In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, July 28, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (56-50, 22-30 Away) are the hottest team in the second half of the season after winning eight of nine games. The Rangers beat the Tigers and then swept the Athletics and Braves, all three series at home. In the latest 8-1 victory over Atlanta on Sunday, Wyatt Langford led the offense with three RBI, while Jack Leiter got the win after allowing one run on two hits with seven strikeouts and three walks across 6.0 innings of work.
This year, the Rangers average 4.09 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .230/.299/.375 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.17 ERA (16th) and 1.16 WHIP (1st). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .231 batting average, 14 home runs, and 59 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rangers is Jacob deGrom, who is 10-2 in 12 starts this season, with a 2.28 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 118.1 innings.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (51-55, 26-25 Home) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, were swept by the Yankees, and split a series with the Seattle Mariners. Los Angeles was better in Game 4 on Sunday, winning 4-1. Mike Trout led the offense with two RBI, while Kyle Hendricks got the win after allowing one run on two hits with three strikeouts and one walk in 6.0 innings.
This season, the Angels average 4.32 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .234/.304/.409 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.65 ERA (26th) and 1.43 WHIP (29th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .232 batting average, 24 home runs, and 77 RBI this season.
Jack Kochanowicz will take the mound for the Angels on Monday. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 3-9 record in 19 starts this year with a 6.03 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 94.0 innings.
Why the Rangers will cover
- The Rangers have won each of their last six games.
- The Angels have lost eight of their last nine night games following a win.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games after playing the previous day.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against the Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim following a win.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Rangers and Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Rangers’ last seven road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the Rangers and Angels.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last four games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank T28th in the league for doubles this season (146).
- The Angels rank 28th in the league for steals this season (48).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (789).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (363).
Angels vs Rangers Prediction
The Rangers won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of seven duels this season. All five of Texas’s wins this year were by at least a two-run margin, and I expect to see such an outcome on Monday. Jacob deGrom has been outstanding this season and is one of the candidates for the Cy Young Award. He should get a quality start and a win here. Jack Kochanowicz, on the other hand, has been struggling of late; in his previous start, which happened to be against Texas, he allowed eight runs in 2.2 innings. I expect him to struggle again, so I am going with the Ramgers to win and cover.