The Boston Red Sox (5-2) and Los Angeles Angels (4-2) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Angel Stadium is slated for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's'lines around the'Red Sox vs. Angels odds and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Angels won 4-3 last season
The Red Sox are in the midst of a 10-game road trip to start the 2024 season. After splitting 4 games against the Seattle mariners, Boston just completed a sweep of the Oakland Athletics, holding them to a grand total of 4 runs over the 3 games. Boston’s pitching staff has a 1.54 ERA through 7 games. The Red Sox will play their 1st game at Fenway Park on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles.
The Angels just wrapped up a 6-game road trip with a 3-game sweep of the Marlins in Miami. After allowing 24 runs in their 1st 2 games, the Angels have given up just 8 during a current 4-game win streak. The Halos have been carried offensively by red-hot LF Taylor Ward, batting .320 with 3 HRs and 8 RBI.