MLB: Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Angels odds, picks, and predictions

The Cleveland Guardians (7-11) and Los Angeles Angels (12-7) finish their four-game series at Angel Stadium on Thursday at 4:07 p.m. ET. Series of seasons: Los Angeles is up 3-0 and has a 16-6 advantage over Cleveland. Cleveland was swept in New York last weekend and has now dropped six straight games to L.A. in this series. An offense that exploded out of the beginning with high ball-in-play rates has stagnated during its losing streak. In their last six losses, the Guardians have averaged 2.17 runs per game with a.558 OPS. Los Angeles has recently improved its batsmanship. In their last 15 games, they've gone 11-4, averaging 5.67 runs per game and a.806 OPS.

Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Angels projected starters

Cal Quantrill (RHP) vs. Reid Detmers (LHP)

Quantrill (1-0, 3.94 ERA) is set to make his fourth start of the season. Through 16 innings, he has a 1.19 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9, and 3.4 K/9. Detmers makes his fourth start (0-1, 6.57 ERA). Through 12 1/3 innings, he has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9, and 8.8 K/9.

Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Angels picks and predictions

Prediction: Angels 6, Guardians 4