San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Angels Picks for June 3

San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Angels
Date: Monday, June 3rd, 9:38 ET
Location: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
TV: BSW
Money Line: Padres -137/Angels +116
Total Line: 8.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Los Angeles Angels and the Padres on Monday, June 3rd at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

At 9:38 PM ET, the Padres and Angels face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, and the Padres are favored on the money line (-137). The Angels have lost five straight and are 21-38 overall, while the Padres are 32-30 and 2nd in the NL West.

Monday’s forecast in Anaheim calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and the Angels will be looking to end their losing streak with a win over the Padres, who are 5-1 in their last six games. Tyler Anderson is starting for the Angels, and he is facing off against Matt Waldron for the Padres.

Padres vs. Angels Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

San Diego Padres: 32-30 SU / OU 32-29 / Runline 34-28
Los Angeles Angels: 21-38 SU / OU 33-25 / Runline 33-26

Padres Records & Recent Play

San Diego closed out their series vs. the Royals with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Royals scored three runs in the bottom of the 9th. The Padres were the +108 underdog on the road going into this game.

Michael King put together a good start for the Padres, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out four. However, the Padres couldn’t close things out, and Yuki Matsui took the loss out of the bullpen. Donovan Solano had a big game at the plate, going 2/4 with a double, a run scored, and a stolen base.

With a record of 32-30, the Padres are 2nd in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 6.5 games. This season, they have gone 12-13 in divisional matchups. The Padres will be on the road today, taking on the Angels and have gone 19-11 on the road this year.

San Diego has been playing well lately, going 6-4 over their last 10 games, and they closed out their series vs. the Royals with a win. So far, they have been the favorite in 36 games, where they are 19-17. As the road favorite, the Padres have gone 8-4 this year, and their overall series record is 12-7-2. They have won two straight series and five straight series on the road.

When the Padres are on the road, they have been a good bet to cover the run line this season, going 24-6. They have won five straight games against the run line on the road, and their average run margin in winning games is 3.6 runs per game.

San Diego Padres are on the road against the Los Angeles Angels today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Padres games this season is 8.7 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 32-29, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they are 8-5. Overall, 59.7% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs.

Angels Records & Recent Play

Griffin Canning was handed the loss in the Angels’ 5-1 defeat to the Mariners. He actually pitched well, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out four. However, the Angels’s offense scored only one run, and it came in the 9th inning. Los Angeles was the +174 underdog going into this road game.

The Angels started their rally in the 9th with a single from David Fletcher. After a strikeout, they got another single from Phil Gosselin. However, the Mariners were able to close things out, and the Angels scored only the one run. Griffin Canning took the loss, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up four runs on four hits.

With an overall record of 21-38, the Angels are 5th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by 12 games. The Angels dropped their fifth straight game yesterday, and they are just 4-5 in AL West matchups this year. So far, they have really struggled at home, going 7-21 compared to 14-17 on the road.

Looking at how they have fared as the underdog, the Angels are 20-34 this year and just 1-4 when favored. They have also struggled in day games this year, going 5-16. As for their overall series record, the Angels are 4-14-1 and lost three straight series.

When betting the run line, the Angels have been a better play on the road this season, going 20-11 compared to 13-15 at home. They have been a solid bet overall, going 33-26 on the run line. They have been an underdog in most games, going 33-21 on the run line, but as a favorite, they have yet to cover, going 0-5.

The Angels have played in 58 games this season, and 38 of them have had an over/under line set at 8.5 runs or higher. Their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game, and their over/under record is 33-25. The over has hit in 13 of their 23 games with an 8.5 run line, and the over has hit in 25.4% of their games this season.

Pitching Matchup

San Diego is sending right-hander Matt Waldron to the mound today vs. the Angels. He has made 11 starts this year and has a record of 3-5 with a 4.26 ERA. Waldron’s WHIP for the season is 1.37. In his 11 appearances, he has turned in two quality starts. The most recent came on May 28th vs. the Marlins, where he went seven innings, didn’t allow a run, and got the win. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight outings. Waldron’s ERA at home is 5.6, compared to 4.91 on the road.

Left-hander Tyler Anderson gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Padres at home. He has made 11 starts this season and has a record of 5-5 to go along with an ERA of 2.47. Anderson’s WHIP for the season is 1.12. In his 11 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 6.23 strikeouts per nine innings. Anderson most recently faced the Yankees, where he took the loss, going five innings and giving up one earned run. Before that outing, he had won three straight starts.

Padres vs. Angels Offense Outlook

San Diego comes into today’s game with the best team batting average in the league at .260, and they have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per game. Overall, they are 11th in the league at 4.5 runs per contest. The Padres have been led by Jurickson Profar and Jake Cronenworth, who are both among the league leaders in RBIs and have gone deep eight times this season.

Over his last five games, Jurickson Profar is 7/18 with a home run and six RBIs, while Fernando Tatis Jr. has also been swinging a hot bat, going 9/20 with a homer of his own. Tatis Jr. is also on an eight-game hitting streak. Donovan Solano is also on a six-game hitting streak and has gone 10/19 in his last five games.

So far this season, the Angels offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a good home run hitting team, but their team batting average of .238 is just 10th in the MLB. The team’s collective on-base percentage of .300 is also just 18th in the league.

Over his last 10 games, Jo Adell has really struggled, going just 2/34 at the plate. However, he is still tied for the team lead in homers at 11. Mike Trout is also near the top of the league in homers but has a batting average of just .220. Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are the team’s top two run producers so far this season.

Free Padres vs. Angels MLB Pick

Even though Tyler Anderson has the better overall stats this season, San Diego’s Matt Waldron has been pitching good for the Padres of late. He has two wins in his last three starts and is coming off a 7 inning shutout performance vs. Miami. And given that the Angels’ bats have been really struggling lately, I like San Diego on the money line in this one.