The Texas Rangers (19-13) and Los Angeles Angels (19-15) battle in the Sunday finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Angel Stadium is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
Texas was bounced 5-4 in 10 innings in Friday’s series opener, but the Rangers bounced back and cruised to a 10-1 triumph Saturday. The NL West leaders have scored 8.40 runs per game over their last 5 games, going 3-2.
Saturday’s loss snapped a 5-game win streak for the Angels, who trail Texas by a game. Los Angeles has been hurt by 11 walks in this series.
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Rangers at Angels projected starters
LHP Martin Perez vs. LHP Jose Suarez
Perez (4-1, 2.41 ERA) is making his 7th start. He has registered a 1.40 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 33 2/3 IP.
- Owns a 2.54 across his last 5 starts vs. Los Angeles
- In 259 career games has a 4.38 ERA
- Has a 3.11 ERA, 1.24 WHIP on the road since 2021
Suarez (1-1, 7.89 ERA) is lined up for his 6th start. He’s posted a 1.98 WHIP, 5.0 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 21 2/3 IP.
- Has a 3.30 ERA in his last 5 efforts against Texas
- Owns a 4.91 ERA across his last 110 IP at home
- Allowed 5 HR in his last home start April 24 vs. Oakland
Rangers at Angels odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Rangers +106 (bet $100 to win $104) | Angels -124 (bet $122 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-182) | Angels -1.5 (+150)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Rangers at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Angels 5, Rangers 4
Moneyline
Perez has perhaps been a bit fortunate in stranding 87% of his base runners. And Los Angeles batters own a high-contact .821 OPS against him.
The Angels have played well of late and are 7-2 in their last 9 home games. They have also taken 4 straight series finales.
Both starting pitchers are working on 6 days’ rest, and that plays as a strength for Suarez and a weakness for Perez. Give the bullpen edge to L.A. also.
That all makes for solid leverage on an ANGELS (-124) wager.
Run line/Against the spread
Los Angeles has played in 8 games decided by 2 runs or fewer since April 26, but again. It would be best to stay in the ML lane for this game.
AVOID.
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Over/Under
Both batting attacks have been aided by some lofty batting averages on balls in play in clutch situations. The Rangers have logged a .373 BABIP in high-leverage situations while the Angels have a .384 BABIP in high-leverage situations. Both have also had weak schedules when it comes to pitching faced, so there is some downward pressure on both offenses.
But both are also quite good against left-handed pitching and can bat a lot of righties and switch hitters. On a breeze-blowing-out afternoon at Angel Stadium, there isn’t sufficient cover in betting the underside of this total. PASS.
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