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Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (88-69) and Los Angeles Angels (71-87) play the finale of a 3-game set Wednesday. First pitch from Angel Stadium is set for 8:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 6-6 after a 9-3 Angels win Tuesday

The Rangers had won 6 in a row prior to Tuesday’s loss. Texas clings to a small lead in the AL West, 2 1/2 games up on the Houston Astros and 3 games up on the Seattle Mariners.

After going for it at the trade deadline, the Angels have really fallen off late in the season. Even with the victory on Tuesday, they have come out on the losing end in 10 of their last 13 games.

Rangers at Angels projected starters

RHP Dane Dunning vs. RHP Griffin Canning

Dunning (11-6, 3.88 ERA) makes his 25th start and 34th appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 162 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 8-5 home win vs. Seattle Friday
  • 2023 road stats: 4-4, 3.38 ERA (85 1/3 IP, 32 ER) with 8.2 K/9 in 14 starts and 4 relief appearances
  • Career vs. Angels: 2-3, 4.94 ERA (51 IP, 28 ER) with 9.2 K/9 across 10 starts
  • He has faced the Angels twice this season and allowed 3 ER in 10 IP but with a weak 6/6 K/BB

Canning (7-7, 4.39 ERA) makes his 22nd start and 24th appearance. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 121 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 5-4 road loss vs. Tampa Bay Rays Thursday
  • 2023 home stats: 4-4, 4.85 ERA (52 IP, 28 ER) with 10.7 K/9
  • Career vs. Rangers: 2-2, 6.38 ERA (24 IP, 17 ER) with 5.3 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 in 6 appearances (4 starts).
  • Came on in relief against Texas just over a month ago and surrendered 4 ER in 3 2/3 IP

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Rangers at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:54 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Angels +140 $100 to win $140)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (-105) | Angels +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Rangers at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 5, Rangers 4

Moneyline

Dunning had a nice 1st half of the season, but the solid results didn’t come with full skills support. In his last 12 appearances (11 starts) he has struggled to the tune of a 5.54 ERA, thanks in large part to a 1.8 HR/9 over that span.

Canning has come on strong late in the year, with an eye-popping 63/12 K/BB in 47 IP over his last 9 outings (7 starts). Look for the home team to continue to play spoiler and take down the Rangers again.

Go with ANGELS (+140).

Run line/Against the spread

Canning should give the Angels the pitching edge in this one, but Texas has a big advantage on the offensive side. They lead the American League in runs scored and are always a threat to explode for a big day, regardless of who is on the mound for the opposition.

SKIP.

Over/Under

The Rangers boast one of the top offenses in the league, and while the Angels have been scuffling, they put up 9 runs last night and will face a pitcher who has faded badly. This game should end up being pretty close to the total but look for both sides to do just enough for OVER 8.5 (-120) to come through.

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Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (88-68) and the Los Angeles Angels (70-87) play the middle contest of a 3-game series Tuesday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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: Rangers lead 6-5

The Rangers picked up a 5-1 win and cover as a favorite (-175) on the run line as the Under (9) cashed Monday night. Texas has won 6 in a row, as it maintains a 2 1/2-game lead in the AL West with just 6 games remaining, and a game in hand over the rival Houston Astros.

The Angels have long since been eliminated, sitting 17 games under .500 overall. L.A. is also just 35-41 at home, while winning just twice in the past 12 games overall.

Rangers at Angels projected starters

LHP Cody Bradford vs. LHP Reid Detmers

Bradford (4-2, 4.65 ERA) makes his 8th start and 19th overall appearance. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 50 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 9-2 road loss vs. the Cleveland Guardians Sept. 17
  • 2023 road splits: 2-1, 4.56 ERA (23 2/3 IP, 12 ER), 4 HR, .295 OBA in 4 starts and 2 relief appearances

Detmers (3-10, 4.64 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 141 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 8-3 road win vs. the Tampa Bay Rays last Wednesday
  • 2023 home splits: 2-4, 4.29 ERA (77 2/3 IP, 37 ER), 10 HR, .262 OBA in 14 starts

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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 10:41 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -172 (bet $172 to win $100) | Angels +144 (bet $100 to win $144)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (-111) | Angels +1.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 7, Angels 5

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-172) are a risky play at this price on the road, especially with a pitcher unlikely to go terribly deep into the game. However, the offense has been strong lately, averaging 7.5 runs per game during the 6-game win streak. Against a 3-10 pitcher, the conga line around the bases is likely to continue for Texas against the underdog Angels (+144).

Run line/Against the spread

The RANGERS –1.5 (-111) is worth a roll of the dice. Again, Detmers has been roughed up more often than not, including 1-4 with a 5.14 ERA in 11 starts since the All-Star break.

The high-octane Rangers offense has been hot, and Texas is on a mission. The Rangers’ magic number is 4 to win the division, and it will tick away some of that with another win Tuesday.

Over/Under

The OVER 9 (-105) is a decent play with a couple of shaky arms on the bump Tuesday.

Bradford won’t go deep into the game, while Detmers is allowing north of 5 runs per every 9 innings since the All-Star break. The Over is 4-2 in the past 6 games for the Rangers during the win streak, while the Over is also 4-2 in the past 6 outings for the Halos.

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Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (87-68) and Los Angeles Angels (70-86) open up a 3-game set at Angel Stadium Monday. First pitch is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 5-5

Texas snuck away with a 9-8 victory Sunday to give the Seattle Mariners a serious body blow with a 3-game sweep. The Rangers lead the Houston Astros by 2 1/2 games and Seattle by 3 in the AL Central with just 7 games to go. Texas has won 5 in a row.

The Halos were dropped 9-3 by the Minnesota Twins Sunday and have lost 9 of the last 11 games. They are just 9-21 over the last 30 games. It has been a miserable season for the club as they look to find something to build on for 2024.

Rangers at Angels projected starters

RHP Jon Gray vs. LHP Patrick Sandoval

Gray (8-8, 4.22 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 151 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 1 K Wednesday against Boston Red Sox
  • Last 5 starts vs. Angels: 2-1, 3.42 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 21 K in 26 1/3 IP

Sandoval (7-13, 4.19 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 141 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 7 K Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays
  • Last 5 starts vs. Rangers: 1-3, 3.33 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 32 K in 24 1/3 IP

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Rangers at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 8:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Angels +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (-115) | Angels +1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rangers at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 8, Angels 3

Moneyline

The Rangers are 27-15 against left-handed starters this year and have scored 6 or more runs in 4 of their last 5 games. The Angels have allowed 5 runs or more in 7 of 9. The Rangers should take this one, but let’s PASS on the extra juice and look to the RL.

Run line/Against the spread

Texas is 38-36 on the RL on the road this year. The Rangers are 5-5 in the last 10 against the Angels, and 9 of the 10 games were decided by more than 1 run. Gray took care of the Angels about 5 weeks ago, allowing 1 ER in 7 IP.

Take the RANGERS -1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Gray has struggled in his last 6 starts — that start against the Angels was the last time he didn’t allow 3 ER or more in a start, and he hasn’t made it out of the 4th inning in his last 3 turns. So this should be an easy OVER 9 (-115).

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Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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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Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Texas Rangers (18-13) and Los Angeles Angels (19-14) meet Saturday as they continue a 3-game series. First pitch from Angel Stadium is scheduled for 9:07 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: Angels lead 1-0

Texas was felled 5-4 in 10 innings in Friday’s series opener. The Rangers had 8 hits and 6 walks but went just 2-for-17 with runners in scoring position.

Friday’s triumph marked the Angels’ 5th in a row. Los Angeles is 8-2 in its last 10 games while scoring 6 runs per game.

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Rangers at Angels projected starters

RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. LHP Reid Detmers

Eovaldi (3-2, 3.93 ERA) is tabbed for his 7th start. He has logged a 1.15 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 36 2/3 IP.

  • Tossed a 113-pitch complete-game shutout of the New York Yankees last Saturday
  • Had an ERA of 3.72-3.93 in 5 of the last 6 years
  • Has held current Los Angeles bats to an aggregate .647 OPS

Detmers (0-2, 4.85 ERA) is making his 6th start. He owns a 1.39 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 26 IP.

  • Has held current Texas batters to an aggregate .560 OPS
  • Has held the Rangers to 2 ER across 13 IP over his last 2 starts against them

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 8:43 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Rangers +104 (bet $100 to win $104) | Angels -122 (bet $122 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-205) | Angels -1.5 (+168)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Rangers at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

Texas would be a fade against a lot of clubs, but Los Angeles is another AL West team currently punching over its weight. There is some cancel-out effect here. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Los Angeles has played in 8 games decided by 2 runs or fewer since April 26, but again, there is no value lean here.

AVOID.

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Over/Under

Eovaldi has pitched around a .356 batting average on balls in play, Detmers around a .328 figure. Both have good match-up numbers against the bats they face in this game.

