Stay on top of the latest MLB news and betting notes<\/a> from Vegas!<\/em><\/p>\n The Boston Red Sox visit the Los Angeles Angels in the last of a four game series, and look for a sweep after winning the first three games.<\/p>\n Two right-handers face off tonight in Orange County as Nick Pavetta takes the bump against Shohei Ohtani.<\/p>\n The Angels are a slight home favorite at -113, the Red Sox are a live road dog at +103, the run total is 8 with the over at -105 and the under at -115.<\/p>\n Angels ownership didn’t like how the team was playing after an extended losing streak, and it cost Joe Madden his job Tuesday afternoon. Most of the time when a team fires the manager, it leads to a win – but that hasn’t been the case the last two days.<\/p>\n Third base coach Phil Nevin was named interim manager, and we’ll see what he can do to turn this talented team around.<\/p>\n It’s been a downturn both on the mound and at the plate for the Angels, as they’ve regressed to the middle of the pack.<\/p>\n The Halos’ team ERA is an 18th best 3.93 with a 1.21 WHIP, and a 15th best OPS of .711 with a team average of .241.<\/p>\n They’re OK against right-handed pitchers with a 13th best OPS of .720 and a .240 team average. Mike Trout made an early exit from Tuesday night’s game with a groin injury and sat out last night’s game.<\/p>\n The Angels really need all hands on deck at a time like this, but this type of injury takes time to heal up – and it is a 162 game season.<\/p>\n The Red Sox seem to like playing in California, as they’ve won six in a row in the Golden State – three each against the Athletics and Angels.<\/p>\n The hitting has rounded into regular season form, as Boston has an 7th best team OPS of .732 and are tied for second in team batting average at .259.<\/p>\n The pitching has done their part with an 8th best 3.61 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. They also have an 8th best OPS .725 against right-handed pitchers.<\/p>\n After a rough month of April, Nick Pivetta has pitched a lot better in May and June. In five of his last starts, he’s given up just one earned run or less – and three earned runs in the other two starts. He’s truly an “innings eater” who went at least 6.0 innings in six of his last seven outings.<\/p>\n It’s too easy to choose the Angels because “they’re due” or because the reigning MVP is starting. And I know the Halos have been close the last couple of games. This game is a coin flip when it comes to sides, and I don’t have a good feel for the total.<\/p>\n So I’ll take the trends that are the most friendly: The Angels hitters that strikeout a lot (530 this season, 3rd most in MLB) plus a pretty good strikeout pitcher in Pivetta. That’s why I’ll lean to the Red Sox righty to get over 5.5 strikeouts.<\/p>\n Prediction:. Nick Pivetta Over 5.5 strikeouts<\/strong><\/p>\n Join Drew Martin and a rotating panel of guests for First Pitch every weekday at 1:45pm ET \/ 10:45am PT as we discuss the baseball betting slate.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Thursday, June 9<\/th>\n MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n Moneyline:<\/td>\n Los Angeles Angels -113 vs Boston Red Sox +103<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Runline:<\/td>\n Angels -1.5 (+170) \/ Red Sox +1.5 (-190)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total:<\/td>\n 8 Runs (Over -105 \/ Under -115)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Game Time:<\/td>\n 9:38pm ET \/ 5:38pm PT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Where:<\/td>\n Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Weather:<\/td>\n 70 Degrees \/ Clear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Los Angeles Angels vs Boston Red Sox Analysis<\/h2>\n
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview<\/h3>\n
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview<\/h3>\n
Los Angeles Angels vs Boston Red Sox Prediction<\/h2>\n
First Pitch | MLB Predictions for Thursday, June 9<\/h3>\n
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