Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prop Pick: Will Griffin Canning Struggle Against Rays Bats?
Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prop Pick: Will Griffin Canning Struggle Against Rays Bats?
Today, the Los Angeles Angels take on the Tampa Bay Rays in Tampa Bay. Both of these teams just faced each other yesterday and it was a nail biter, with the Angels winning 5-4. I believe today will be similar and I see Griffin Canning going under in strikeouts, and down below I will explain why.
ANGELS VS. RAYS DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 18, 2024
- Start Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
Canning has had a slow start to the year going 0-2 with a 9.88 ERA, and just got absolutely dominated by the Boston Red Sox. Canning has averaged just over 5.5 strikeouts a game throughout his career, but has yet to make it past the 5th inning this season. He's also given up a home run in each of his starts this year.
The Angels rank in the bottom third of runs allowed and strikeouts per game this season. Prior to this season though, the Rays were listed as a top-10 team, with the Angles barely even cracking the top 25. The Rays were no. 1 in every major offensive statistical category last year, and the team we're seeing this year more closely resembles the 2022 Tampa Bay Rays.
I think they fall somewhere in between, and are due for some progression really soon in my eyes. They have a great opportunity here to jumpstart the offensive momentum, and weather won't be a factor today since they're playing in a dome. I would this play all the way down to -120 because I see this coming in at great value and is my favorite play of the day.
Pick: Griffin Canning Under 5.5 Strikeouts (-145) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds