MLB Predictions: Rays vs. Angels Betting Odds: August 12th 2009

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Angels
MLB Prediction: Los Angeles Angels (+111 betting odds)
Wed Aug 12 ‘09 3:35p
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The Tampa Bay Rays have really struggled here in Anaheim in the past vs the Angels and nothing has changed in the first two games of this series, and I’m betting nothing changes again this afternoon in the finale. The Rays have lost 33 of their L/39 games under this venue and are now a few hours away from losing again and getting swept. Tampa Bay have lost four of the first five on their six-game trip , and are not playing well which makes it much easier to fade them with confidence in this spot. Meanwhile, the Angels have won 17 of their 25 games since the all star break, and and looking very capable of garnering a AL West Title. They go against Rays hurler Jeff Niemann (10-5, 3.73),who despite of pitching well this season, has shown some vulnerabilities of late as is evident by allowing 4 Hrs in last 3 outings. The explosive Halos batting order, is capable of unloading against the best pitcher in this league. It must be noted that the Angels are hitting .294 and averaging 5.6 RPG vs righties like Nieman this season. Final notes & Key Trends: Angels are 21-6 in their last 27 games as a home underdog…..Play on the LA Angels