Philadelphia Phillies vs
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Philadelphia Phillies Expected to Dominate Los Angeles Angels in Interleague Matchup

The Philadelphia Phillies, with a record of 18-10, will be taking on the Los Angeles Angels, who are 10-17, in the first game of their three-game interleague series at Angel Stadium on Monday night. Cristopher Sanchez will be starting for the Phillies, while Griffin Canning will take the mound for the Angels. The game is set to begin at 9:38 PM ET. Despite splitting their last 10 meetings, Philadelphia is the favored team with a betting line opening at -138. Please note that this preview was written before Sunday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -138 | Angels +127
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+116) | Angels +1.5 (-133)
• Total: Over/Under 8.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 58%.

Philadelphia vs Los Angeles Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have been performing well recently, winning four out of their last six games. They currently hold the second spot in the NL East standings, trailing the Braves by two games. The team will be looking to narrow the gap with a win on Monday, which would mark their fifth win in the last seven games.

Philadelphia's offense is averaging 4.54 runs per game, with a .253 batting average ranking them seventh in the league. Their .322 on-base percentage is ninth, while their .410 slugging percentage is seventh. Alec Bohm leads the team with a .354 batting average and 26 RBI, while Kyle Schwarber has hit seven home runs.

On the defensive side, the Phillies are giving up an average of 3.25 runs per game, with opponents batting .212 against them, leading the league in this statistic. Their 3.26 ERA is seventh, and their 1.13 WHIP is third.

Despite a recent tough outing by Sanchez, the team will be looking for a better performance from him in their upcoming game to secure a win. Philadelphia currently holds a power ranking of 5 and is ranked 15th in offense, 6th in defense, and has a record of 18-10 for the season.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels have struggled in their recent games, losing four out of their last five. They will be looking to improve their performance with a win against the Phillies, aiming for their second win in their last six games. The Angels have been averaging 4.22 runs per game with a .239 batting average, ranking 18th in the league. Their pitching has also been subpar, giving up 4.78 runs per game with a .241 batting average against them, ranked 17th in the league. Logan O'Hoppe leads the Angels with a .295 batting average, while Mike Trout leads the team with 10 home runs and Taylor Ward leads with 23 RBI. Canning had a solid performance in his last start, and the Angels will be relying on him for another strong start in the upcoming game. Los Angeles Angels currently have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked #18 for offense and #28 for defense. Philadelphia has a 1-2 record in their last three matchups against the Angels.

Philadelphia Phillies Poised for Offensive Outburst Against struggling Los Angeles Angels

The Philadelphia Phillies have demonstrated strong offensive performance in recent games, winning four out of their last six matchups and scoring 30 runs in their last four road games. Their ability to hit right-handed pitchers effectively, combined with the recent pitching struggles of the Los Angeles Angels' Griffin Canning, suggests a favorable offensive performance for the Phillies in the upcoming game. Canning has given up a total of 12 runs in his last three starts, including seven runs in his last two home starts. Moreover, the Angels’ bullpen, which ranks second-worst in the league, may struggle to contain the Phillies' lineup. On the other hand, the Angels have had difficulty producing offensively, losing nine of their last 10 games and scoring only eight runs in their last three home games. With Philadelphia's Aaron Sanchez performing well on the mound, conceding only eight runs in his last three starts, and effectively containing the Angels’ offense in previous matchups, it is likely that the Angels will continue to struggle offensively. Based on these factors, it is recommended to bet on Philadelphia to cover the money line in this game.

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