In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Angels Prediction for this MLB matchup on Friday, May 22nd in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Angels Preview
The Los Angeles Angels have a 17-34 record this season and are sitting in the fifth place of the AL West. They have a 9-16 home record and are coming off a 3-2 loss against the Athletics. They will face the Tigers and the Rays next.
The Angels have a .223 batting average this season, .309 OBP and .373 Slugging percentage. Los Angeles’ pitching staff has a 4.92 ERA and 1.45 WHIP. Jo Adell is the team’s best hitter with a .255 batting average. Jorge Soler leads the team in RBI with 30, while Mike Trout adds a team-high 12 home runs.
Grayson Rodriguez (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels, and he has a 0-1 record, 17.18 ERA and 3.00 WHIP.
Texas Rangers Preview
The Texas Rangers have a 24-25 record this season and are sitting in the second place of the AL West. They have a 13-15 away record and are coming off a 5-4 win against the Rockies. They will face the Astros and the Royals next.
The Rangers have a .236 batting average this season, .317 OBP and .373 Slugging percentage. Texas’ pitching staff has a 3.51 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Josh Jung is the team’s best hitter with a .309 batting average. Jake Burger leads the team in RBI with 33, adding a team-high 9 home runs.
Jacob deGrom (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Rangers, and he has a 3-3 record, 3.02 ERA and 0.91 WHIP.
Texas Rangers @ Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends: May 22, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Grayson Rodriguez Record this season: 0-1 ERA: 17.18
- Home Record: 0-1
- Last 5 against Rangers: 1-2
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last four games as favorites against AL West opponents following a win.
- The Angels have won nine of their last 11 games as underdogs against AL West opponents following a home loss.
- The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as underdogs following an extra innings loss.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games against the Angels following a road win.
- The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have lost the first inning in three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games against AL West opponents.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Jacob deGrom Record this season: 3-3 ERA: 3.02
- Road Record: 1-2
- Last 5 against Angels: 1-2
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Angels have lost nine of their last 10 games.
- The road team has won six of the Angels’ last seven games.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 night games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the run line in four of the last five games between the Rangers and Angels.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last seven games between the Rangers and Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Rangers’ last seven games as favorites against the Angels have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of Jacob deGrom’s last eight road appearances as a starter.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the last 11 games between the Rangers and Angels.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Nolan Schanuel has recorded at least one hit in each of the Angels’ last 11 home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Travis d’Arnaud has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances with his team as a home underdog against the Rangers.
- Mike Trout ranks 6th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.400) this season.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Langford has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rangers’ last nine games against the Angels.
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in each of the Rangers’ last two games against the Angels.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (495).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for hits this season (376).
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for runs scored this season (192).
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for RBIs this season (183).
Rangers vs Angels Prediction
The Rangers are 3-1 in their lats 4 meetings against the Angels but are 3-4 in their last 7 visits in Los Angeles. Over is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Rangers vs Angels Prediction, the Rangers are coming as -170 road favorites. The Angels have been struggling mightily lately with a 1-9 record and the Rangers had an extra day of rest and are putting their ace on the mound on Jacob deGrom. Grayson Rodriguez was torched in his first start of the season and the Rangers have the best bullpen currently in baseball compared to the Angels’ 29th. Don’t overthink this and take the Rangers to win this one on the road.