Heading into game three of this interleague matchup, it will be Tyler Anderson on the mound for the Angels (50-49, 28-23 home), facing off against the Pirates (43-55, 20-29 away) and Mitch Keller. Find out my prediction for today’s Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Angels game in Anaheim.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Angels -124

This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 4:07 ET on Sunday, July 23rd.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS:

  • The Pirates have gone just 3-7 in their last ten games.
  • Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Pirates are just 3-7 straight-up.
  • Over his last three starts, Tyler Anderson has an ERA of just 2.50.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD

So far this season, the Pirates have a series record of 10-19-2 and overall record of 43-55. This mark has Pittsburgh placed 5th in the NL Central. On the road, they have a below .500 record of 20-29.

Mitch Keller has been a reliable starter for the Pirates this season, boasting an impressive 9-5 record in 20 appearances. His ERA of 3.73 is complemented by a K/9 figure of 9.51, while his FIP stands at 3.59 and OBP at .286.

Mitch Keller’s last outing saw the Pirates suffer a 10-1 defeat to the Guardians. The right-hander allowed 10 hits and 8 earned runs over six innings of work.

In their ten most recent games, the Pirates have put together a batting average of only .201, placing them 26th compared to the rest of the league. At 4.1 runs per game, Pittsburgh is 27th in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .236 and OPS of .694 which has them 25th in baseball.

Henry Davis has been a consistent presence in the Pirates’ lineup this season, boasting a .286 batting average and .449 slugging percentage. In the team’s last ten games, Davis has been on fire, leading Pittsburgh in hits with a .343 average.

WILL THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?

Throughout the season, the Angels have taken advantage of playing at home, posting a series record of 8-7 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Their overall record of 50-49 puts Los Angeles 4th in the AL West. Against the runline, their overall record is 46-53 and 22-29 at home. This year’s Angels’ games have an over/under record of 49-47.

The Angels will turn to Tyler Anderson, who has a 4-2 record in 17 appearances this season. His ERA stands at 5.17, and he’s recorded a K/9 of 7.55. Additionally, Anderson has put up a FIP of 4.58 and an OBP of .346.

Tyler Anderson’s most recent outing was a struggle, as he allowed one run in three innings of work. This ultimately resulted in the Angels’ 9-8 loss to the Astros.

The Angels have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 9 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 3rd best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 5th in slugging percentage. Overall, Los Angeles is averaging 5 runs per game (6th).

Mickey Moniak has been a standout for the Los Angeles team this season, boasting a .333 batting average and slugging .624. Over the last ten games, Moniak has been on fire, leading the team in hits with a .425 average.