In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, July 8, 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 (44-47, 18-28 Away) defeated the Baltimore Orioles at home and lost to the San Diego Padres on the road. In Game 1 of the current series against the Angels, the Rangers fell short, 6-5, on Monday. Corey Seager led the offense with two RBI, while Jacob deGrom pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing three runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Chris Martin took the loss.
This year, the Rangers average 3.79 runs per game (25th in the MLB) on a .228/.296/.366 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.27 ERA (1st) and 1.17 WHIP (2nd). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .228 batting average, ten home runs, and 50 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rangers is Nathan Eovaldi, who is 5-3 in 14 starts this season, with a 1.75 ERA and 0.85 WHIP in 77.1 innings.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (44-46, 21-20 Home) spent the previous two series on the road, where they beat the Atlanta Braves and were swept by the Toronto Blue Jays. The Angels opened the current series against Texas with a 6-5 victory last night, thanks to Nolan Schanuel, who drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom 9th inning. Travis d’Arnaud led the offense with three RBI, while Yusei Kikuchi pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Kenley Jansen was credited with the win.
This season, the Angels average 4.28 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .229/.299/.405 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.47 ERA (24th) and 1.43 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .226 batting average, 20 home runs, and 59 RBI this season.
Jose Soriano will take the mound for the Angels on Tuesday. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 6-5 record in 18 starts this year with a 3.72 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 104.0 innings.
Why the Rangers will beat the Angels
- The Rangers have won seven of their last eight games against the Angels following a loss.
- The Angels have lost six of their last seven games against the Rangers following a win.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against the Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim following a win.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in five of their last six night games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim following a loss.
- The Rangers have won the first inning in each of their last three road games.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as home underdogs against AL West opponents.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three home games against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the Angels’ last six games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Rangers’ last five night games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last seven Tuesday night games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rangers’ last six games against American League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (121).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for steals this season (40).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (321).
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for batting average this season (.228).
Angels vs Rangers Prediction
The Rangers won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters and were on an eight-game winning run before last night’s Angels win. I am backing the Rangers to return to winning ways with Nathan Eovaldi on the mound. Eovaldi hasn’t allowed more than three runs in a game this season, and I am sure he will keep the Angels in check on Tuesday. Jose Soriano, on the other hand, wasn’t very good in June, posting a 5.30 ERA, but bounced back in his first start in July, keeping the Braves off the scoreboard in 7.0 innings. Soriano faced Texas earlier this year and surrendered three runs in a 3-1 loss. I am going with the Rangers.