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MLB Lock Alert – Detroit Tigers over Los Angeles Angels

April 20, 2009

Galarraga Looks To Continue Impressive Start Against Struggling Angels

The Detroit Tigers (7-5 SU, 7-5 RL, 5-6-1 O/U) and the Los Angeles Angels (4-8 SU, 4-8 RL, 7-4-1 O/U) will both be trying to pick up an SU and ATS victory in the BetOnline Sportsbook when they square off at Angel Stadium at 10 PM ET.

The Tigers have won two consecutive games and three of four including an 8-2 win over Seattle as a -105 favorite on Sunday.

Shortstop Ramon Santiago went 2-3 with five RBI for Detroit while starter Rick Porcello allowed one run on five hits over seven innings and the 10 total runs played Over the 9.5-run O/U total.

The Angels have lost three in row coming into tonight’s contest including a 3-1 loss to Minnesota as a +130 underdog on Sunday.

Veteran outfielder Bobby Abreu went 2-3 with a run scored for Los Angeles, while the four combined runs checked in Under the 9-run O/U total.

The Tigers will hand the ball to gifted young right-hander Armando Galarraga (2-0, 0.68 ERA) who looks to improve on his spectacular start this season while the Angels counter with right-hander Jered Weaver (1-1, 3.08 ERA)

Here is a look at tonight’s online MLB trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and MLB Free Pick.

GThe Tigers are 4-1 in Galarraga’s last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.

GThe Tigers are 9-3 in Galarraga’s last 12 starts on grass.

GThe Angels are 6-1 in Weaver’s last 7 home starts.

GThe Angels are 5-1 in Weaver’s last 6 starts as a home favorite.

GThe Over is 4-0 in Galarraga’s last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.

GThe Over is 5-0 in Weaver’s last 5 starts as a home favorite of -110 to -150.

GThe Under is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings.

GThe Tigers are 16-43 in the last 59 meetings.

GThe Tigers are 7-25 in the last 32 meetings in Los Angeles.

MLB Odds

GDetroit Tigers -1½ +150

GArmando Galarraga –R -110

GLos Angeles Angels +1½ -170

GJered Weaver –R -110

GOver 8½ -120

GUnder 8½ Ev

Analysis: The Los Angeles Angels are struggling mightily and are facing the gifted Armando Galarraga at precisely the wrong time. The Detroit Tigers are the easy pick in this contest BetOnline MLB sports betting enthusiasts.

MLB Free Picks: Detroit Tigers -1½ Runs/Under 8 Total Runs

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