Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers Preview
The forecast looks good for Sunday’s Rangers vs. Angels matchup, with the temperature sitting in the mid-60s and clear skies in Anaheim. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and the Rangers are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -167 compared to the Angels at +141. Today’s Angels vs. Rangers game can be seen on BSSW.
First pitch from Angel Stadium is set for 3:07 PM ET, and the Rangers will be looking to extend their two-game winning streak, as they are 77-84 overall. The Angels have lost five straight and are 5th in the AL West with a record of 63-98. Sunday’s starting pitching matchup features Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers and Jack Kochanowicz for the Angels.
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Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers Trends and Key Stats
- 3-2 is the record of Rangers in their last five road games. They have also gone 2-3 vs. the runline.
- The Angels, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 1-4 (SU) and 1-4 record.
- Looking back on their last ten games as the favorite, the Rangers are 5-5 straight-up and 4-6 vs. the runline.
- The Angels have a 1-9 record vs. the runline and a 2-8 straight-up record in their last ten games as the underdog.
It was a wild finish to the most recent game of this Rangers vs Angels series. Texas went into the matchup as -144 favorites and squeaked out a 9-8 win. The Rangers had a huge 9th inning, scoring four runs to pick up the win. Heading into the game, the Rangers had lost two in a row.
Andrew Heaney got the start for the Rangers, going just four innings while giving up seven runs and striking out three. Dane Dunning got the win out of the bullpen, and Kirby Yates got the save. Jose Quijada took the loss for the Angels out of the bullpen.
Nathaniel Lowe and Wyatt Langford each homered for the Rangers, while Niko Kavadas hit a home run for the Angels. Kavadas went 2/3 with three RBIs in the losing effort.
Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers Prediction
Texas is 77-84 overall this season, and they have won two straight games. The Rangers are 3rd in the AL West, and they trail the Astros by 11 games. So far, they are 24-27 in divisional games.
At home, the Rangers have gone 44-37 this season compared to 33-47 on the road. Texas has been favored in 88 games, going 51-37 as the favorite. As for their record as the underdog, the Rangers are 26-47 this season. Texas’ overall series record is 20-29-1, and they have dropped two straight series.
When the Rangers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.3 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.8 runs per game. That’s why they have a run line record of 69-92, with a run line record of 34-47 at home and 35-45 on the road. They are 30-58 vs. the run line as the favorite and 39-34 as the underdog.
The Texas Rangers are on the road today against the Los Angeles Angels, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Rangers and their opponents have combined to average 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 76-80. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, their record is 9-17-2. Overall, 62.7% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.
Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Angels on the road. He has made 28 starts this season, and his record is 11-8 with a 3.96 ERA. Eovaldi’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.12. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had gone 15 straight starts without allowing more than three earned runs. Eovaldi has a total of 15 quality starts this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 8.85 strikeouts and just 2.25 walks.
Adolis Garcia has been the Rangers’ top power threat this season, as he comes into the game with 25 home runs, which is 2nd on the team and has driven in a team-high 85 runs. However, Garcia is batting just .224 for the season. Shortstop Corey Seager has been a more consistent hitter for the Rangers, batting .278 this season, and his 30 homers are 13th in the league.
Over his last five games, Wyatt Langford has gone 5/19 with three homers and six runs scored. He also has five RBIs in that stretch. Langford’s three homers are more than he has for the entire season, and his recent hot streak has his season average up to .237.
With an overall record of 63-98, the Angels are 5th in the AL West and trail the Astros by 25 games. Currently, they trail the Athletics by six games for 4th place in the division. The Angels have dropped five straight games, and they are just 2-8 over their last ten.
At home, the Angels are 32-48 this season, and they are 31-50 on the road. This year, the Angels are just 8-19 as the favorite, and they are 55-79 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 14-33-3, and they have lost two straight series.
When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.1 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.5 runs per game. This has led to a run line record of 78-83 overall, but they have been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 72-62. They are just 6-21 on the run line as a favorite.
The Angels are playing at home with an over/under line of 8 runs against the Rangers. Their combined run average is 8.8 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 76-79. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 20-10-2. This season, 68.3% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs.
Through 10 starts, Jack Kochanowicz has a record of 2-5 and an ERA of 4.01 for the Angels. He has made seven quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he didn’t allow a run. Against the White Sox on September 24th, Kochanowicz went seven innings, giving up just three hits and three walks. He finished with three strikeouts in the outing. Kochanowicz has made seven appearances on the road, going 2-3 with a 4.78 ERA. At home, he is 0-2 with a 5.43 ERA. Kochanowicz’s ERA for the season is 4.01.
Los Angeles will be looking to get their offense going today, as they are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have also struggled at the plate in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. The Angels do have two of the league’s top home run hitters, with Taylor Ward leading the team with 25 homers, and Zach Neto is right behind him with 23.
Over his last six games, Logan O’Hoppe is batting .478 with one home run, and Zach Neto has gone deep twice in his last five games while batting .300. Both Brandon Drury and Eric Wagaman come into the game on five-game hitting streaks.
Our prediction for today’s Rangers vs. Angels game is to take the Angels on the money line, with a payout of +141. We have the Angels winning this one by a final score of 6-5.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we do have Jack Kochanowicz’s strikeout numbers coming in at 18th among starters, so he could be a good option if you’re looking to go with a starting pitcher in your fantasy lineup.
Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers Betting Tips
- We like the Angels on the moneyline (+141)
- The Angels are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Matt Moore | Out | Elbow |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Back |
| Robert Stephenson | 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 |
| Bryce Teodosio | Out | Finger |
| Ben Joyce | Out | Shoulder |
| Zach Neto | Questionable | Shoulder |
| Nolan Schanuel | Questionable | Leg |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
| Sam Aldegheri | Out | Finger |
Texas Rangers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | Out | Hamstring |
| Corey Seager | Out | Hip |
| Jon Gray | Out | Foot |
| José Ureña | Out | Shoulder |
| Tyler Mahle | Out | Shoulder |
| Cole Winn | Out | Shoulder |
| Adolis García | Questionable | Knee |
| Grant Anderson | Out | Ankle |
| Josh Jung | Out | Wrist |
| Evan Carter | Out | Back |
| Carson Coleman | Out | Elbow |
