In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, July 30, 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 (56-52, 22-32 Away) were on a six-game winning streak before losing back-to-back games to the Angels. Prior to this series, Texas beat the Tigers and swept the Athletics and Braves. In Tuesday’s 8-5 defeat to Los Angeles, Kyle Higashioka led the offense with two RBI, while Patrick Corbin pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits with six strikeouts and three walks. Jon Gray took the loss.
This year, the Rangers average 4.12 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .231/.300/.376 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.18 ERA (16th) and 1.16 WHIP (1st). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .227 batting average, 14 home runs, and 60 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rangers is Nathan Eovaldi, who is 8-3 in 17 starts this season, with a 1.50 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 96.0 innings.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (53-55, 28-25 Home) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, were swept by the Yankees, and split a series with the Seattle Mariners. Los Angeles has a chance to sweep the Rangers after 6-4 and 8-5 victories. Last night, Gustavo Campero and Yoan Moncada led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Yusei Kikuchi pitched for 5.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs (three earned) on ten hits with five strikeouts and no walks. Reid Detmers was credited with the win.
This season, the Angels average 4.34 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .234/.304/.410 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.59 ERA (26th) and 1.42 WHIP (29th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .229 batting average, 25 home runs, and 78 RBI this season.
Jose Soriano will take the mound for the Angels on Wednesday. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 7-7 record in 22 starts this year with a 3.79 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 126.0 innings.
Why the Rangers will beat the Angels
- The Rangers have won nine of their last 11 night games against the Angels following a loss.
- The Angels have lost 10 of their last 13 games following a win.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in eight of their last 10 games against AL West opponents following a loss.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four games as underdogs following a win.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Rangers and Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Rangers’ last nine 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 Angels’ last six Wednesday games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rangers’ last six night games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank 28th in the league for doubles this season (150).
- The Angels rank 4th in the league for home runs this season (154).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (804).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (377).
Angels vs Rangers Prediction
The Rangers won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Angels were better in three of the last four, while this season, Texas leads the series 5-4. I am going with the Rangers here simply because of Nathan Eovaldi, who has been fantastic in July, posting a ridiculous 0.38 ERA. He faced the Angels some 20 days ago and dominated in a 13-1 victory, allowing no earned runs in 6.0 innings. Jose Soriano, on the other hand, met Texas twice this year and took two losses, registering a 7.45 ERA in 9.2 innings. I am going with the Rangers.