June 13, 2026, 11:57 a.m. ET
The Tampa Bay Rays (40-26) and Los Angeles Angels (28-42) play Game 2 of a 3-game series Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. First pitch is at 10:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze MLB odds around the Rays vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 2-2
Coming off a sweep of the Boston Red Sox, the Rays lost the series opener to Los Angeles Friday. 1B Jonathan Aranda batted in all 3 of Tampa Bay’s runs off 2 hits. RF Austin Slater reached base twice with a double and a walk.
The Angels got a 4-3 home win over the Rays Friday as +142 underdogs with the Under (8.5) cashing. 1B Trey Mancini recorded a team-high 2 RBIs, and CF Mike Trout reached base 3 times with 1 hit and 2 walks.
Watch MLB on Fubo!Rays at Angels projected starters
RHP Griffin Jax vs. RHP Jose Soriano
Jax (1-4, 4.15 ERA) makes his ninth start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 39 innings.
Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K in a 4-1 road loss at Miami Marlins SundayCareer vs. Angels: 1-1, 2.57 ERA (7 IP, 2 ER), 1.42 WHIP, 18.0 K/9 in 8 games out of the bullpen2026 on road: 1-3, 3.63 ERA, (22 1/3 IP, 9 ER), 24 H, 12 BB, 15 K in 4 starts
Soriano (7-4, 2.96 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 82 innings.
Last start: Win, 6 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 2 K in a 13-5 road victory at LA Dodgers SundayCareer vs. Rays: 1-2, 4.94 ERA (23 2/3 IP, 13 ER), 1.31 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 4 starts2026 at home: 2-2, 3.66 ERA, (39 1/3 IP, 16 ER), 30 H, 21 BB, 47 K in 7 startsRays at Angels odds
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Moneyline (ML): Rays -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Angels -105 (bet $105 to win $100)Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+140) | Angels +1.5 (-170)Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Rays at Angels picks and predictionsPrediction
Angels 4, Rays 2
BET ANGELS -105.
Although Jax has performed admirably since converting into a starter, it is still new territory for him. He hasn’t pitched deeper than 5 innings in a game this season, and has lost 2 of his last 3 starts. Soriano has been great to start the season, and each team’s offense is pretty evenly matched.
PASS.
This matchup is too close to feel comfortable making a bet here. Although I favor Los Angeles, the Rays own the best record in the American League, and are more than capable of coming away with a win.
BET UNDER 8.5 (-120).
These teams have hit the Under in each of their last 2 matchups against each other. Tampa Bay has hit the Under in 6 of its last 7 games, and the Angels are 5-5 on the Over/Under during their last 10.
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