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Detroit Tigers

Tigers (21-12) VS Angels (12-19)

May 04, 2025 | 4:07 PM ET | Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Los Angeles Angels
Moneyline Pick - Detroit Tigers (-170): B

Detroit enters this matchup on a 7-3 run, driven by strong starting pitching and timely offense, while Los Angeles continues to slide with a 2-8 record in their last ten and key injuries limiting their lineup’s punch. The Tigers send out a hard-throwing righty with a strong history against this opponent, and their offense has been firing on all cylinders during this West Coast stretch. Meanwhile, the Angels turn to a starter who has struggled in this matchup, and their bullpen remains depleted and inconsistent in high-leverage spots.

With the momentum, bullpen depth, and matchup all leaning toward Detroit, backing the road favorite at a modest price makes solid betting sense. The form is there, the health edge is clear, and the visitors should have enough firepower late to close this one out comfortably.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 04/05/2025 09:47

Over/Under Pick - Over 8.5 (-110): A-

Detroit enters Anaheim riding a great run of form and an offense that’s found its rhythm, while Los Angeles returns home in a slump and a roster still dealing with injuries in key spots. The pitching matchup sets up for early damage on both sides, as each bullpen has been stretched thin and lacks reliable long relief. Defensive limitations and bullpen instability only increase the chances for extended innings and crooked numbers in the middle frames.

With the way both lineups are trending and the pitching depth looking shaky, the total of nine feels very much in play. This is the kind of matchup where offense takes over early and momentum keeps the scoreboard moving. Backing the Over looks like the right call in what shapes up as a high-variance, high-action tilt.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 04/05/2025 09:47

Spread Pick - Los Angeles Angels, +1.5 (-120): B

Detroit enters this matchup winning three of their last four but does so with a lineup that’s not at full strength and a rotation stretched thinner than ideal due to injuries. Los Angeles, despite recent losses, has shown they can hang tough, covering the run line if their bullpen can perform. Their starter has been in alright form lately, and the bullpen has quietly stabilized, offering late-game support that’s been missing for much of the season.

Even with Detroit holding the edge in recent momentum, this one feels closer than the records suggest. With solid run prevention from the home side and improved bullpen depth, grabbing the +1.5 at a bit of juice feels like a smart value move—especially in a game that could come down to one late swing.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 04/05/2025 09:48

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