Angels-Orioles Who Will Cover?

The Los Angeles Angels will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jon Garland in this game. Garland has a 8-6 record and a 4.12 ERA this season. Garland's opponent in this one will be Radhames Liz. The Orioles righthander has a 7.19 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season. NewBodod oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Angels scored five times in the first two innings and held on for a 6-5 win over the Orioles on Friday, as -135 favorites. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Casey Kotchman belted a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Angels. Joe Saunders threw 6 2-3 innings and gave up four runs in earning his 13th win of the season. Kevin Millar hit two home runs in a losing effort for the Orioles, who were +125 underdogs. Brian Burres surrendered five runs in less than two innings in the loss. Current streak: Los Angeles has won 3 straight games. Baltimore has lost 4 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 63-39 SU Baltimore: 48-54 SU Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Baltimore are 5-5 After playing Baltimore are 6-4 After a win are 7-3 Baltimore most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing LA Angels are 2-8 After playing LA Angels are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore LA Angels are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing Baltimore Baltimore is 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Angels Baltimore is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Baltimore home to LA Angels, Sunday, July 27