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Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Nathan Eovaldi in this game. Eovaldi has a 0-0 record and a 6.63 ERA this season.

Eovaldi's opponent in this one will be Jose Suarez. The Angels left hander has a 6.67 ERA to go along with a 2-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Red Sox as -140-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total opened at 10.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 3-0 loser as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at 147 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 7-4 winner as they battled the Rockies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -180 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Boston:
Team record: 72-62 SU
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road

Los Angeles:
Team record: 64-71 SU
LA Angels is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games
LA Angels is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games

Next up:
Boston at Los Angeles Saturday, August 31