Both offenses have been propped up by some bloated BABIP in clutch situations. The Rangers have logged a .387 BABIP in high-leverage situations while the Angels have a .394 BABIP in high-leverage situations.

TAKE THE UNDER 8.5 (-104).

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Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Texas Rangers (18-12) and Los Angeles Angels (18-14) clash Friday as they open a 3-game AL West showdown in Orange County. First pitch at Angel Stadium is slated for 9:38 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: First meeting; Rangers won last year’s series 10-9

Texas has been streaky of late, with a 4-game win streak and a 4-game losing skid in its rearview mirror since April 24. The Rangers hit 4 HRs on Wednesday and have clubbed 21 round-trippers in their last 11 games.

The Angels defeated St. Louis 11-7 Thursday to complete a 3-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. Los Angeles is 6-2 in its last 8 games.

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Rangers at Angels projected starters

RHP Dane Dunning vs. LHP Tyler Anderson

Dunning (2-0, 1.77 ERA) is tabbed for his 1st start of the season. He has a 0.84 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 4.9 K/9 in 20 1/3 IP out of the bullpen.

  • Owns a 4.26 ERA over 71 career games (61 starts)
  • Unclear as to whether he will pitch in a traditional starting role or behind an opener as a bulk reliever
  • He’s logged at least 3 IP in 4 of his 8 appearances

Anderson (1-0, 5.74 ERA) is tabbed for his 6th start. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 26 2/3 IP.

  • Has a 2.28 ERA across 4 career starts against Texas
  • Coughed up 16 ER over 14 IP across 3 starts from April 8-22, but rebounded to allow just 1R in 6 2/3 IP in his last start April 28 at Milwaukee
  • Made 108 pitches in that April 28 turn against the Brewers, his most in a game since last June 15

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 1:43 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Rangers +126 (bet $100 to win $126) | Angels -148 (bet $148 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-164) | Angels -1.5 (+136)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -102 | U: -120)

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Rangers at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 6, Rangers 5

Moneyline

No lean either way (and not enough input on the Texas pitching side). PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

For what its worth, Los Angeles has played about twice as many 1-run games (12) as the average MLB club. Still, no value play to be made here. AVOID.

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Over/Under

There is some all-around fade-the-pitching lean to Friday’s contest in Anaheim. Both bullpens have favorable batting-average-on-balls-in-play figures, and the softer underbellies of those ‘pens could well be exposed here.

The bats are in better form, and the weather forecast calls for a double-digit wind blowing out and Anderson and the Texas bullpen have fly-ball tendencies.

TAKE THE OVER 9.5 (-102).

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Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Texas Rangers (45-55) and Los Angeles Angels (43-58) battle in the finale of a 4-game series Sunday. First pitch at Angel Stadium is slated for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Texas leads 7-5

The Rangers had won 3 in a row over the Halos, outscoring them 16-4, until Saturday’s 9-4 Angels victory. How much does Texas have left in the tank for this series finale? The Rangers have not yet played at home in the 2nd half. Their post-break road trip included stops in Miami, Oakland, and Seattle before arriving in Los Angeles.

The Angels are 8-21 in their last 29 games at home. But Los Angeles pitching has been sharp this week. Since July 24, the Angels have logged a fine 2.90 ERA while allowing just 4 home runs in 7 games.

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Rangers at Angels projected starters

RHP Dane Dunning vs. LHP Reid Detmers

Dunning (1-6, 4.38 ERA) is tabbed for his 20th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 100 2/3 IP.

  • Has a 6.12 ERA in his last 5 starts against the Angels.
  • Owns a 5.33 road ERA this season and a 5.66 mark away from home the last 3 years.
  • Has walked 7 batters in his last 7 1/3 IP and owns a shaky 5.1 BB/9 in his last 7 starts.

Detmers (3-3, 3.84 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 75 IP.

  • Facing Texas for the 4th time this season, and the Rangers figure to be licking their chops. In 13 innings against Detmers, Texas has clubbed 4 HR en route to scoring 14 runs.
  • Owns a 1.06 ERA, 0.94 WHIP Over his last 3 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 at 9:53 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rangers +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Angels -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-200) | Angels -1.5 (+160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 5, Rangers 3

Money line

The righty-righty matchup is an advantage for the Angels. L.A. has file some low batting-average-on-balls-in-play figures and runner-in-scoring-position rates.

BACK LOS ANGELES (-125).

