blue Jays: John Schneider (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
