Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels Pick – 8/4/2025
The Los Angeles Angels are will host the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night at Angel Stadium. Both of these teams are just below the .500 mark for the season and will look to get closer to that number with a win here. Here, I have broken down this game in the betting markets and you can continue reading to get my Rays vs Angels prediction.
Our Rays vs Angels Pick
- Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Angels |
| Date & Time | August 4, 2025, 9:38 PM ET |
| Starting Pitchers | Adrian Houser vs Yusei Kikuchi |
| Stadium | Angel Stadium |
| Broadcast | MLB Network |
Key Storylines to Watch
Team Momentum: Both teams have lost three of their last four games. The Rays lost their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Angels lost their most recent series against the Chicago White Sox. Both teams will look to get back on track with a win in this game.
Pitching Matchup: Adrian Houser will pitch for the Rays in this game. He was with the White Sox for most of this season and will look to make an impact with his new team. Houser will face All-Star pitcher Yusei Kikuchi for the Angels. Kikuchi is 4-7 and has a 3.30 ERA. He has pitched much better than his record would lead you to believe.
Injuries: The Angels are without key players, including Anthony Rendon and Jorge Soler. The Rays have a relatively healthy roster.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | Home Runs | Over 0.5 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | Strikeouts | Over 6.5 |
| Taylor Ward | Total Bases | Over 1.5 |
Betting Trends & Head-to-Head
- The Angels are 2-1 against the Rays so far this season.
- Two of the three games between these teams have gone over their respective totals.
- The Angels are 29-28 at home this season. The Rays are 23-28 on the road.
Rays vs Angels Model Projection
Projected Score: Angels 5 – Rays 4
Win Probability: Angels 55% | Rays 45%
Final Thoughts
Adrian Houser is not a bad acquisition for the Rays in the second half of the season. But he should have a hard time stacking up against Kikuchi on the opposite side. I expect the Angels to get a quality start from their All-Star arm and for Los Angeles to bounce back from a rough weekend against the lowly White Sox.