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS. But consider a line watch. The Los Angeles bullpen is in better shape for this game, and a likely-tired Texas nine could be vulnerable to a blowout. Look for Angels -1.5 tag of +165 or better.

Over/Under

Indicators crisscross here, some shading the high side of 8.5 runs and some favoring the low side. PASS.

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Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Texas Rangers (45-54) and Los Angeles Angels (42-58) clash in the 3rd game of a 4-game series Saturday. First pitch for the AL West showdown from Angel Stadium is at 9:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Texas leads 7-4

The Rangers have taken the first 2 games of this series and have won 3 in a row over the Halos. Texas has outscored Los Angeles 16-4 over those 3 victories.

The Angels have dropped the first 2 games of this series and are an anemic 7-21 over their last 28 games at home. Los Angeles had played in 4 consecutive shutouts (2 wins, 2 losses) before Friday’s 7-2 loss.

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Rangers at Angels projected starters

RHP Glenn Otto vs. RHP Chase Silseth

Otto (4-7, 5.37 ERA) owns a 1.46 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 67 IP across 14 starts.

  • Owns a 6.38 ERA through 20 career starts.
  • Owns a 7.09 ERA and 1.61 WHIP over his last 6 starts.

Silseth (1-3, 5.84 ERA) is tabbed for his 7th start of the season. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 through 24 2/3 IP.

  • Has not pitched for the Angels since July 7 when he was tagged for 4 runs on 6 hits and a walk across 4 innings at the Baltimore Orioles.
  • Owns a 2.01 ERA and 12.0 K/9 through 40 1/3 Minor League innings this season.

Rangers at Angels odds and lines

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  • Money line: Rangers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Angels -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+160) | Angels +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Rangers at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 4, Rangers 3

Money line

The righty-righty matchup is an advantage for the Angels, whose recent losses have been very much colored by awful nights with runners in scoring position.

BACK LOS ANGELES (-120).

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Run line/Against the spread

This line has flip-flopped this morning. A play on the Alternate Run Line Los Angeles -1.5 would make sense at +170 or better. It’s +165 for now but keep an eye. PASS.

Over/Under

Both starters have been undone by higher-than-average home-run rates on fly balls. The pricing here on a low total is attractive … at -115. PASS OTHERWISE.

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Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Texas Rangers (43-54) and Los Angeles Angels (42-56) meet Thursday for the opener of a 4-game series. First pitch from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., 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: Rangers lead series 5-4

The Rangers dropped 3 straight games at the Seattle Mariners to start the week. Texas has now lost 5 of its last 6 contests overall, all inside the division.

The Angels dropped the opening game at the Kansas City Royals Monday but recorded back-to-back shutouts Tuesday and Wednesday by a combined score of 10-0.

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Rangers at Angels projected starters

RHP Spencer Howard vs. RHP Shohei Ohtani

Howard (1-2, 7.11 ERA) makes his 6th start and 8th appearance overall. He has a 1.78 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 25 1/3 IP.

  • Has posted an 0-2 record with a dismal 10.54 ERA and .333 opponent batting average across 13 2/3 IP over 3 starts and 1 relief appearance on the road.
  • Allowed 3 BB in just 4 2/3 IP at the Oakland Athletics Friday in his last start and has yielded 10 BB in just 18 2/3 IP across 4 July starts.

Ohtani (9-5, 2.80 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 12.9 K/9 through 93 1/3 IP.

  • Is 5-2 with a sparkling 2.05 ERA and .184 opponent BA with 70 K across just 48 1/3 IP in 8 home outings.
  • Has managed an 0-1 record with a 7.45 ER, .293 opponent BA and 12 K across 9 2/3 IP in 2 starts vs. Texas this season.

Rangers at Angels odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Rangers +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Angels -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-117) | Angels -1.5 (-103)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Rangers at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 6, Rangers 3

Money line

The Angels (-230) are a little on the expensive side. While they’re an attractive play whenever Ohtani is on the bump, the Rangers have handled him surprisingly well this season.

PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread

The ANGELS -1.5 (-103) are the lean here despite the fact the Rangers have knocked around the All-Star Ohtani pretty well this season. He has been a stud at home, posting a tremendous 70 K across just 48 1/3 IP, and he has issued just 11 BB with 32 H. The Angels will scratch out plenty of offense in this pitching mismatch.

Over/Under

The OVER 7.5 (-108) is the best play, mainly because Howard has been so giving. The Angels should get well against him and could take care of the Over on their own. Ohtani won’t likely yield much, although, again, Texas has had his number in 2022.

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Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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

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  • 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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