The Los Angeles Angels will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of their weekend series on Saturday evening. The Angels upset the Phillies in the opening game of this series on Friday night. Philadelphia will look to avenge that loss and even things up at a game apiece in front of their home crowd. Keep reading to get my breakdown of this interleague matchup, including my Angels vs Phillies prediction.
Our Angels vs Phillies Pick
- Pick: Phillies Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Los Angeles Angels at Philadelphia Phillies
- Date & Time: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 6:05 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Yusei Kikuchi vs Taijuan Walker
- Stadium: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBCS‑PH & FDSW
Angels vs Phillies Odds
| Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|
| Angels +108 | Over 9.5 (-113) |
| Phillies -132 | Under 9.5 (-107) |
Key Storylines
Pitching form
Yusei Kikuchi is having one of the most consistent seasons of his career. He has a 3.11 ERA and 115 strikeouts over 113⅔ innings. But he will need some help from his offense to improve on his 4-6 individual record. Taijuan Walker is 3-5 with a 3.55 ERA. Control has been an issue for Walker this season, as he has allowed 24 walks in just 58.1 innings. That will be something to watch in this game.
Bullpen usage
The Angels bullpen was used heavily on Friday in what was a bullpen game for them. It will be interesting to see how they handle things on the back end today with that in mind. Philadelphia’s relievers had less work to do on Friday but couldn’t get the job done down the stretch.
Recent team streaks
- The Angels have won three of their last four games coming into Saturday’s play.
- Philadelphia has lost three of their last four after Friday’s loss to the Angels.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | 1+ Home Run |
| Yusei Kikuchi | Over 5.5 Strikeouts |
| Mike Trout | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Angels lead the regular season series between these teams by a 1-0 margin.
- The Angels are 24-26 on the road after Friday’s road win over Philly.
- Philadelphia is 30-17 at home on the season.
Angels vs Phillies Model Projection
Score Projection: Angels 4 – Phillies 6
Win Probability: Angels 32 %, Phillies 68 %
Final Thoughts
This should be another competitive game between the Angels and Phillies. Both starting pitchers are performing well for the most part this season. But the overall quality of the Phillies around their starting pitcher is superior to that of the Angels. Look for Philadelphia’s offense to set them apart down the stretch in this game and for the Phils to come away with a win that will even up this three-game interleague series.
