Sun May 04 02:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Tigers’ Mize Eyes Fifth Win Against Struggling Angels
**Anaheim, CA** – Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (4-1, 2.12 ERA) will look to continue his strong season when he faces the Los Angeles Angels (5-game losing streak) on Thursday at Angel Stadium. The game marks the opener of a four-game series.
Mize, who has won his last two starts, is aiming for his fifth victory in six outings. He has consistently limited opponents to under two runs in his wins and pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings against the Angels in their previous matchup in 2024. The Angels will counter with Yusei Kikuchi (0-4, 4.31 ERA), who is winless in his last eight starts.
Sports betting sites have set player prop bets for strikeouts, with Mize’s over/under at 4.5 and Kikuchi’s at 5.5. A statistical model predicts a strong likelihood of Mize exceeding 4.5 strikeouts and Kikuchi exceeding 5.5. The model also highlights other pitchers with favorable strikeout prop bets, including one rated a 5-star prediction. While Mize’s recent performance suggests exceeding his strikeout prop is likely, the Angels’ high strikeout rate this season (fifth in MLB with 278 strikeouts) presents a challenge.
The series promises a compelling matchup between a pitcher in top form and an Angels team struggling to find their rhythm.
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