Angels vs. Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Los Angeles Angels (49-48) hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates (42-54) at 9:38 PM ET.

The Angels are favored at home (-165) against the Pirates (+140). The Los Angeles Angels will give the start to Shohei Ohtani (7-5, 3.59 ERA), who is looking for win No. 8 on the season, and the Pirates will counter with Johan Oviedo (3-10, 4.53 ERA).

The Angels won their last game against the Yankees Friday by a 7-3 score. Taylor Ward went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively. Chase Silseth picked up the win on the strength of 5 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out 10.

  
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