The Arizona Diamondbacks (48-34) open a 3-game road series against the Los Angeles Angels (44-39) Friday. First pitch from Angels Stadium is at 9:38 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting since Los Angeles swept a 3-game series in 2021
The Diamondbacks are coming off a home series against the Tampa Bay Rays in which they lost 6-1 Thursday and 3-2 Wednesday after winning the opener 8-4 Tuesday. They have lost 4 out of their last 6 games. Rookie OF Corbin Carroll'exited the finale Thursday with shoulder soreness and is considered day-to-day.
The Angels started the week by splitting a 4-game home series against the Chicago White Sox, losing 11-5 on Wednesday and 9-7 on Thursday. Los Angeles has 6 out of its last 9 games overall.