Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 6/13/26, 7:01 PM  by Lou Aguila in MLB Picks

The LA Angels and the Tampa Bay Rays are locked in what many expected to be another low-scoring affair in Game 2 of their series at Angel Park.

Momentum: The Los Angeles Angels nipped the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 to claim their third consecutive win and four of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Game 1 loss to the Angels ended the Rays’ three-game winning streak. The Rays still hold the No.1 spot in the AL East with a 40-26 record.

The Matchup: The Angels have won 2 of their last 3 games against the Rays. Over their last three games, Los Angeles has averaged 6.67 runs and held Tampa Bay to 3.67 runs per game.

Starting Pitchers: Tampa Bay RHP Griffin Jax (1-4, 4.15 ERA) tossed five scoreless innings in a 1-4 loss to Miami on June 7. Jax has registered a 3.43 ERA over his last five starts.

Angels RHP Jose Soriano (7-4, 2.96 ERA) surrendered 4 earned runs over six innings in a 13-5 win over the Dodgers on June 7.

Hot on the Board: Caesars Sportsbook has not identified a clear-cut favorite in this match. This prompts bettors to take their money into the total runs market, where the under 8.0 runs is getting a lot of traction.