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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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