Texas Rangers (75-84) vs. LA Angels (63-96)
September 28, 2024 9:38 pm EDT
The Line: LA Angels +129 / Texas Rangers -140; Over/Under: +8.5
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The Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels meet Saturday in MLB action from Angel Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a LA Angels vs Texas Rangers Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Texas Rangers will start Andrew Heaney here and Heaney is 5-14 with a 3.98 ERA and 156 strikeouts this season. Griffin Canning will get the nod for the Angels here and Canning is 6-13 with a 5.24 ERA and 126 strikeouts this season.
Texas Rangers Recap
The Texas Rangers come into this one looking to keep the ball rolling after a 5-2 win over the Angels in Friday’s series opener. The win gives the Rangers a chance to finish the season with a series win if they can pick up the W here after losing series against the A’s and Mariners over the last week.
Rangers Trying To Build Positive Vibes Going Into 2025
Going into Friday, Marcus Semien leads the Rangers with 149 hits along with 26 doubles, 22 home runs and 73 RBIs while Adolis Garcia has 24 home runs and 84 RBIs with 27 doubles as well as 11 stolen bases. Jonah Heim has 13 homers and 57 RBIs and Josh Smith also has 29 doubles. Wyatt Langford’s also chipped in 25 doubles, a team-high 4 triples, 14 homers, 71 RBIs and 18 stolen bases. Leody Taveras also has a team-high 22 stolen bases as well this season.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Angels have lost each of their last seven night games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have won each of their last 13 Saturday games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven night games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last four games after playing the previous day.
Los Angeles Angels Recap
The Los Angeles Angels will try to rebound after another loss following Friday’s series opener. The loss put the Angels at risk of three straight series losses to close out the year after falling short against the White Sox and Astros over the last week.
Angels Reeling To Close Out 2024 Campaign
Entering Friday, Taylor Ward has 143 hits along with 26 doubles, 25 home runs and 74 RBIs while Zach Neto has 34 doubles, 23 home runs, 77 RBIs, 140 strikeouts and 30 stolen bases. Luis Rengifo also has 85 hits and 24 stolen bases while Jo Adell has 20 home runs, 62 RBIs and 15 stolen bases as well. Logan O’Hoppe has 113 hits and Neto has 135 hits as well with O’Hoppe adding 20 homers and 56 RBIs. Nolan Schanuel also has 130 hits with 19 doubles, 13 homers and 54 RBIs.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Angels’ last five games.
- The Rangers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents following a road win.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as road favorites following a win.
- The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last five night games against the Rangers following a home loss.
LA Angels vs Texas Rangers Prediction
I’m on the Rangers here. There’s simply no backing the Angels in my opinion as this Angels team is just horrendous and are playing like (or not playing at all) a team that’s frankly given up on the season and are playing out the string. The Rangers are at least showing some pride down the stretch and I think that counts for something. I’ve also been harsh on Andrew Heaney but he’s probably a better pitcher than I give him credit for a lot of the time. Give me the Texas Rangers here.
