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The Los Angeles Angels (17-29) and Texas Rangers (24-23) wrap up their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is slated for 2:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1; Rangers won 3-2 Saturday after losing 9-3 Friday
Angels RHP Carson Fulmer hit Rangers 1B Nathaniel Lowe with a pitch to force home the winning run in the bottom of the 13th inning on Saturday. The Angels failed to capitalize on a stellar outing from starter RHP Patrick Sandoval (6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 5 Ks). RF Adolis Garcia also parked his 11th HR. The tough loss ended a 2-game win streak.
Texas starter RHP Jose Urena went 6 innings, allowing 1 run on 4 hits in a no-decision. Texas has not scored more than 4 runs since May 8th.
Angels at Rangers projected starters
RHP Jose Soriano vs. RHP Michael Lorenzen
Soriano (1-4, 3.72 ERA) makes his 8th start and 10th appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 38 2/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 10-5 home loss to St. Louis Cardinals Monday
- 3rd appearance (1st start) vs. Rangers; has 4 Ks in 2 IP
- 2024 road splits: 1-1, 1.82 ERA, 24 2/3 IP, 16 H, 5 ER, 13 BB, 24 K in 5 games (4 starts)
Lorenzen (2-2, 3.75 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 36 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 7-0 loss against the Cleveland Guardians Monday
- 2023 vs. Angels: 1-1, 4.91 ERA, 11 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 13 H, 3 BB, 12 K in 2 starts
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Angels at Rangers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:34 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Angels +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Rangers -166 (bet $166 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-152) | Rangers -1.5 (+126)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
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Angels at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Angels 5, Rangers 3
Moneyline.
BET ANGELS (+140).
I believe the Halos win this series on Sunday afternoon, especially after losing the way they did on Saturday. It has to sting. Los Angeles is 11-13 on the season away from home. They have nearly double the number of wins on the road than at home. Saturday was the 1st time in 4 games the Angels were held under 5 runs.
The Rangers cannot get their bats going, especially at Globe Life. They are hitting just .239 at home on the season.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
I’m betting the Angels moneyline, which means I’ll stay away from anything related to the run line.
Over/Under
PASS.
I just don’t see an edge to want to make a bet either way.
The teams are 4-4-2 against the Over in their last 10 meetings. The Angels have been Over in 4 of their last 5 while the Rangers have been Under in 4 of their last 6.
I’m going to save my money for that moneyline play.
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