Scheduled for a clear evening on August 13, 2024, at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, the Toronto Blue Jays will go head-to-head with the Los Angeles Angels starting at 9:38 PM. On the pitcher’s mound for Toronto, Kevin Gausman will bring his current season ERA of 4.421, hoping to suppress the Angels’ bats. Counteractively, the Angels will respond with Carson Fulmer, who enters the game with a solid ERA of 3.743.

In the standings of the 2024 AL East Division, the Blue Jays sit at 12th spot, sporting a record of 55-64, reflecting a 0.46 winning percentage. They have struggled in their division with 17 wins to 24 losses. Despite recent challenges, they’ve managed to pull off 5 victories in their last 10 appearances. The Blue Jays have recorded more consistent performances in day games compared to night games, demonstrating a parity in their day and night results.

Meanwhile, the Angels find themselves 13th in the AL West Division, holding a win-loss record of 52-67, which equates to a 0.44 winning percentage. The Angels are a notch higher with a fourth place in their division clashes, but like the Blue Jays, they sport a 5-win record over their last 10 games. They have had a tougher run at home with 26 wins versus 36 losses, showing stronger outcomes during night games.

Analyzing betting odds ahead of the game presents interesting insights. The Over/Under is pegged at 8.5, denoting expectations of a moderately scoring game. Point spread stands at 1.5, suggesting a close contest. Bettors looking at money lines will find the Blue Jays favored with an Away Team Money Line of -148, while the Home Team Money Line for the Angels is set at 125. These stats offer a subtle tilt towards a potential slim margin Blue Jays victory, though surprises are always on the table.