Angels vs Tigers Predictions, Picks & Odds for Thursday

Predictions and Picks

The Los Angeles Angels (63-64) visit the Detroit Tigers (51-78) on Thursday in the second game of a four-game series. Los Angeles won the series opener 12-0 on Wednesday. First pitch for Thursday's game is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.

The Angels are favored on the moneyline at -210, while the Tigers are +175 underdogs. The over/under for the game is set at 8.0 runs.

The Angels have won six of their last seven games, while the Tigers have lost seven of their last eight. Los Angeles is 32-30 on the road this season, while Detroit is 24-36 at home.

The Angels are expected to start right-hander Shohei Ohtani (10-8, 2.83 ERA) on Thursday. Ohtani is coming off a win over the San Diego Padres on Friday in which he allowed one run on five hits over six innings.

The Tigers are expected to start right-hander Beau Brieske (0-6, 4.41 ERA) on Thursday. Brieske is coming off a loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday in which he allowed four runs on seven hits over five innings.

Pick: Angels (-210)

The Angels are the better team and they are favored for a reason. Ohtani is one of the best pitchers in baseball and he should be able to handle the Tigers' lineup. The Angels' offense is also clicking right now and they should be able to score enough runs to win the game.

Odds

• Moneyline: Angels -210, Tigers +175
• Over/Under: 8.0 runs

Prediction

The Angels will win the game 5-2.