by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Game Time: 9:38 pm ET, Thursday, May 26, 2022
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
Where to Watch: MLB Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Blue Jays +115, Angels -135; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Blue Jays +115, Angels -135; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Blue Jays +115, Angels -135; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
Season Record
Toronto Blue Jays: 23-20 (3rd place, AL East)
Los Angeles Angels: 27-17 (2nd place, AL East)
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Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Angels Preview and Analysis
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Toronto Blue Jays: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Angels: 5-5 last 10
Toronto Blue Jays Analysis
The Blue Jays are coming into this game with a 23-20 record overall and they are 9-12 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have lost 2 of their last 3 games but are coming into this one off of a win in their last game which snapped a 2 game losing streak that they were on. They just split their 2-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals 1-1, had Wednesday off as a rest day, and they are playing the series opener of a 4-game series with the Angels on Thursday. This will be the 1st game of the series on Thursday. Kevin Gausman was the starting pitcher for them on Tuesday while Hyun Jin Ryu is on the mound for them here on Thursday. He is 1-0 with a 6.00 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him starting. In his last start, he allowed 0 ER, 0 HRs, and 0 BB with 3 Ks on 6 hits in 6 IP against the Cincinnati Reds. They scored 11 runs in their last series averaging just under 6 runs scored per game in that span and they allowed 8 runs against them averaging 4 runs allowed per game.
Los Angeles Angels Analysis
The Angels are coming into this game with a 27-17 record overall and they are 15-8 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming into this game on a 3 game winning streak. They just won their 3-game series against the Oakland Athletics 2-1 and they are playing the series opener of a 4-game series with the Blue Jays on Thursday. This will be the 1st game of the series on Thursday with the series finale of their series against the Rangers still to be played on Wednesday. Reid Detmers is the starting pitcher for them on Wednesday while Shohei Ohtani will be on the mound for them here on Thursday. He is 3-2 with a 2.82 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him as a starter. In his last start, he allowed 2 earned runs, 0 homers, and 2 BB with 7 strikeouts on 6 hits in 6 innings played against the Texas Rangers. They scored 5 runs in their last series averaging 5 runs scored per game in that span and they allowed 3 runs against them averaging 3 runs allowed per game with the final game of that series still to be played.
Blue Jays vs Angels Prediction
The Angels are coming into this game as a slight favorite with the current betting odds. They have been playing very well this season and are starting to heat up again in their recent games. They are going up against a Blue Jays team that has been playing alright recently but they are coming out of a slump and have not been great in their recent games. Ryu is starting for the Blue Jays in this game and he has not pitched well this season in the few games he pitched in but he is also coming back from an injury that has kept him out for most of the season still. The Angels have Ohtani starting here and he has been very good all season and is coming off of a good start in his last game. The Angels are also at home here and they have been great at home this season. The best bet here is on the Angels to win this game as they have the more reliable pitching in this game.
Blue Jays Angels Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Thursday, May 26, 2022 (9:38 pm ET start time) is Angels 6 Blue Jays 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Toronto Blue Jays: 43-50 (+6.2 Units) ML as an underdog of +100 or higher. 31-21 (+4.8 Units) ML after scoring 8 runs or more. 26-16 UNDER in all games.
Los Angeles Angels: 130-136 (-12.2 Units) ML in all games. 70-60 (-16.7 Units) ML as a favorite of -110 or higher. 13-8 UNDER in home games.
Key Injuries
Toronto Blue Jays: T. Mayza (RP) Mid June - Forearm. N. Pearson (SP) Early June - Illness. T. Saucedo (RP) Out indefinitely - Hip.
Los Angeles Angels: J. Quijada (RP) Early June - Oblique. D. Fletcher (SS) Mid July - Groin. A. Warren (RP) Mid June - Nose.
Notable Quotes
"It was a great day. We needed this day. Gausman gave us what we needed. We rest the bullpen. It was great to see the offense come alive." - Charlie Montoyo after his team’s win against the Cardinals on Tuesday.
"He was really good, and I thought he kept getting better. I think he wanted to prove a point after his last start against these guys. I thought he was outstanding. ... He was on a mission." - Joe Maddon after his team’s win against the Rangers on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Toronto Blue Jays
George Springer (R) CF
Santiago Espinal (R) 2B
Vladimir Guerrero (R) 1B
Bo Bichette (R) SS
Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF
Alejandro Kirk (R) DH
Matt Chapman (R) 3B
Danny Jansen (R) C
Raimel Tapia (L) LF
Los Angeles Angels
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Mike Trout (R) CF
Jared Walsh (L) 1B
Matt Duffy (R) 3B
Luis Rengifo (S) 2B
Brandon Marsh (L) LF
Max Stassi (R) C
Tyler Wade (L) RF
Andrew Velazquez (S) SS
Statistical Leaders
Toronto Blue Jays
Batting Average: Danny Jansen (.310)
Hits: Bo Bichette (43)
Home Runs: Vladimir Guerrero (8)
RBI: George Springer (25)
Stolen Bases: Bo Bichette (4)
Wins: Alek Manoah (5)
Saves: Jordan Romano (14)
ERA: Bowden Francis (0.00)
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Taylor Ward (.370)
Hits: Mike Trout (45)
Home Runs: Mike Trout (12)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (28)
Stolen Bases: Andrew Velazquez (6)
Wins: Michael Lorenzen (5)
Saves: Raisel Iglesias (11)
ERA: Jose Quijada (0.00)
Managers:
Toronto Blue Jays: Charlie Montoyo (4th season)
Los Angeles Angels: Joe Maddon (3rd season)
Amedeus Mastrangelo
About the Author:
Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.
