Los Angeles Angels vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction, Odds and Picks for Friday, 07/18/25

The Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies will get the second half of the season start with their series opener on Friday night in Philadelphia. Los Angeles is going with a bullpen game, which does not inspire any confidence. However, the Phillies don’t have much value on the money line as massive favorites, plus starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has been struggling of late. As such, I’m looking to the game totals market — and my Angels vs Phillies pick is Over 8.5.

Going with relievers from start to finish is especially bad news for the Angels since they own the third-worst bullpen ERA in all of Major League Baseball at 5.02. Now the Halos have to face a dangerous — albeit inconsistent — Philly lineup that features All-Star Game hero Kyle Schwarber. Meanwhile, Luzardo compiled a 5.40 ERA in June and he has a 5.00 ERA through 2 appearances in July. Los Angeles scored 17 runs in its first half-closing 3-game series against Arizona, so its bats are rolling. All things considered, the over looks like a strong play.

Angels vs Phillies prediction: Over 8.5 (-119) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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