The 4-6 Angels aren’t hitting up a storm lately, scoring just 4 runs in their last three games. The Marlins have won 4 straight on the road, and now return home where they are above .500 this season. They start their ace Alcantara, (8-3, 1.95) a formidable right-hander consistently pitching for length and ERA. The Angels have almost no experience against Alcantara, and could be in for a rude awaking on Tuesday.

The Angels’ mighty righty Syndergaard (3.86) has struggled somewhat in his last starts, but has generally delivered this year. It is what happens post-Syndergaard, where the trouble could begin. The bullpen has done extra duty due to short starts and has not thrived, with an ERA of 6.31 in the last week.

Alcantara doesn’t usually need a lot of support, but the Marlins’ pen has been sharp with an ERA around 2.0 of late.

Better recent offense, a much better bullpen, and arguably a better starter gives the edge to the Marlins. They are favored, but shop around, then pay the price.