The Texas Rangers (18-23) and Los Angeles Angels (27-17) finish off a 2-game set Wednesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: tied 4-4.
The Rangers are in the middle of a 3-city, 10-game road trip. That trip opened with Texas dropping 3 of 4 at the Houston Astros last weekend. The Rangers scored just 7 runs against the Astros and they lost Tuesday’s series opener 5-3.
The Angels are a robust 15-8 at home. They own a .760 OPS in their home yard.
Rangers at Angels projected starters
RHP Glenn Otto vs. LHP Reid Detmers
Otto (1-2, 5.55 ERA) has logged a 1.48 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 through 24 1/3 IP across 5 starts.
- Posted a 9.26 ERA across 23 1/3-innings in his rookie season last year.
- Has held foes to 2 runs or fewer in 4 of 5 starts.
Detmers (2-1, 4.15 ERA) is making his 8th start. He has a 0.89 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 34 2/3 IP.
- Facing the Rangers for a 2nd straight start and a 3rd time this season; he has allowed 8 ER across 7 IP in the previous 2 starts.
Rangers at Angels odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 10:15 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Rangers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Angels -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Run line (RL): Rangers +1.5 (-140) | Angels -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
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Rangers at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Angels 5, Rangers 4
Money line
Detmers has gotten by with a .172 batting average on balls in play, and Texas is a better hitting club against left-handed pitching.
The Angels’ home batting numbers are a little overcooked by a .301 BABIP.
The Rangers may not be an outright pick to win the game, but the payout is enough reward for the way this one sets up. BACK TEXAS (+145).
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Run line/Against the spread
TAKE TEXAS +1.5 (-140). Tis is the preferred Rangers side at current prices.
Over/Under
Plenty of conflicting signals here. PASS.
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