Free MLB Picks Today: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs New York Yankees 8/30/22

The Los Angeles Angels (56-73) host the New York Yankees (78-51) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Tuesday. The Angels took Monday’s series opener 4-3, their fourth straight victory overall and first in four games against the Yankees this season. Starter Jose Suarez went six innings, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out six, to get the win, and Jimmy Herget threw 0.2 scoreless innings to earn his fourth save. Mike Ford went 2 for 3 with a solo home run in the win. Shohei Ohtani added a home run and two RBIs. Aaron Judge was 1 for 2 with a solo home run and two walks for the Yankees. Isiah Kiner-Falefa added a double and one run.

ON THE MOUND

Jameson Taillon (12-4, 4.00 ERA) is in line for the start for New York. The RHP is tied for third in the AL in wins. Taillon allowed one run over six innings in his last start, a 13-4 road win over the Athletics on Thursday. He got the win, scattering six hits while striking out two. Taillon has made one previous start against the Angels this season, a 2-1 home victory on June 2. He surrendered one run on two hits over eight innings, striking out five.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, New York has averaged 4.4 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 5.0. Los Angeles is averaging 5.8 runs per game in the last five, up from 3.8 for the season, with an improved slash line (.280/.321/.544). The Halos have a .691 OPS against right-handers in 2022. With a .938 OPS over 295 at-bats, Ohtani has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

New York is on a three-game losing streak on the road, bringing their record to 33-31 in 2022. The Yanks have scored 5.0 runs per game away from home, while allowing 3.7 runs. Los Angeles has gone 27-36 in front of their home fans this season, averaging 4.1 runs per game while surrendering 4.4. New York is 6-4 in the last 10 games between the teams at Angel Stadium of Anaheim with an average scoreline of 5.3-4.5.