Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
From Globe Life Field in Arlington, we have the Angels and Rangers facing off in an AL West matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 2:35 PM ET. BSSW will be televising this one.
Los Angeles has a record of 59-83 and they are 5th in the AL West, while the Rangers are 3rd in the AL West with a record of 69-74. Andrew Heaney will start for the Rangers, while the Angels are starting Caden Dana. Texas is the heavy favorite on the money line, with odds of -174 compared to the Angels at +146. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs.
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Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Angels have recorded a 2-3 record, with a 3-2 performance on the runline.
- The Rangers, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 3-2 (SU) and 1-4 record.
- The Rangers have a straight-up record of 8-2 in their last ten games as the favorite, and a 4-6 record vs. the runline.
- The Angels have a 5-5 straight-up record and a 6-4 record vs. the runline over their previous ten games as the underdog.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rangers vs Angels series. Texas went into the matchup as -144 favorites and squeaked out a 6-4 win. The Rangers only had two more hits than the Angels and struck out seven times, but still picked up a win.
Jack Leiter got the start for the Rangers, going just five innings while giving up three hits and three earned runs. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued two walks. Jose Leclerc got the win out of the bullpen, and Kirby Yates got the save.
On the other side, Tyler Anderson only went five innings for the Angels but gave up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued two walks. Victor Mederos got the loss.
Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
With an overall record of 59-83, the Angels trail the Astros by 18 games in the AL West. Currently, they are in 5th place in the division, three games behind the Athletics for 4th place. The Angels are 20-21 against other teams in the AL West this season.
At home, the Angels are just 30-42 this year, and they are only slightly better on the road at 29-41. As the underdog, the Angels are 53-68 this season, compared to 6-15 when favored. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 12-29-3, and they are losing their current series vs. the Rangers.
Despite a losing record overall, the Angels have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 74-68. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 37-33 against the run line. They have been an underdog in most of their games, and they have covered the run line in 69 of those contests.
The Angels are on the road against the Texas Rangers today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is below their season average of 9 runs per game. The Angels have played 54 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs this season, and their record in those games is 29-25.
Getting the start for the Angels today is Caden Dana, who is on the road to face the Texas Rangers. Dana is coming off a win in his first start of the season, where he went 6 innings and gave up 2 earned runs on 4 hits. He struck out 4 and did give up a home run.
So far this season, the Angels offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. This has them as the 27th ranked scoring offense in the league. Their home run numbers are also towards the bottom of the league, as they are 21st in the league in home runs. As a team, they are batting just .229, which is the 22nd best mark in the league.
Taylor Ward has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/35 in his last nine games, with five homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .243 with 22 homers. Zach Neto and Jo Adell are also near the top of the league in homers, but both are batting just .254 and .207, respectively.
Texas is 69-74 overall and trail the Astros by 8.5 games in the AL West. So far, they are 18-20 in divisional games. The Rangers are also 40-34 at home compared to a mark of 29-40 on the road.
As the favorite, the Rangers are 46-33 this season and 33-22 as the home favorite. Texas’ overall series record is 19-24-1, and they have won three straight series. Currently, they have taken two of three games vs. the Angels.
When the Texas Rangers win, they do so by an average of 3.4 runs per game, but when they lose, it’s by an average of 3.8 runs. Their overall run line record is 60-83, including a 30-44 mark at home and a 30-39 record on the road. They have been the underdog in 64 games and have a 34-30 run line record in those contests.
The Texas Rangers are playing at home against the Los Angeles Angels today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Rangers games this season is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 64-74. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 24-29. So far this season, 45 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs.
Andrew Heaney is looking to pitch better than he did in his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Yankees, he went five innings, giving up three hits, one walk, and one earned run. Looking back at his last three outings, Heaney has finished with a no-decision in each one. He has made 27 starts this year and has a record of 4-13 with a 3.81 ERA. Out of his 28 appearances, Heaney has turned in six quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.11 strikeouts compared to just 2.45 walks.
Corey Seager has been the Rangers’ top run producer this season, as he leads the team with 74 RBIs and is also 1st on the team with 30 home runs. Seager’s batting average of .278 is the 2nd best mark in the Rangers’ lineup. Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia are also near the top of the home run leaderboard, but both have struggled with their batting average so far this season.
Josh Jung and Wyatt Langford have both been swinging the bat well for the Rangers, with Jung hitting .429 over his last nine games and Langford batting .286 with two home runs during that stretch. Langford also has an active seven-game hitting streak.
Our pick for this Angels vs. Rangers matchup is to take the over, as we see the Rangers coming out on top by a final score of 5-4. However, with the Rangers at -174 on the money line, we see there being better value on the over, with the line sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Andrew Heaney picking up the win for the Rangers, and his strikeout projection is six, which is good for sixth among starters today. As for the Angels, they are projected to finish with just eight hits compared to the Rangers’ nine.
Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips
- Take the Rangers on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Angels (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 9 runs, we like the over
Texas Rangers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | Out | Shoulder |
| Jacob deGrom | Out | Elbow |
| Corey Seager | Out | Hip |
| Jon Gray | Out | Foot |
| Tyler Mahle | Out | Shoulder |
| Josh Sborz | Out | Shoulder |
| Cole Winn | Out | Shoulder |
| Grant Anderson | Out | Ankle |
| Evan Carter | Out | Back |
| Carson Coleman | Out | Elbow |
| Jacob Latz | Out | Forearm |
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Matt Moore | Out | Elbow |
| Kevin Pillar | Out | Thumb |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Carson Fulmer | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Rengifo | Out | Wrist |
| Jo Adell | Out | Oblique |
| José Soriano | Out | Arm |
| Patrick Sandoval | Out | Arm |
| Andrew Wantz | Out | Elbow |
| José Marte | Out | Illness |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
