Matchup: Red Sox vs. Angels
Date & Time: Monday, June 23, 2025 | 9:38 PM ET
Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Betting Line: Angels -1.5 | Over/Under: 8.5
Key Storylines
Hot Stretch for Red Sox
Boston enters this AL matchup on a surge, having won 7 of their last 9 games. The offense has been clicking, especially with young slugger Triston Casas and veteran Rafael Devers combining for 12 home runs over the past two weeks. Boston sits just a few games above .500 and is battling for a Wild Card spot, making every game count as we enter the heart of summer.
Angels Reeling After Injuries
It’s been a rough ride for the Angels in 2025, who are 9 games below .500 and struggling to stay afloat in the division. Injuries to key players like Mike Trout (wrist) and Reid Detmers (oblique) have derailed their momentum. Shohei Ohtani is obviously no longer suiting up for this team, having departed in free agency – and the lineup has missed his bat and presence dearly.
Pitching Matchup
Red Sox: Tanner Houck (RHP) – 6-4, 3.48 ERA, 1.10 WHIP
Angels: Griffin Canning (RHP) – 4-7, 4.86 ERA, 1.35 WHIP
Houck has quietly become one of Boston’s most consistent arms, logging quality starts in five of his last six outings. Canning, on the other hand, continues to struggle with command and deep pitch counts, often failing to get through the fifth inning.
Injury Report
Red Sox:
Out: Trevor Story (elbow), Vaughn Grissom (hamstring)
Angels:
Out: Mike Trout (wrist), Reid Detmers (oblique), Mickey Moniak (knee)
Betting Trends
Against the Spread (ATS):
Red Sox: 38-32 ATS in 2025
Angels: 32-38 ATS in 2025
Over/Under Trends:
The total has gone over in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games
The total has gone under in 5 of the Angels’ last 7 home games
Player Prop to Watch
Rafael Devers (Red Sox) – Total Bases: 1.5 (Over)
Devers has crushed right-handed pitching this year and carries a .327 average in June. Against Canning, who leaves pitches up in the zone, look for Devers to take advantage and stack total bases early.
Prediction & Best Bets
Spread: Red Sox +1.5 → With Boston’s offensive rhythm and Houck on the mound, they’re strong value as underdogs.
Total: Over 8.5 → Boston’s offense can handle most of the heavy lifting here, and the Angels may chip in just enough to cash the over.
Player Prop: Rafael Devers Over 1.5 Total Bases → He’s locked in and faces a hittable starter.
This game has all the makings of a Red Sox win behind solid pitching and consistent offense. The Angels simply don’t have the firepower right now to keep up, especially with Trout sidelined.
Final Score Prediction: Red Sox 6, Angels 3